Grantmaking public charity · EIN 99-0791956
Fund for States
Washington, DC
Fund for States is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.63M in grants paid across 6 grants, with $3.44M in total assets. Its largest grants went to America Works USA, Strategic Victory Fund and A Better Wisconsin Together Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Fund for States's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization monitored the use of grant funds through regular communication with the grantee organizations.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Fund for states is dedicated to building a democracy that works for every voter. we work with state and local election officials and community organizations to educate the public, combat disinformation, and restore trust in the electoral process-while holding anti-democracy actors accountable.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America Works USA | Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $750,000 |
| Strategic Victory Fund | Raleigh, NC | Political | $250,000 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Inc | Madison, WI | Social Welfare | $200,000 |
| Make North Carolina First | Raleigh, NC | Social Welfare | $200,000 |
| Michigan Civic Action Fund | Madison Heights, MI | Social Welfare | $200,000 |
| For Our Future Action Fund | Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $25,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Fund for States accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Fund for States's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Fund for States give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,625,000 in grants paid (6 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Fund for States funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to America Works USA (DC), $750K, Strategic Victory Fund (NC), $250K, A Better Wisconsin Together Inc (WI), $200K, Make North Carolina First (NC), $200K and Michigan Civic Action Fund (MI), $200K.