Defense Against Thought Control
Cambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 814712449 · Private foundation
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Defense Against Thought Control has awarded $4.8M across 218 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Free Speech for People. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Defense Against Thought Control funds
Defense Against Thought Control's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, disability services, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, indigenous, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Speech for People DEFEND DEMOCRACY, RESIST CORPORATE POWER AND WORK TO ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT WORKS FOR PEOPLE | Austin, TX | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Greenpeace Protect our environment from toxic pollution. | Washington, DC | $185K | 2019 |
| Counter Punch EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT JOURNALISM AND CURRENT EVENTS | Petrolia, CA | $100K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Defense Against Thought Control
Defense Against Thought Control's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Defense Against Thought Control
- Does Defense Against Thought Control accept grant applications?
- Defense Against Thought Control's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Defense Against Thought Control fund?
- Defense Against Thought Control's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Free Speech for People, Greenpeace, Counter Punch. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Defense Against Thought Control give in grants?
- Defense Against Thought Control's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $759K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 218 grants.
- Where is Defense Against Thought Control located?
- Defense Against Thought Control is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814712449.
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