Who funds Opensecrets?
15 private foundations reported grants to Opensecrets in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $785,873 across 15 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Mertz Gilmore Foundation, with $200,000.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders15
- Grants reported15
- Total received$785,873
- Funders taking applications5
Foundations that fund Opensecrets
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mertz Gilmore Foundation | General support | 1 | $200,000 |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | Support for professional training | 1 | $200,000 |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc | For general support | 1 | $131,000 |
| Democracy Fund Inc | General support | 1 | $125,000 |
| Park Foundation Inc | General operating support | 1 | $100,000 |
| Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation | Donation | 1 | $10,000 |
| Stone Family Foundation | General | 1 | $10,000 |
| The Zankel Scala Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | 1 | $2,500 |
| Original Art Foundation | General operating funds | 1 | $2,500 |
| The Woods and Gil Family Foundation | General operation support for the organization | 1 | $1,500 |
| Peckham Family Foundation | General operating support | 1 | $1,000 |
| The Blueflash Foundation | General fund | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tarbell Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | 1 | $1,000 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | 1 | $250 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | General support | 1 | $123 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Opensecrets gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Washington. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Opensecrets?
Mertz Gilmore Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation Inc, Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc, Democracy Fund Inc and Park Foundation Inc, and 10 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Opensecrets get from foundations?
$785,873 in 15 reported grants from 15 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc, Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc, Park Foundation Inc, The Blueflash Foundation and Chubb Charitable Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.