Article IVClosed
Closed
Arlington, VA, US
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501(c)
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EIN
86-2820532
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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
Arlington, VA, US
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501(c)
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EIN
86-2820532
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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
Closed
This organization closed in 2025. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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Article IV is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, making grants exclusively by invitation. In the filing year 2024, it disbursed a total of $69.5 million across 57 grantees. Nonprofits interested in securing funding should note that Article IV does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, they can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
1
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MONTANANS FOR ELECTION REFORM ACTION FUND
$18.2M
22%
Citizens Not Politicians
$10.7M
13%
Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates
$1.5M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$55K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Article IV?
No. Article IV does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Article IV give?
Article IV primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, Montana, and Ohio. 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 Article IV’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Article IV fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Article IV make each year?
In 2024, Article IV awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $69.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Article IV fund recently?
In 2025, Article IV awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MONTANANS FOR ELECTION REFORM ACTION FUND, Citizens Not Politicians, and Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Article IV?
Article IV does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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