FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTIONPub 78
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FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, DC, Illinois, and Massachusetts, having paid out a total of $9.7 million in grants in 2024 to eight grantees. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING DONORS TO MAKE THE MOST IMPACTFUL CONTRIBUTIONS POSSIBLE TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WORKING AMERICA ACTION
$6.1M
62%
RAPID RESIST ACTION
$1.5M
15%
ACCELERATE ACTION INC
$671.4K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$362.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION?
No. FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION give?
FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Illinois, and Massachusetts. 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 FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $363 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION make each year?
In 2024, FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $9.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION fund recently?
In 2024, FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include WORKING AMERICA ACTION, RAPID RESIST ACTION, and ACCELERATE ACTION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION?
FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.