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Action for Democracy

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 874640498  ·  Private foundation

Action for Democracy is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.8M in annual giving against $2.5M in assets. This page documents the 6 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Action for Democracy — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.8M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$2.5M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Action for Democracy funds

Action for Democracy's giving carries a documented focus on international development, civil rights & social justice.

International DevelopmentCivil Rights & Social Justice

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Action for Democracy, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Khmer Democratic Rescue Foundation
organization mission
Pomona, CA$318K2024
Washington Brazil Office
organization mission
Washington, DC$130K2022
Khmer Democratic Rescue Foundation
organization mission
Pomona, CA$83K2023
Adsglobal Asuntos Del Sur
organization mission
Falls Church, VA$50K2023
Atlantic Council of the Us
organization mission
Washington, DC$41K2022
Sustainable Markets Foundation
organization mission
New York, NY$30K2022

Action for Democracy giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$201K
2023$133K
2024$318K

How to apply for funding from Action for Democracy

Action for Democracy's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at actionfordemocracy.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Action for Democracy

Does Action for Democracy accept grant applications?
Action for Democracy's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Action for Democracy fund?
Action for Democracy's grants focus on international development. Recent recipients include Khmer Democratic Rescue Foundation, Washington Brazil Office, Khmer Democratic Rescue Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Action for Democracy give in grants?
Action for Democracy reported $3.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $652K over 6 grants.
Where is Action for Democracy located?
Action for Democracy is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 874640498.
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About this profile. This page is built from Action for Democracy's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Action for Democracy. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.