STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS FUND

WASHINGTON, DC, 20003 (202) 594-9958 Est. 2023 EIN 93-2740517
W99 - Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C. 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.democracydefendersfund.org

Mission

STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS FUND FILLS THREE KEY GAPS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ELECTION SABOTAGE AND AUTOCRACY: OUR ALL-STAR TEAM GOES ON OFFENSE AGAINST DEMOCRACY DENIERS WHO BREAK THE LAW, INCLUDING THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAM OF OUTSIDE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS. WE WORK WITH NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL ALLIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO DEFEND IN REAL-TIME THE FOUNDATION OF OUR DEMOCRACY - FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS. WE HELP SHAPE THE LONG-TERM STRATEGY TO DEFEAT AUTOCRACY.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$5.7M
Recipients
7
Years Active
2024
Avg grant: $819,513 Median: $265,075

Sectors Funded

Civil Rights & Advocacy
3
Public & Societal Benefit
1
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
1

Top States

District of Columbia
5
Wisconsin
1
California
1

Grantee Size Profile

$10M - $50M
3
Over $50M
1
$1M - $5M
1

Top Grantees

LOWELL AND ASSOCIATES
DC
$300K
HANNAH DUGAN LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
WI
$100K

Grants Awarded · 6 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$14,488,106
Total Expenses
$12,105,689
Net Assets
$2,382,417
10 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
2.4 months Low
Net assets / monthly expenses
Revenue Sources
Contributions 97.9% Earned revenue 1.8% Investment 0.2%
Expense Breakdown
Program 85.8% Management 9.2% Fundraising 5.0%

Officers & Trustees (17)

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Filing History (3 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990-EZ - Short-form return
Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
$0 ↓—$0
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$14,488,106 ↑$12,105,689$2,382,417
2023 990-EZ - Short-form return
Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
$0 $0$0

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EIN: 93-2740517 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data