Ridge Road Foundation concentrates on strengthening democratic participation and progressive narrative change, with a secondary interest in climate solutions. They fund national intermediary organizations that build voting capacity, target under-represented voter groups, and shape public narratives to advance progressive policy. Grants are sizable and strategic rather than numerous, often routed through nonprofits that do capacity-building or communications work.
Ridge Road Foundation C/o Scott Kim repeatedly backs intermediary organizations that build democratic participation, especially rural voter engagement and narrative change work. The largest recent grants are $50,000 contributions to Black Male Voter Project, The Democracy Capacity Project (Neo Philanthropy), Winning Jobs Narrative (Movement Advancement Project), and Rural Democracy Initiativeheartland Fund, which signals a preference for targeted support rather than a wide spread of small awards. Their recent giving also reaches climate advocacy, but the most visible pattern is democracy infrastructure: organizations that organize voters, strengthen coalitions, and shape public messaging around progressive policy. The foundation’s grants often support charitable purposes broadly, with several awards going to groups that function as capacity builders or field organizers rather than direct-service providers. Recent recipients include State Leadership Project, Climate Solutions, Fuse Innovation Fund, and Rural People’s Platform, showing attention to rural constituencies, state-level advocacy, and communications infrastructure. The recurring use of the same intermediaries across multiple years suggests an approach built around continuity, institutional support, and sustained issue advocacy rather than one-off project funding.
A central theme in the foundation’s recent giving is rural democracy. It awarded $50,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to Rural Democracy Initiativeheartland Fund, then added $32,500 in 2024 and 2025 to Rural People’s Platform, indicating sustained attention to rural civic participation. Another strand is voter outreach for underrepresented communities. The foundation gave $50,000 in 2025 to Black Male Voter Project and $25,000 in 2023 to Black Male Voter Project Education Fund for charitable purposes, tying its support to Black male voter engagement. It also funds narrative and policy infrastructure. Winning Jobs Narrative (Movement Advancement Project) received $50,000 in 2024 and $25,000 in 2025, while The Democracy Capacity Project (Neo Philanthropy) received $50,000 in 2023. Climate-related advocacy appears as a smaller but recurring line through Climate Solutions and Clean Energy Transition Institute.
$734K
$8.1M
$1.6M
$787K
Most grants fall between $1K and $11K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$11K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Ridge Road Foundation C/O Scott Kim.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 168 | $1.9M | 99.4% |
| 2 | Fiji |
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Concentrated, relatively large grants to a small set of national intermediaries and campaigns; occasional repeat funding to favored grantees. Emphasis on programmatic contributions for capacity-building, voter mobilization, and strategic communications rather than many small local grants.
Notable grantees: Rural Democracy Initiative / Heartland Fund, Black Male Voter Project, Winning Jobs Narrative (Movement Advancement Project), The Democracy Capacity Project (Neo Philanthropy), Climate Solutions
Recent awards cluster around a $4,000 median, with a $1,100 p25 and $11,000 p75, but the top end includes repeated $50,000 grants. The pattern is selective and strategic rather than broad-based. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Climate Solutions, Rural Democracy Initiativeheartland Fund, State Leadership Project, and Washington Community Alliance, which points to recurring support for a stable set of intermediaries. The foundation appears to give as a private foundation making charitable contributions, with awards described as contributions to be used for charitable purposes. The recurring grant sizes and multi-year repeats suggest relationship-based funding rather than open application grantmaking.
Most grants land in Washington, which accounts for 65% of grants to recipients and is also the top giving state. Recent Washington recipients include Seattle, Bellevue, Yakima, Wenatchee, and Leavenworth. Outside Washington, the foundation has given to Atlanta, Raleigh, Baltimore, New York, Monona, Washington, DC, Anchorage, and one recipient in Fiji. The recipient map is strongly domestic, with 119 U.S. grants and one in Fiji.
It supports intermediary nonprofits working on democratic participation, rural voter engagement, narrative change, and climate advocacy. Recent grants went to groups such as State Leadership Project, Climate Solutions, and Fuse Innovation Fund, alongside rural organizing and voter engagement organizations.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Climate Solutions, Rural Democracy Initiativeheartland Fund, State Leadership Project, and Washington Community Alliance. That pattern suggests ongoing support for a core set of organizations.
The recent grant-size distribution centers on $1,100 at the 25th percentile, a $4,000 median, and $11,000 at the 75th percentile. The upper end is higher, with several $50,000 grants in the recent record.
Washington is the top state by grant count, with 65% of grants going to recipients in the state. Recent Washington recipients are located in Seattle, Bellevue, Yakima, Wenatchee, and Leavenworth.
Recent grants emphasize rural democracy, voter outreach for underrepresented groups, narrative and communications work for progressive policy, and climate advocacy. Examples include Rural Democracy Initiativeheartland Fund for rural democracy, Black Male Voter Project for voter engagement, and Winning Jobs Narrative for narrative change.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENTACHEE VALLEY MUSEUM | WENATCHEE, WA | $175,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| RURAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVEHEARTLAND FUND | BALTIMORE, MD | $125,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| TOWN HALL ASSOCIATION | SEATTLE, WA | $100,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| DEMOCRACY FORWARD FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE | SEATTLE, WA | $42,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MOMSRISING EDUCATION FUND | BELLEVUE, WA | $40,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| STATE LEADERSHIP PROJECT | RALEIGH, NC | $30,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| RURAL PEOPLE'S PLATFORM | WINTHROP, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THE ALASKA CURRENT | ANCHORAGE, AK | $15,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| RURAL URBAN BRIDGE INITIATIVE (VIA APPALACHIAN PEACE EDUCATION CENTER) | ABINGDON, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| RURAL ORGANIZINGORG EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NORTHWEST HARVEST | SEATTLE, WA | $9,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WENATCHEE RIVER INSTITITUE | LEAVENWORTH, WA | $6,100 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FRO CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CHELAN-DOUGLAS TRUST | WENATCHEE, WA | $6,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| LITERACY SOURCE | SEATTLE, WA | $5,550 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | SEATTLE, WA | $5,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY TEAM INC | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF LAND TRUSTS | SEATTLE, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WENATCHEE OUTDOORS | WENATCHEE, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| REAL RESOURCES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL | COLVILLE, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA EDUCATION FUND | SEATTLE, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NEO PHILANTHROPY DESTINATION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST | SEATTLE, WA | $4,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WOODLAND PARK ZOO TREE KANGAROO PROJECT | SEATTLE, WA | $3,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WASHINTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION | SEATTLE, WA | $3,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRACY FUND (FOR AMPLIFY) | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ONEAMERICA | SEATTLE, WA | $2,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| COASTAL HARVEST HOQUIAM FOOD BANK | HOQUIAM, WA | $2,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| KUOW | SEATTLE, WA | $1,800 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NRDC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (EDF) | NEW YORK, NY | $1,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| TOPPENISH COMMUNITY CHEST FOOD BANK | TOPPENISH, WA | $1,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| OKANOGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL | OKANOGAN, WA | $1,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| FUTUREWISE | SEATTLE, WA | $1,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WASHINGTON WILDLIFE & RECREATION COALITION | SEATTLE, WA | $1,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| DOWNTOWN EMERGENCY SERVICES CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $1,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARTIABLE PURPOSES |
| OUTRIGHT INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $1,200 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| REAL RENT DUWAMISH VIA DUWAMISH TRIBAL SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA | $1,200 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARTIABLE PURPOSES |
| TEAM READ | SEATTLE, WA | $1,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF DAYTON | DAYTON, WA | $1,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| GREEN EMPOWERMENT | PORTLAND, OR | $1,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CASA LATINA | SEATTLE, WA | $600 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THE STORY OF STUFF PROJECT | BERKELEY, CA | $600 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NORTHWEST HEALTH LAW ADVOCATES | SEATTLE, WA | $600 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| REMOTE ENERGY | TACOMA, WA | $550 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SSP FOUNDATION FREE FLIGHTS | TRUCKEE, CA | $500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| JUSTICE FOR GIRLS COALITION | SEATTLE, WA | $300 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BLACK MALE VOTER PROJECT | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
WENTACHEE VALLEY MUSEUM
$175,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
RURAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVEHEARTLAND FUND
$125,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
THE ALASKA CURRENT
$15,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
RURAL URBAN BRIDGE INITIATIVE (VIA APPALACHIAN PEACE EDUCATION CENTER)
$10,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
RURAL ORGANIZINGORG EDUCATION FUND
$10,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
NORTHWEST HARVEST
$9,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION
$7,500CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CHELAN-DOUGLAS TRUST
$6,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
$5,500CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF LAND TRUSTS
$5,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
WENATCHEE OUTDOORS
$5,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
REAL RESOURCES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
$5,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
NEO PHILANTHROPY DESTINATION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
$3,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRACY FUND (FOR AMPLIFY)
$3,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
COASTAL HARVEST HOQUIAM FOOD BANK
$2,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
KUOW
$1,800CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (EDF)
$1,500CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
TOPPENISH COMMUNITY CHEST FOOD BANK
$1,500CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
OKANOGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
$1,500CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
WASHINGTON WILDLIFE & RECREATION COALITION
$1,500CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARTIABLE PURPOSES
REAL RENT DUWAMISH VIA DUWAMISH TRIBAL SERVICES
$1,200CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARTIABLE PURPOSES
TEAM READ
$1,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF DAYTON
$1,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
REMOTE ENERGY
$550CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
SSP FOUNDATION FREE FLIGHTS
$500CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
JUSTICE FOR GIRLS COALITION
$300CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
BLACK MALE VOTER PROJECT
$50,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES