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DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER
Pub 78

DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER
Pub 78

Washington, DC, US
501(c)
EIN
82-3877328
Regional Funder
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DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER
Pub 78

Washington, DC, US
501(c)
EIN
82-3877328
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2018

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Defending Democracy Together is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, DC, Delaware, and Wisconsin, with a total of $3.7 million granted to 14 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Defending Democracy Together can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

DEDICATED TO DEFENDING AMERICA'S DEMOCRATIC NORMS, VALUES, AND INSTITUTIONS AND FIGHTING FOR CONSISTENT CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES LIKE RULE OF LAW, FREE TRADE, AND EXPANDING LEGAL IMMIGRATION.
Total Funding Given

$3.7M

2024
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$162K
Median 2nd year grant
$118.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Sarah Longwell
Board Member
W
William Kristol
Board Member
L
Linda Chavez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER?
No. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER give?
DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Delaware, and Wisconsin. 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 DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $162 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER make each year?
In 2024, DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER fund recently?
In 2024, DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WORKMONEY INC, Pizza to the Polls, and DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER?
DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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