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Democracy Giving Guide

September 27, 2024

With the 2024 Election approaching, many donors are looking for ways to support organizations focused on voting rights and democracy. TBF has compiled a list of non-partisan organizations working to increase civic engagement and strengthen democracy in both Massachusetts and across the country.

All Voting Is Local  - All Voting is Local is a multistate, nonpartisan organization that fights against state and local voting policies, specifically in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, that silence voters of color and other historically marginalized communities and advocates for pro-voter policies that expand access to the ballot – not just in election years but every year. Donate Now (EIN Number: 87-3908699)

Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute Inc - Black Voters Matter works to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities by providing information, training and resources to help build the capacity of community-based organizations that are working towards social justice. They believe that effective voting allows a community to determine its own destiny. Donate Now (EIN Number: 82-3835203)

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Brennan Center for Justice - The Brennan Center for Justice is an independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to protect democracy and justice, conduct research, advocate for legislation, and provide messaging to the public and media to defend democratic institutions and fight fear with facts. Donate Now (EIN Number: 13-3839293)

Common Cause Education Fund - Common Cause puts its state and national policy expertise, massive network of grassroots supporters, and nonpartisan approach into action to strengthen our democracy -- like defending the right to vote, limiting big money’s influence on our elections, holding public officials accountable, and more. Donate Now (EIN Number: 31-1705370)

GALEO - Latino Community Development Fund Inc - GALEO is a non-partisan, non-profit organization based in Norcross, Georgia, that engages in countless efforts across the state to register new voters, mobilize the Latino electorate, and engage Latinos in the policy process. Donate Now (EIN Number: 20-1565775)

Good Deed Corps - The Good Deed Corps encourages and inspires citizens in overlooked and under-resourced communities to register to vote and to encourage their friends and family to do the same. To accomplish this, they bring food, music, and passionate, knowledgeable volunteers to meet would-be voters where they are and engage them in relaxed nonpartisan conversations. Donate Now (EIN Number: 85-4154233)

League of Women Voters Education Fund - The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan, grassroots nonprofit dedicated to empowering everyone to fully participate in our democracy. With active Leagues in all 50 states and more than 700 Leagues across the country, LWV engages in advocacy, education, litigation, and organizing to protect every American’s freedom to vote. Donate Now (EIN Number: 53-0239013)

Movement Voter Fund (MVF) - Movement Voter Fund (MVF) helps funders deploy resources for greatest impact by investing in grassroots groups working to advance democracy, equity, and sustainability in the United States. MVF’s partners collectively train, develop, and deploy tens of thousands of local voter organizers who engage tens of millions of voters – with a focus on the most disenfranchised voters: young people, voters of color, and other marginalized communities. Donate Now. (EIN Number: 51-0198509.)

MVF is fiscally sponsored by the Tides Foundation. To support them through your DAF, recommend a grant to the Tides Foundation and put Movement Voter Fund as your grant purpose.

Voces De La Frontera - A Wisconsin-based, membership-based grassroots organization led by low-income workers, youth, and immigrants. Its mission is to protect and expand civil rights and workers' rights through leadership development, community organizing, and empowerment. Voces builds political power by engaging Latinx and multiracial youth to participate in elections through registering thousands of voters, hosting neighborhood canvasses, and organizing voters to turnout on election day. Donate Now (EIN Number: 39-2010107)

Vot-ER -Vot-ER develops nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs for every corner of the healthcare system—from private practitioners to medical schools to hospitals. Their work is driven by a community of health care professionals, organizers, clinical students, and technologists united by a common vision: healthy communities powered by inclusive democracy. Donate Now (EIN Number: 86-2040929)

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