Grantmaking public charity · EIN 81-4827260
Protect Democracy United
Washington, DC
Protect Democracy United is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.99M in grants paid across 18 grants, with $11.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Defending Democracy Together, Workmoney Inc and Sixteen Thirty Fund.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Protect Democracy United's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Prior to making a grant, protect democracy united (pdu) identifies grantees that are conducting work that is consistent with pdu's mission. grant recommendations are then submitted by staff to a manager for initial approval. once initially approved, the request is forwarded to the finance and legal teams for final legal and financial review. pdu requires grantees to sign a grant agreement (maintained in pdu records) that affirms the recipient is a bona fide 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(3) and that the grant money will be used only to support 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(3)-permissible activity.
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
The mission of protect democracy united is to prevent our democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. we do this by working to strengthen the checks and balances that have held the executive branch accountable to the laws and longstanding practices that have protected our democracy through both democratic and republican administrations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defending Democracy Together | Washington, DC | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $1,000,000 |
| Workmoney Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $300,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Baltimore, MD | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $150,000 |
| Secure Democracy USA | Washington, DC | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $67,000 |
| Count Mi Vote Dbavoters Not Politicians | Lansing, MI | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $60,000 |
| Leadership Now Project | Washington, DC | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $60,000 |
| Make Nc First | Raleigh, NC | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $60,000 |
| Promote the Vote Pa | Philadelophia, PA | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $60,000 |
| We Vote We Win | Atlanta, GA | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $60,000 |
| America Votes | Washington, DC | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $30,000 |
| Power to the Polls | Washington, DC | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $30,000 |
| Secure Families Initiative | Washington, DC | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $25,000 |
| Fuerte Arts Movement | Phoenix, AZ | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $15,000 |
| Living United for Change in Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $15,000 |
| Progress Now Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $15,000 |
| Rural Arizona Action | Coolidge, AZ | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Code. | $15,000 |
| Principles First for America Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. | $10,000 |
| Atlas Strategy Group | Bronx, NY | To Support Program Activities Permissible Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. | $7,500 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Protect Democracy United accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Protect Democracy United'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 Protect Democracy United give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,989,500 in grants paid (18 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Protect Democracy United funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Defending Democracy Together (DC), $1M, Workmoney Inc (WI), $300K, Sixteen Thirty Fund (MD), $150K, Secure Democracy USA (DC), $67K and Count Mi Vote Dbavoters Not Politicians (MI), $60K.