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INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC

INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
93-2827813
Regional Funder
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INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
93-2827813
Regional Funder

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The Institute for Responsive Government Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $10.2 million across 15 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Michigan, Washington D.C., and Nevada. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT, INC. DEVELOPS SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE, AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF REAL HUMAN BEINGS.
Total Funding Given

$10.2M

2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants

244

Median 1st year grant
$103.8K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
T
Tiana Epps-Johnson
Board Member
C
Charanya Krishnaswami
Board Member
I
Irina Vaynerman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC?
No. INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC give?
INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, District Of Columbia, and Nevada. 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 INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $104 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC make each year?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC awarded about 240 grants, totaling nearly $10.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC fund recently?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CITIES FORWARD INC, Partnership for Large Election Juri, and INFORMING DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC?
INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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