The Fund for Democratic Communities
Accepts applications
The Fund for Democratic Communities is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.4 million and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.4 million
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $781,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Grant PROPOSALSF4DC 712 South Elam Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 497-1854 |
| What to submit | Having granted out almost all of its endowment, F4DC'S grantmaking is now quite restricted. Grant applicants may contact info@F4DC.org to see if new grant applications are being accepted and if so, under what guidelines. |
| Deadlines | Having granted out almost all of its endowment, F4DC'S grantmaking is now quite restricted. Grant ap |
| Restrictions | Having granted out almost all its endowment, F4DC'S grantmaking is now quite restricted to a small group of grantees whom we have supported over the years and related groups working on projects that nurture grassroots economic democracy (see www.f4dc.org/programs/matching-grants). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached | See attached | $1.4 million |
Officers and trustees
- Marnie Thompson
- Ed Whitfield
Questions people ask
Does The Fund for Democratic Communities accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Having granted out almost all of its endowment, F4DC'S grantmaking is now quite restricted. Grant ap.
How much does The Fund for Democratic Communities give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.4 million.
Who runs The Fund for Democratic Communities?
Its 2024 filing lists Marnie Thompson (Co-Mngng Dir) and Ed Whitfield (C0-MNGNG Dir).