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Center for Popular Democracy

Brooklyn, New York  ·  EIN 453860271  ·  Private foundation

Center for Popular Democracy is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.3M in grants paid and $8.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 60 individual grants from this funder — $3.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.2M
Total assets
60
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Center for Popular Democracy funds

Center for Popular Democracy's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Canvass LLC
BASEBUILDING-(CANVASS FOR POWER)
Brooklyn, NY$815K2020
Popular Democracy Pac
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Brooklyn, NY$537K2024
Vamos - Concertacion Ciudadana
PUERTO RICO
San Juan, PR$150K2022
Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition
FIGHT BACK
Barrington, NJ$141K2020
Vamos - Concertacion Ciudadana
PUERTO RICO
San Juan, PR$135K2023
Casa
FIGHT BACK, PUERTO RICO
Hyattsville, MD$80K2020
Make the Road Action
FIGHT BACK, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Brooklyn, NY$76K2020
Make the Road Pennsylvania (mtr States)
PUERTO RICO
Brooklyn, NY$70K2020
Casa in Action
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Hyattsville, MD$68K2022
Federacion De Maestros De Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO
San Juan, PR$65K2022
Make the Road Action
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Brooklyn, NY$62K2022
New York Communities for Change Inc
FIGHT BACK, CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
Brooklyn, NY$60K2020
Casa in Action
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Hyattsville, MD$50K2020
Tides Advocacy
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
One Pennsylvania Inc
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Pittsburgh, PA$50K2024

Center for Popular Democracy giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.7M
2022$782K
2023$232K
2024$687K

How to apply for funding from Center for Popular Democracy

Center for Popular 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 cpdaction.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Center for Popular Democracy

Does Center for Popular Democracy accept grant applications?
Center for Popular 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 Center for Popular Democracy fund?
Center for Popular Democracy's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Canvass LLC, Popular Democracy Pac, Vamos - Concertacion Ciudadana. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Center for Popular Democracy give in grants?
Center for Popular Democracy reported $4.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 60 grants.
Where is Center for Popular Democracy located?
Center for Popular Democracy is based in Brooklyn, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 453860271.
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About this profile. This page is built from Center for Popular 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 Center for Popular Democracy. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.