Democracy Fund Inc
Democracy Fund Inc
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
38-3926408
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Democracy Fund Inc
Washington, DC, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
38-3926408
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•
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Democracy Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening democracy. With a total of $49.2 million in grants paid to 394 grantees in 2024, the funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Democracy Fund Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW VENTURE FUND
$20.3M
4%
The Miami Foundation
$11M
2%
PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT INC
$8.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
237
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Democracy Fund Inc?
No. Democracy Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Democracy Fund Inc give?
Democracy Fund Inc primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Democracy Fund Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Democracy Fund Inc fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Democracy Fund Inc make each year?
In 2024, Democracy Fund Inc awarded about 240 grants, totaling nearly $49.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Democracy Fund Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Democracy Fund Inc awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW VENTURE FUND, The Miami Foundation, and PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Democracy Fund Inc?
Democracy Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.