Funding search · democracy and civic engagement · Arizona
Who funds democracy and civic engagement work in Arizona
15 funders have a record of paying for democracy and civic engagement work by Arizona recipients: 57 grants totaling $4.8M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are California Community Foundation ($680,000), Open Society Action Fund ($800,000) and Catena Foundation ($740,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Arizona recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
9 matching grants · $680,000 · through 2024Largest: $250,000 to TURNING POINT USA INC — civic engagement
Open Society Action FundNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $800,000 · through 2024Largest: $250,000 to ARIZONA WINS — to support nonpartisan civic engagement in arizona
Largest: $170,000 to RURAL ARIZONA ENGAGEMENT — civic engagement & protecting democracy - general operating support.
Alliance for Youth OrganizingWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to RURAL ARIZONA ENGAGEMENT — civic engagement
Largest: $50,000 to Greater Phoenix Leadership Foundation — support civic engagement opportunities for students.
Largest: $80,000 to PODER — to educate arizona communities about civic engagement and opportunities to advance their health and safety at the local and state level.
A Healthier DemocracyBoston, MACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $123,031 · through 2024Largest: $58,500 to ADELANTE — conduct non-partisan civic engagement activities
Largest: $25,000 to ARIZONA COALITION FOR CHANGE — civic engagement
Largest: $30,000 to ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT — civic engagement
All Voting Is LocalWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $38,000 · through 2024Largest: $14,000 to CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BEYOND VOTING — nonpartisan civic education
Largest: $100,000 to ACTIVATE 48 EDUCATION FUND — 2024 civic engagement
Alliance for Youth ActionWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $622,710 · through 2024Largest: $110,000 to PODER — civic engagement
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