About Restoration of America
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating Americans that the principles of the nation’s founding should continue to serve as the foundation for the future and to restore those principles in government and society.
Focus Areas
Civic educationScholarships for studentsAnti-abortion research and advocacyMilitary policy research and reformPublic policy advocacy and communications
Who They Fund
not specified in text
Funding Style
general operating / unrestricted supportrestricted (purpose-specific) grantsproject-specific grantsmixed portfolio of unrestricted and restricted funding
Topics
About Restoration of America
Restoration of America’s grantmaking is anchored by large general-support awards to a cluster of conservative advocacy organizations, with American Majority Action Inc receiving $14,285,000 in 2025 and Over the Horizon receiving $10,704,250 the same year. The pattern is not limited to one beneficiary: Susan B Anthony List appears in multiple years, including a $5,333,335 grant in 2025 and a $5,083,250 grant in 2024, while Tea Party Patriots Action Inc and Liberty Initiative Fund also recur across the recent grant list. That mix points to a funder that combines very large unrestricted gifts with some restricted and project-specific support. The foundation’s stated purpose is to educate Americans that the principles of the nation’s founding should continue to serve as the foundation for the future and to restore those principles in government and society. Its recent awards reflect that mission through civic and constitutional work, election and policy advocacy, and scholarship support. The Constitution Scholarship program adds a direct education pathway, offering scholarships of up to $10,000 to students who complete required Hillsdale College courses and apply. Restoration of America is led by Doug Truax and operates with substantial annual grantmaking relative to its asset base, indicating a grant-focused structure rather than an endowment-heavy profile.
What Restoration of America Funds
Civic education appears in both its program and its broader grantmaking. The Constitution Scholarship supports constitutional studies and education, with awards of up to $10,000 for eligible students who complete required Hillsdale College courses. In election and public-policy advocacy, the foundation gave $3,166,668 to Tea Party Patriots Action Inc in 2025 and $625,000 to Center for Election Confidence in 2025 through Lawyers Democracy Fund. It also backed American Principles Project with $2,875,002 in 2024 and $610,985 in 2023, showing continued support for policy-oriented organizations over multiple years. Its recent grants also include anti-abortion advocacy and research, such as $5,333,335 to Susan B Anthony List in 2025, and support for labor and constitutional litigation work, including $3,343,556 to League of American Workers and $1,000,000 to Fair Courts America.
How Restoration of America Gives
Typical grant sizes are substantial: the 25th percentile is $225,000, the median is $500,000, and the 75th percentile is $1,770,001. Recent awards range from mid-sized project and restricted grants to multi-million-dollar general-support commitments, with general support appearing frequently across the list. Several recipients recur across years, including Susan B Anthony List, Over the Horizon, Tea Party Patriots Action Inc, Liberty Initiative Fund, American Majority Action Inc, and American Principles Project. The foundation does not fund individuals and makes no program-related investments. It also accepts unsolicited applications for The Constitution Scholarship program.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$55.2M
Total Assets
$14.6M
Total Revenue
$75.1M
Total Expenses
$73M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $225K and $1.8M, with a median of $500K.
25th Percentile
$225K
Median
$500K
75th Percentile
$1.8M
Geographic Reach
National12 states funded
About 11% of grants go to recipients in VA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
DOUG TRUAX
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