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Defending Democracy Together

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 823877328  ·  Private foundation

Defending Democracy Together is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $14.4M in grants paid and $7.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 22 individual grants from this funder — $22.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$14.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.0M
Total assets
22
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Defending Democracy Together funds

Defending Democracy Together's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Republican Voters Against Trump Inc
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Newark, DE$6.6M2020
Workmoney Inc
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Appleton, WI$4.2M2020
Republican Accountability Pac Inc
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Washington, DC$3.0M2024
Pizza to the Polls
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Portland, OR$2.2M2020
Republican Accountability Pac Inc
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Washington, DC$2.0M2023
Workmoney Inc
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Milwaukee, WI$1.0M2021
Defending Democracy Together Institute
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Washington, DC$1.0M2020
Tell It Like It Is Pac
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Edison, NJ$500K2023
Sixteen Thirty Fund
TO SUPPORT GALVANIZED ACTION.
Washington, DC$500K2021
C & B Group
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Washington, DC$300K2024
Principles First for America Ltd
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Washington, DC$300K2024
Voteamerica
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
San Francisco, CA$250K2020
Keep Country First Policy Action Inc
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Washington, DC$250K2022
C & B Group
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Washington, DC$212K2023
Principles First for America Ltd
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION.
Washington, DC$212K2023

Defending Democracy Together giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$14.4M
2021$1.6M
2022$350K
2023$2.9M
2024$3.7M

How to apply for funding from Defending Democracy Together

Defending Democracy Together'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Defending Democracy Together

Does Defending Democracy Together accept grant applications?
Defending Democracy Together'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 Defending Democracy Together fund?
Defending Democracy Together's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Republican Voters Against Trump Inc, Workmoney Inc, Republican Accountability Pac Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Defending Democracy Together give in grants?
Defending Democracy Together reported $14.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.9M over 22 grants.
Where is Defending Democracy Together located?
Defending Democracy Together is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 823877328.
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About this profile. This page is built from Defending Democracy Together'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 Defending Democracy Together. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.