American Oversight is dedicated to holding our government accountable. Through open records requests and the power of the courts, we are working every day to uncover corruption, malfeasance, or other misconduct and to hold the government up to public scrutiny.
The Business Forward Foundation is an independent research and education organization focused on enhancing America’s economic competitiveness through policy analysis and insights from business leaders. They address critical issues such as climate change, immigration reform, and infrastructure investment, providing education to policymakers and the public via white papers, issue briefs, and events. Their unique approach combines extensive business insights with rigorous analysis, positioning them as a key player in shaping policy discussions that impact the economy.
Common Cause is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy reinventing an open, honest, and accountable government that serves public interests as well as empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process. With nearly 400,000 members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to an honest, open, and accountable government as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy. Common Cause was founded by John Gardner in 1970 in Washington, District of Columbia.
Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, dedicated to strengthening and expanding the pro-democracy movement in the U.S. The organization collaborates with grantees, donors, and partners to support leaders and initiatives that promote an inclusive, multiracial democracy. By investing in various organizations and advocating for structural changes, Democracy Fund aims to defend against anti-democratic threats and ensure that the political system remains resilient and trustworthy. Their work includes funding over 400 organizations and making significant grants to support democracy-related efforts across the nation.
Democracy Works is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that collaborates with election officials, tech platforms, and nonprofits to provide reliable voting guidance. Founded in 2010, it has supported over 30,000 polling places and guided 15 million voters, making it a leading source for accurate voting information. Their digital platform and API offer comprehensive data and tools to enhance voter access and participation across all 50 states, positioning them as a key player in the civic tech sector.