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Est.

2022

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

TEXANS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing its funding efforts primarily within Texas. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TEXANS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY IS A 501(C)(4), FORMED TO HELP EDUCATE ALL TEXANS ON THE REALITY OF HARMFUL POLICIES THAT AFFECT THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SOLIDARITY WITH ALL TEXANS EVERYWHERE, WHO HAVE REALIZED THAT THIS IS NOT THE TEXANS WE KNOW AND LOVE, AND TO SHOW THAT THERE IS ANOTHER WAY. WE ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY SPECIFIC PARTY OR CAMPAIGN--INSTEAD, WE STAND FOR THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS, UNITED UNDER IDEOLOGIES THAT BENEFIT US ALL. WE SEEK TO UNDERSCORE HOW BUZZWORDS AND EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION ARE WEAPONIZED TO INFLUENCE HARD-WORKING CITIZENS INTO VOTING AGAINST THEIR OWN INTERESTS AND WE ARE DEVOTED TO IDENTIFYING THOSE POLICIES THAT ARE BEING MISREPRESENTED TO TRY AND GAIN YOUR VOTE. WE WANT TO IDENTIFY THOSE CANDIDATES WHO ACTIVELY WORK TO TAKE AWAY YOUR RIGHTS AS A HUMAN BEING, SO YOU CAN VOTE FOR ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL FIGHT TO MAKE TEXAS THE BEST IT CAN BE. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY THAT WILL MAKE TEXAS BETTER THAN IT'S EVER BEEN BEFORE.
G
Gwenn Berud
Board Member
J
Jamie Downing
Board Member
C
Christian Kramer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TEXANS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY?
No. TEXANS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
How do we apply to TEXANS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY?
TEXANS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.