AI Summary
Democracy Matters is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on strategic funding through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2025, it disbursed a total of $46.8 million across two grantees, emphasizing its selective engagement process. As the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
DEMOCRACY MATTERS WAS FORMED TO CONNECT AND BUILD A COMMUNITY OF PRO-DEMOCRACY DONORS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EVIDENCE FOR IMPACT
$42M
90%
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT MEDIA
$450K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEMOCRACY MATTERS?
No. DEMOCRACY MATTERS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEMOCRACY MATTERS give?
DEMOCRACY MATTERS primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia and Virginia. 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 DEMOCRACY MATTERS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEMOCRACY MATTERS fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $21.2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEMOCRACY MATTERS make each year?
In 2025, DEMOCRACY MATTERS awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $46.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEMOCRACY MATTERS fund recently?
In 2025, DEMOCRACY MATTERS awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include EVIDENCE FOR IMPACT and AMERICAN INDEPENDENT MEDIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEMOCRACY MATTERS?
DEMOCRACY MATTERS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.