Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $759,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$759,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $725,000 | 45 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 41 | $717,761 |
| 2025 | $759,000 | 41 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $233,000 |
| California | 4 | $205,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $80,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $42,000 |
| New York | 5 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Lawyers Guild | Support for constitutional rights | $125,000 |
| Counter Punch | Educate the general public about journalism and current events | $100,000 |
| Western States Legal Foundation | International cooperation for peace | $75,000 |
| Human Rights Defense Center | Support for prisoner rights | $50,000 |
| Survivors Inc | Education for economic justice, welfare rights and human right | $50,000 |
| Repairers of the Breach | Support social change | $50,000 |
| North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP | Education for non discrimination | $30,000 |
| Greenpeace | Protect our environment from toxic pollution. | $25,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Support for native americans | $20,000 |
| Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting | Advocates for greater diversity of perspectives in news reporting | $20,000 |
| Free Speech for People | Defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for people | $20,000 |
| Free Speech TV | Education for freedom of press | $20,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Education for non discrimination | $20,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Advance social justice | $20,000 |
| Catching the Dream | Grants to native college students and works to improve indian schools. | $10,000 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | Education for freedom of press | $10,000 |
| Mass Housing & Shelter Alliance | Support for families in need | $10,000 |
| Masspirg | Education for health and safety | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defence Fund | Education for equal justice | $10,000 |
| Organization for Black Struggle | Education for non discrimination | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | Support for health disaster | $10,000 |
| Public Citizens | Defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for people | $10,000 |
| Rosies Place | Support for homeless | $10,000 |
| Davis Putter Scholarship Fund | Education on discrimination | $5,000 |
| Food for Free | Food for seniors and disabled | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Support for students of color | $5,000 |
| Democracy Now | Education on democracy | $3,000 |
| Agitarte Inc | Education for cultural solidarity | $2,000 |
| City Lifevida Urbana | Provides free guidance for people facing foreclosure or eviction | $2,000 |
| Haymarket People's Fund | Support for grassroots democracy | $2,000 |
| Maine PBS | Education on media | $2,000 |
| Mass Creative | Education on public art | $2,000 |
| Native American Heritage Association | Education for native american history | $2,000 |
| Native Harvest | Education for native american heritage | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Public Television | Education on media | $2,000 |
| Orignal Music Workshop | Provide education in arts | $2,000 |
| Rosenburg Fund for Children | Aid to children whose parents are targeted, progressive activists | $2,000 |
| The Intercept First Look Media Works | Education on media | $2,000 |
| WGBH | Education on media | $2,000 |
| A Far Cry | Ignite a love for great music | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Scheide
- Jeffrey M Feuer
- Lee D Goldstein
Questions people ask
Does Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc give?
$759,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay Scheide (President), Jeffrey M Feuer (Treasurer) and Lee D Goldstein (Clerk).
What does Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and housing and homelessness.