Who We Are
Democracy Fund is a foundation working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. Created by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar, Democracy Fund and its partner organization Democracy Fund Voice have together committed almost $425 million in grants since 2014 to support those working to strengthen our democracy.
Democracy Fund collaborates with grantees, donors, and other partners to change America’s flawed system by strengthening and expanding the pro-democracy movement, defending against anti-democratic attacks, and advancing structural change.
Our democracy has never fully reflected or served all of us. While our country has made tremendous progress over the past 250 years – driven by the efforts of people of color and other systemically excluded communities – that progress has always been met by resistance: through violence, oppression, and the manipulation of a rigged system. We have reached a dangerous inflection point in this struggle.
In a country as diverse as ours, a strong democracy must be a multiracial democracy. It must reflect the people who live here, ensure fair treatment, foster belonging, and provide all communities with a voice and real power.
Only by standing up for these principles and creating a more powerful, diverse movement for an inclusive, multiracial democracy can we protect and support the dignity and freedoms of every American and respond to the most pressing challenges of our time.
Our Vision and Mission
We envision an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy.
To get there, Democracy Fund champions the pro-democracy leaders and organizations who work to shift power toward the people and counter efforts to undermine American democracy.
How We Learn
At Democracy Fund, we believe our democracy is a complex, imperfect system — a work in progress. As funders, we want to be responsible with our dollars. Our strategy and learning practice helps us ensure that our grantmaking is backed by evidence. We are committed to driving lasting impact, grounded in the understanding that a multiracial nation requires a democracy that serves all of us. Moving toward our vision of an inclusive, multi-racial democracy demands innovative strategies and regular adaptation.
About Democracy Fund
What We Do
Democracy Fund supports the champions of our democracy, including movement leaders, activists, advocates, journalists, and public officials. We collaborate with our grantees, donors, and other partners to strengthen and expand the movement for an inclusive, multiracial democracy.
Senior Staff and Leadership
Our team is united in our efforts to create an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We are a highly collaborative group of experts, grantmakers, advocates, and strategists who believe equity is core to a healthy democracy. We are bold and curious, and we seek out diverse partners and points of view to better understand our complex world.
Meet our team
Financial Information
Democracy Fund and its partner organization Democracy Fund Voice are solely funded by Pierre Omidyar. Since 2014 the organizations have committed almost $425 million in grants to support those working to strengthen our democracy.
Here we share Democracy Fund’s most recent audited financial documents and 990s.
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Democracy Fund Voice
Our partner organization, Democracy Fund Voice, is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to creating an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. Democracy Fund Voice is working to shift power toward the people and counter efforts to undermine our democracy.
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Job Openings
Democracy Fund is working to build a diverse team of people who are passionate about creating an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. As we build our teams, we seek out those who will bring creativity to their work, are open to new ideas, and work best in a collaborative environment. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.