Funding search · democracy and civic engagement · Maryland
Who funds democracy and civic engagement work in Maryland
15 funders have a record of paying for democracy and civic engagement work by Maryland recipients: 34 grants totaling $11.2M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are California Community Foundation ($1.2M), Wk Kellogg Foundation ($971,265) and Catena Foundation ($500,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Maryland recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $1.2M · through 2024Largest: $1.0M to NEW VENTURE FUND — civic engagement
Wk Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI
4 matching grants · $971,265 · through 2022Largest: $327,487 to NATIONAL 4H COUNCIL — promote equitable access to community learning and civic engagement opportunities for children by expanding local community partnerships with hbcu's, diversifying program leadershi…
Largest: $175,000 to ONE AMERICA MOVEMENT — civic engagement & protecting democracy - matthew 5:9 fellowship and general operating support
Pennsylvania VoicePhiladelphia, PACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $370,901 · through 2024Largest: $146,267 to CASA DE MARYLAND — public education and civic engagement
Open Society Action FundNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $600,000 to CASA IN ACTION — to support policy advocacy and nonpartisan civic engagement
Largest: $1.0M to FAIR VOTE — democracy & civic engagement - general operations 09/01/2023-08/31/2025
Largest: $25,000 to MARCH ON MARYLAND INC — international indigenous youth council los angeles - supporting health: to create safe spaces for indigenous youth in los angeles and support them in becoming leaders in their comm…
Largest: $500,000 to NAACP EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS INC — to support non-partisan civic engagement
The Oregon Community FoundationPortland, ORCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $120,000 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to Stand Together Foundation — civic engagement
Dayton Foundation PlusDayton, OHCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $110,000 · through 2023Largest: $60,000 to CASA INC — civic engagement programs in maryland and pennsylvania
Alliance for Open Society Int'LNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $250,000 · through 2023Largest: $250,000 to FUSION PARTNERSHIPS INC — to enable leaders of a beautiful struggle, a fiscally sponsored project of the grantee, to engage in research, community organizing, community education and leadership development …
Largest: $10,000 to GIRLS ON THE RUN MONTGOMERY COUNTY — women and girls leadership and civic engagement - girls leadership development
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