Believing that all of our citizens are entitled to a free, fair and transparent democracy, Lodestar has invested in a number of nonprofits focused on defending democratic ideals, norms and institutions and promoting liberty, equality and truth. Recipients of Lodestar grants to defend democracy are:
- ASU Foundation, McCain Institute – $75,000
- Cato Institute – $80,000
- Center for Public Interest Research – $10,000
- Citizen Legislators Caucus Foundation – $10,000
- Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington – $50,000
- Citizens in Charge – $12,500
- Clean Elections Institute – $17,000
- Coalition for Integrity – $50,000
- Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – $32,000
- New America Foundation – $10,000
- Patriots & Pragmatists – $75,000
- Project on Government Oversight – $10,000
- Renew Democracy Initiative – $275,000
- RepresentUs Education Fund – $95,000
- Stand Up Republic – $250,000
- Sunlight Foundation – $125,000
- The Niskanen Center – $50,000
- U.S. Term Limits – $70,000
In addition, a number of the principal parties in Lodestar formed two nonprofits (both unrelated and separately-funded organizations)—Educating Citizens on Government Corruption, and Campaign for Accountability and Transparency dba Make Integrity Great Again—which disbursed in excess of $2,000,000 to support public integrity in elected and appointed government officials.
Grant Information
Grant Amount: $1,261,500
Year Granted: 2020
Timeframe: Grant awarded over multiple years
Location: National