Grants paid by Protect Democracy Project
EIN 81-4777062 · Washington, DC · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE R05
Protect Democracy Project of Washington, DC (EIN 81-4777062) reported 39 grants paid totaling $8,748,311 to 31 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$8,748,311
39 grants
Recipients
31
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2024
4 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | $127,500 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | $320,000 | — |
| 2023 | 10 | $1,085,650 | — |
| 2024 | 19 | $7,215,161 | — |
Top recipients
The 31 recipients receiving the most from Protect Democracy Project, by grants paid, out of 31 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation 82-1517696 | A | Washington, DC | 2 | $5,909,675 | 2024 |
| Protect Democracy United 81-4827260 | A | Washington, DC | 2 | $690,352 | 2024 |
| Rightcount Inc 99-1452080 | A | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $500,000 | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation 51-0198509 | A | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $257,784 | 2024 |
| Whistleblower Aid 26-4716045 | A | Washington, DC | 2 | $200,000 | 2022 |
| Global Impact 52-1273585 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $150,000 | 2024 |
| Interfaith America 30-0212534 | A | Chicago, IL | 2 | $115,000 | 2024 |
| Issue One 32-0384285 | A | Washington, DC | 2 | $112,000 | 2024 |
| Business for America Education Fund 81-5068429 | A | Washington, DC | 3 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism 86-1870673 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $95,000 | 2024 |
| Rainey Center Freedom Project 82-4929758 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $85,000 | 2022 |
| North Main Street Fund 82-2861559 | A | Concord, NH | 1 | $60,000 | 2023 |
| The American College of National Security Leaders 82-1546973 | A | Washington, DC | 2 | $51,500 | 2024 |
| Law Forward 84-2803392 | A | Madison, WI | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Public Democracy Inc 27-1017781 | A | Great Falls, VA | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University 21-0634501 | A | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Team Democracy 87-3658681 | A | Mountain Top, PA | 1 | $35,000 | 2022 |
| Sojourners 23-7380554 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Georgetown University Center On Faith and Justice 53-0196603 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $27,000 | 2024 |
| The Tides Advocacy 94-3153687 | A | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Common Cause Education Fund 31-1705370 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Democracy a Journal of Ideas Inc 20-3685508 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Keystone Research Center 25-1776998 | A | Harrisburg, PA | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Fix Our House 93-4839609 | A | Silver Spring, MD | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| American Values Coalition 86-3620603 | A | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Brookings Institution 53-0196577 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Harry Potter Alliance 20-8045792 | A | Binghamton, NY | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| The George Washington University 53-0196584 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Crew 03-0445391 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $7,500 | 2020 |
| The Center for Christianity and Public Life 86-3826927 | A | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $6,500 | 2024 |
| Represent US Education Fund 26-3088283 | A | Florence, MA | 1 | $6,000 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 39 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Washington, DC | A | $5,475,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Rightcount Inc Indianapolis, IN | A | $500,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Protect Democracy United Washington, DC | A | $355,377 | paid | LOBBYING ACTIVITIES | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation Sacramento, CA | A | $257,784 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Global Impact Washington, DC | A | $150,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism Washington, DC | A | $95,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Interfaith America Chicago, IL | A | $65,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Law Forward Madison, WI | A | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | The Trustees of Princeton University Princeton, NJ | A | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Public Democracy Inc Great Falls, VA | A | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Sojourners Washington, DC | A | $30,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Georgetown University Center On Faith and Justice Washington, DC | A | $27,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | American College of National Security Leaders Grant Washington, DC | A | $26,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Business for America Education Fund Washington, DC | A | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Fix Our House Silver Spring, MD | A | $15,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | American Values Coalition Sacramento, CA | A | $15,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | Issue One Washington, DC | A | $12,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | The George Washington University Washington, DC | A | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2024 | The Center for Christianity and Public Life Baltimore, MD | A | $6,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202533159349302808 |
| 2023 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC | A | $434,675 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | Protect Democracy United Washington, DC | A | $334,975 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | Issue One Washington, DC | A | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | North Main Street Fund Concord, NH | A | $60,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | Interfaith America Chicago, IL | A | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | Democracy a Journal of Ideas Inc Washington, DC | A | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | The Tides Advocacy Sacramento, CA | A | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | A | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | Business for America Education Fund Washington, DC | A | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2023 | Represent US Education Fund Florence, MA | A | $6,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202413169349302981 |
| 2022 | Whistleblower Aid Washington, DC | A | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202333189349305498 |
| 2022 | Rainey Center Freedom Project Washington, DC | A | $85,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202333189349305498 |
| 2022 | Business for America Education Fund Washington, DC | A | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202333189349305498 |
| 2022 | Team Democracy Mountain Top, PA | A | $35,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202333189349305498 |
| 2022 | The American College of National Security Leaders Washington, DC | A | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202333189349305498 |
| 2022 | Keystone Research Center Harrisburg, PA | A | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE. | 202333189349305498 |
| 2020 | Values United DBA Whistleblower Aid Washington, DC | A | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202113199349306196 |
| 2020 | Brookings Institution Washington, DC | A | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202113199349306196 |
| 2020 | Harry Potter Alliance Binghamton, NY | A | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202113199349306196 |
| 2020 | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Crew Washington, DC | A | $7,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS TAX CODE | 202113199349306196 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202533159349302808 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202413169349302981 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202333189349305498 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202113199349306196 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/814777062.json.
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