Democracy Fund Inc
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 383926408 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Democracy Fund Inc has awarded $261.9M across 1,394 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to New Venture Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Democracy Fund Inc funds
Democracy Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, low-income communities, veterans, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund Program support for the Trusted Elections Fund | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund Program support for Trusted Elections Fund | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Solutions Project Inc Program support to advance climate and migrant justice | Oakland, CA | $1.5M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Democracy Fund Inc
Democracy Fund Inc'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. You can review the foundation directly at democracyfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Democracy Fund Inc
- Does Democracy Fund Inc accept grant applications?
- Democracy Fund Inc'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 Democracy Fund Inc fund?
- Democracy Fund Inc's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include New Venture Fund, Solutions Project Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Democracy Fund Inc give in grants?
- Democracy Fund Inc reported $33.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $261.9M over 1,394 grants.
- Where is Democracy Fund Inc located?
- Democracy Fund Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 383926408.
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