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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Government Accountability Alliance is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2022, it awarded a total of $2.1 million across 10 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Alliance can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AN INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT WATCHDOG ADVOCATING FOR THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS AND WORKING TO TURN FREE-MARKET IDEAS INTO LAW.
Total Funding Given
$2.1M
2022
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
20%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$38.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$124.3K
M
Matthew Paprocki
Board Member
S
Sherry Street
Board Member
R
Richard T Weiss
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE?
No. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE give?
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. 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 GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $39 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2022, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2024, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ILLINOIS OPPORTUNITY PROJECT C/O MATTHEW BESLER, ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE, and VOTE NO ON ILLINOIS CORRUPTION NFP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE?
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.