Grantmaking public charity · EIN 52-2003442
State Democracy Project
Brooklyn, NY
State Democracy Project is a public charity that makes grants based in Brooklyn, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $46.9M in grants paid across 26 grants, with $4.99M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Working Families Power, Pro Democracy Campaign and Working Families Organization - Gndn.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check State Democracy Project's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The board of directors identifies grantees and authorizes all grants. grant agreements which include legal expectations of both parties and reporting requirements for grantee are executed before funds are disbursed. state democracy project works directly with its grantees for the term of the grant. the sdp director and/or their representatives meet with grantees regularly by phone and communicates by email regarding progress on the work, specified deliverables, and ensuring the money is used as intended.
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
Sdp seeks to improve democracy by encouraging citizen participation.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Families Power | Brooklyn, NY | State Reform Fellowships and Sponsored Projects | $29,888,301 |
| Pro Democracy Campaign | Foxboro, MA | Exclusively for the Explicit Charitable, 501(c)(3) Eligible Purposes Described in Grantee's Proposal | $9,931,750 |
| Working Families Organization - Gndn | Brooklyn, NY | Nonpartisan Educational and Charitable Activities | $1,519,019 |
| Be a Hero Education Fund | New York, NY | 501(c)(3)-Appropriate Activities | $1,364,769 |
| New Georgia Project | Atlanta, GA | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $1,000,000 |
| Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $500,000 |
| Black Male Initiative of Ga | Fairburn, GA | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $400,000 |
| Wisdom Inc | Cudahy, WI | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $380,000 |
| Black Men Build | Brooklyn, NY | To Engage, Educate and Organize Black Men on Local and National Political and Social Issues | $366,685 |
| Carolina Federation Fund | Durham, NC | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $300,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | Brooklyn, NY | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $200,000 |
| Community Change | Washington, DC | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $200,000 |
| Grassroots Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | To Build Representative Democracy, World Class Community Schools and Culturally Relevant Public Education in Arkansas | $137,984 |
| Peoples Action Institute | Chicago, IL | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $125,000 |
| Ohio Organizing Collaborative | Youngstown, OH | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement | $100,000 |
| Voces De La Frontera | Milwaukee, WI | We Choose US Campaign W/ Pro-Democracy Center | $100,000 |
| Un-Pac Action | Austin, TX | In Support of Charitable and Educational Activities, As Described in Fiscal Sponsorship | $98,000 |
| Citizen Action Fund of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement | $70,000 |
| One Arizona | Tempe, AZ | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Democracy Campaign | Madison, WI | Voter Protection | $50,000 |
| Take Action Minnesota Ed Fund | Saint Paul, MN | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement | $30,000 |
| Freedom Righteous Organizing Collaborative | Akron, OH | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement | $25,000 |
| Maine Peoples Alliance (maine People's Resource Center) | Portland, ME | Universal Voting Initiative W/ 100% Democracy | $25,000 |
| Rural Organizing Education Fund | Columbus, OH | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement | $25,000 |
| Innovation Ohio Education Fund | Columbus, OH | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement | $10,000 |
The 25 largest of 26 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does State Democracy Project accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check State Democracy Project'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 State Democracy Project give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $46,903,090 in grants paid (26 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has State Democracy Project funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Working Families Power (NY), $29.9M, Pro Democracy Campaign (MA), $9.93M, Working Families Organization - Gndn (NY), $1.52M, Be a Hero Education Fund (NY), $1.36M and New Georgia Project (GA), $1M.