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Democracy Works is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is % Richard H Burkhart. It holds total assets of $6K. Annual income is reported at $4K. Educational projects: For printing materials rentals etc,. for 4 organizations. According to available records, Democracy Works has made 55 grants totaling $17K, with a median grant of $150. Annual giving has decreased from $11K in 2020 to $1K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $3K, with an average award of $314.491. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Pennsylvania, Illinois, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Donations to 33 charitable organizations (501-c3)
Expenses: $11K
Educational projects: For printing materials rentals etc,. for 4 organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, PA, IL.
Democracy Works has distributed a total of $17K across 55 grants. The median grant size is $150, with an average of $314.491. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $3K.
Democracy Works typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Democracy Works is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
Total Giving
$545
Total Assets
$8K
Fair Market Value
$0
Net Worth
$8K
Grants Paid
$0
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$0
Distribution Amount
$345
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$17K
Average Grant
$314.491
Median Grant
$150
Unique Recipients
37
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tikkundemocracy and justice | Berkeley, CA | $155 | 2020 |
| Sightline Institutejustice and sustainability | Seattle, WA | $200 | 2022 |
| Valley And Mountain Fellowshipjustice and religious activities | Seattle, WA | $150 | 2022 |
| Am For Financial Reform Educa Fundfinancial justice | Washington, DC | $100 | 2022 |
| Juustice Washingtonjustice and educational activities | Ferndale, WA |
Other foundations that have funded Democracy Works.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Fund | $2K | 2024 | Matching gifts for general operating support |
| Quadrivium | $1.5M | 2023 | GENERAL |
| Democracy Fund Inc. | $300K | 2023 | General support |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc. | $200K | 2023 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation |
| $50 |
| 2022 |
| Uu Humanists Associationjustice and religious thought | Doyelstown, PA | $35 | 2022 |
| Valley And Mountaineducation & community development | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2021 |
| Saltwater Uu Churcheducation & community development | Des Moines, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| Afghan Women'S Fundeducation & refugee assistance | Verona, PA | $500 | 2021 |
| Reed Collegeeducation | Portland, OR | $300 | 2021 |
| Uu Multiracial Unity Action Councileducation & justice | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2021 |
| Real Changeeducation & public assistance | Seattle, WA | $150 | 2021 |
| Americans For Financialeducation | Washington, DC | $100 | 2021 |
| Uu Humanist Associationeducation | Doylestown, PA | $85 | 2021 |
| Democracy Journaleducation | Washington, DC | $50 | 2021 |
| South Seattle Emeraldeducation | Seattle, WA | $25 | 2021 |
| Low Income Housing Institutedemocracy and justice | Seattle, WA | $354 | 2020 |
| Citizens For Globaleconomic democracy | Washington, DC | $257 | 2020 |
| Faith Action Networkdemocracy and justice | Seattle, WA | $250 | 2020 |
| Backbone Campaigndemocracy and justice | Vashon, WA | $250 | 2020 |
| Abe Keller Peace Education Funddemocracy and justice | Redmond, WA | $250 | 2020 |
| Post Carbon Institutedemocracy and justice | Corvallis, OR | $211 | 2020 |
| Uu Associationdemocracy and justice | Boston, MA | $200 | 2020 |
| Mahoning Valley Second Harvestdemocracy and justice | Youngstown, OH | $155 | 2020 |
| Climate Solutionsdemocracy and sustainability | Seattle, WA | $150 | 2020 |
| Uus For Justice In The Middle Eastdemocracy and justice | Cambridge, MA | $150 | 2020 |
| Uus For A Just Economic Communityeconomic democracy | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2020 |
| Sierra Club Foundationdemocracy and sustainability | Oakland, CA | $100 | 2020 |
| Council On Americandemocracy and justice | Seattle, WA | $100 | 2020 |
| Rail Passenger Associationdemocratic transportation | Washington, DC | $100 | 2020 |
| Economic Opportunity Instituteeconomic democracy | Seattle, WA | $100 | 2020 |
| Ground Zero Centerdemocracy and justice | Poulsbo, WA | $100 | 2020 |
| Poor Peoples Campaigndemocracy and justice | New York, NY | $100 | 2020 |
| Institute For Policy Studieseconomic democracy | Washington, DC | $100 | 2020 |
| Homesighteconomic democracy | Seattle, WA | $100 | 2020 |
| Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museumdemocracy and justice | Excecter, RI | $50 | 2020 |
| Wikimedia Foundationdemocracy and education | San Francisco, CA | $50 | 2020 |
| $175K |
| 2023 |
| FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| John S And James L Knight Foundation Inc. | $100K | 2023 | TO IMPROVE THE TOOLS THAT ALLOW COMPANIES TO ACCESS ITS DATA IN ORDER TO REACH OTHER CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION; TO STABILIZE TURBOVOTE EARNED REVENUE; AND TO DEVELOP FEATURES TO CULTIVATE SMALL DOLLAR DONORS. |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $85K | 2023 | FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING |
| Saga Foundation | $50K | 2023 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Quadrivium | $1.5M | 2022 | GENERAL |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc. | $250K | 2022 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | $250K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | $250K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc. | $250K | 2022 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $175K | 2022 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $175K | 2022 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Lisa And Douglas Goldman Fund | $100K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Lisa And Douglas Goldman Fund | $100K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Destina Foundation Inc. | $100K | 2022 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT IN 2021-22. |
| Destina Foundation Inc. | $100K | 2022 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT IN 2021-22. |
| Saga Foundation | $50K | 2022 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $50K | 2022 | DEMOCRACY WORKS' MIDTERMS SUPPORT |
| Saga Foundation | $50K | 2022 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $50K | 2022 | DEMOCRACY WORKS' MIDTERMS SUPPORT |
| The Heyday Foundation | $25K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| The Heyday Foundation | $25K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Fthree Foundation | $3K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Fthree Foundation | $3K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Democracy Fund Inc. | $350K | 2021 | General support |
| Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | $250K | 2021 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc. | $225K | 2021 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Democracy Fund Inc. | $125K | 2021 | Program support for the Civic Alliance project |
| Destina Foundation Inc. | $100K | 2021 | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT |
| Lisa And Douglas Goldman Fund | $100K | 2021 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $50K | 2021 | DEMOCRACY WORKS' MIDTERMS SUPPORT |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $50K | 2021 | DEMOCRACY WORKS' MIDTERMS SUPPORT |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $50K | 2021 | DEMOCRACY WORKS' MIDTERMS SUPPORT |
| The Bernstein Family Foundation | $25K | 2021 | Community Service |
| The Heyday Foundation | $25K | 2021 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation | $10K | 2021 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| Fthree Foundation | $3K | 2021 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Quadrivium | $2.5M | 2020 | GENERAL |
| Enlight Foundation | $1.5M | 2020 | RISING AMERICAN ELECTORAT |
| Democracy Fund Inc. | $1M | 2020 | Program support to educate eligible voters on how to participate in the elections process |
| Democracy Fund Inc. | $1M | 2020 | Program support to educate eligible voters on how to participate in the elections process |
| Democracy Fund Inc. | $300K | 2020 | General support |
| Democracy Fund Inc. | $300K | 2020 | General support |
| Craig Newmark Foundation | $150K | 2020 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| Lisa And Douglas Goldman Fund | $100K | 2020 | CRISIS RESPONSE |
| John Pritzker Family Fund | $50K | 2020 | General Operating Support |
| John Pritzker Family Fund | $50K | 2020 | General Operating Support |
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