For Funder Partners
Building a more powerful, diverse movement for an inclusive, multiracial democracy requires all of us.
Democracy Fund collaborates with our funder partners to create a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, representative and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society.
OUR GRANTMAKING
Democracy Fund champions the leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge it to be more open and just. We are proud to have supported more than 200 organizations doing this work.
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$275m
Made in grants
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400+
Organizations supported
Resources for Peer Funders
We can’t do this work alone. Democracy Fund is committed to partnering with a broad group of peer funders to develop strategy, create alignment, and dedicate pooled resources to support the field. We make our team of experts available to assist other foundations and philanthropists in learning about the issues facing democracy and in developing their funding strategies.
For information about partnering with Democracy Fund, contact us.
Tools for Funders
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Executive Summary Philanthropic support for promoting a healthy democracy has grown in recent years, marking a period of transformation for the field. Since 2016, an…
Expanding Impact With Joint Funds
Along with some of the nation’s largest grantmakers and philanthropists, Democracy Fund participates in a series of joint funds that leverage additional financial support, reduce the burden on grantees, and move resources to the field quickly and efficiently. When there’s a gap in the field, we partner with others to launch new funds.
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What We Do
Democracy Fund strengthens and defends democracy through four core programs: Elections and Voting, Governance, Just and Inclusive Society, and Public Square.
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Who We Are
Democracy Fund was created in 2014 by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar. We’re working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. Together with our partner organization Democracy Fund Voice, we’ve committed almost $425 million in grants.
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How We Learn
We are committed to driving lasting impact and we understand that moving towards our vision of an inclusive, multi-racial democracy demands innovative strategies and regular adaptation. As we seek impact, we prioritize continuous learning to help us build and adapt our strategies over time.
Our strategy, impact, and learning process