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Funders to approach for Democratizing Philanthropy Project

Seattle, Washington$610k revenue3 funders on file

Democratizing Philanthropy Project gives organizations addressing the systemic issues facing our nation the ability to build a powerful, lasting revenue stream and network of engaged activists and donors they can rely on. Specifically, we work to help organizations test out and build new approaches to earning revenue; ensure vulnerable organizations have more power, have more flexibility in how to spend those resources, and respond more nimbly and rapidly to critical needs as they emerge; expand the small donor apparatus to grassroots, nonprofits, historically excluded frontline organizations; and convert national interest in racial and social justice into long-term financial strength for chronically underfunded and historically neglected…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$83k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$55k–$660kover two years, from 1–4 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$500kfrom 2 new funders

Half the value is in your top 7 funders, of 152

$0$330k$660khalf from the top 7likely range1st10thAll 152
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationSimilar grantees: Public Rights Project ($430k/yr), Repower Fund ($300k/yr), Movement Advancement Project ($150k/yr)1 in 17$330k
  2. 2Gates FoundationSimilar grantees: NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc ($380k/yr), Policylink ($1.7M/yr), Media Impact Funders Inc ($93k/yr)1 in 18$170k
  3. 3Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncSimilar grantees: Public Rights Project ($250k/yr), Allied Media Projects Inc ($720k/yr), Repower Fund ($200k/yr)1 in 20$93k

149 more funders on the list for Democratizing Philanthropy Project

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