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Funders to approach for Democracy Forward

Washington, D.C.$500k revenue36 funders on file

See schedule o.this organization seeks to build collective power to defend and advance a vibrant democracy that benefits all people.

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$88k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$10k$30k$100k$300k$1.0MChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$89k–$780kover two years, from 2–5 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$3.5Mfrom 9 new funders

Half the value is in your top 10 funders, of 167

$0$390k$780khalf from the top 10likely range1st10thAll 167
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  1. 1The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationSimilar grantees: Democracy Forward Foundation ($200k/yr), Demand Progress Education Fund ($150k/yr), California Forward ($150k/yr)1 in 16$41k
  2. 2Guardian of Rights FundSimilar grantees: One for Democracy Action Fund ($250k/yr), Run for Something Action Fund ($250k/yr)1 in 27$340k
  3. 3Omidyar Network Fund IncSimilar grantees: Democracy Forward Foundation ($300k/yr), Center for Popular Democracy Inc ($15k/yr), Demos a Network for Ideas and Action LTD ($300k/yr)1 in 23$65k
  4. 4The Ford FoundationSimilar grantees: State Democracy Project ($300k/yr), US Digital Response ($380k/yr), Nonprofit Finance Fund ($25k/yr)1 in 22$37k
  5. The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationAlready funds you$330k
  6. 5The Leonard & Sophie Davis FundSimilar grantees: State Democracy Project ($580k/yr), Center for Popular Democracy Inc ($75k/yr), Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc ($90k/yr)1 in 38$46k
  7. 6Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable TrustSimilar grantees: Democracy Forward Foundation ($400k/yr), Center for Popular Democracy Inc ($500k/yr), The Campaign Legal Center Inc ($260k/yr)1 in 31$25k
  8. 7The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationSimilar grantees: Democracy Forward Foundation ($1.3M/yr), State Democracy Project ($430k/yr), Center for Popular Democracy Inc ($3.4M/yr)1 in 30$7k
  9. Our American Future ActionAlready funds you$190k
  10. 8Democracy Fund Voice IncSimilar grantees: Democracy Planning & Enhancement Fund ($250k/yr), Advance Democracy Inc ($160k/yr), Advance American Democracy Inc ($200k/yr)1 in 42$180k
  11. 9The Heising-Simons FoundationSimilar grantees: State Democracy Project ($550k/yr), Center for Popular Democracy Inc ($250k/yr), Pro Publica Inc ($180k/yr)1 in 52$110k
  12. 10Sandler FoundationSimilar grantees: Democracy Forward Foundation ($2.6M/yr), State Democracy Project ($580k/yr), Pro Publica Inc ($2.0M/yr)1 in 56$370k
  13. 11Bright Future FundGives in Washington, D.C. (27 of 53) · First year of givingSimilar grantees: Democracy Planning & Enhancement Fund ($250k/yr), House Majority Forward ($200k/yr), Pro-Democracy Campaign ($6.0M/yr)1 in 58$550k
  14. 12Alliance for Youth OrganizingSimilar grantees: State Democracy Project ($75k/yr), Miami Freedom Project for Democracy ($50k/yr), Forward MT Foundation ($360k/yr)1 in 59$110k
  15. 13Popplestone FoundationSimilar grantees: Pro Publica Inc ($2.5M/yr), The Campaign Legal Center Inc ($3.3M/yr)1 in 59$580k
  16. 14Democracy Fund IncSimilar grantees: Democracy Forward Foundation ($410k/yr), Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Inc ($200k/yr), Demand Progress Education Fund ($100k/yr)1 in 59$120k
  17. 15Wallace Global Fund IISimilar grantees: The Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc ($15k/yr), Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Inc ($100k/yr), State Democracy Project ($100k/yr)1 in 51$51k
  18. 16Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundFirst year of givingSimilar grantees: State Democracy Project ($120k/yr), Advance Democracy Inc ($200k/yr)1 in 77$130k
  19. 17WK Kellogg FoundationSimilar grantees: Democracy Forward Foundation ($250k/yr), The Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc ($250k/yr), State Democracy Project ($200k/yr)1 in 43$32k
  20. 18Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncSimilar grantees: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Inc ($250k/yr), State Democracy Project ($300k/yr), Center for Popular Democracy Inc ($680k/yr)1 in 78$93k
  21. 19Shared Ascent FundGives in Washington, D.C. (12 of 16)Similar grantees: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Inc ($170k/yr), The Campaign Legal Center Inc ($290k/yr), Voter Registration Project ($180k/yr)1 in 84$140k
  22. 20Ventus Charitable FoundationSimilar grantees: State Democracy Project ($250k/yr)1 in 52$34k
  23. 21Way to RiseSimilar grantees: State Democracy Project ($200k/yr), Health Forward Foundation ($180k/yr), Ignite ($50k/yr)1 in 79$77k
  24. 22The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationGives in Washington, D.C. (331 of 580)Similar grantees: Education Forward DC ($210k/yr), Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($110k/yr), College Summit Inc ($44k/yr)1 in 44$24k
  25. 23The Joyce FoundationSimilar grantees: Law Forward Inc ($110k/yr), Pro Publica Inc ($200k/yr), The Campaign Legal Center Inc ($200k/yr)1 in 73$58k
  26. 24Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp IncSimilar grantees: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Inc ($12k/yr), Pro Publica Inc ($10k/yr)1 in 97$120k
  27. 25Unite America Institute IncSimilar grantees: Humanity Forward Foundation ($25k/yr), The Campaign Legal Center Inc ($350k/yr)1 in 95$88k