named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
A World to Win Fellowship
Annual fellowship that selects emerging leaders to participate in virtual workshops with socialist leaders, receive a $5,000 award, and share their organizing successes; focuses on expanding the democratic socialist movement
Multiracial Organizing Institute
Convenes young organizers of color from across the country to build leadership and organizing skills within the democratic socialist movement
Political Education Production
Produces films, books, podcasts, and graphic novels such as "The Big Scary 'S' Word," "We Own the Future," and "Religious Socialism" to educate the public about democratic socialism
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
- Advance equity and inclusion in organizational practicesProhibits discrimination and implements affirmative action policies across all activities and employment practices to ensure equity based on race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected statuses.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for single-payer health care through international speaker toursCollaborated with labor unions to bring Canadian health care experts and trade unionists on U.S. speaking tours to advocate for a single-payer health care system.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Build organizing capacity through training programs and fellowshipsOrganizes workshops, convenings, and fellowship programs such as the Multiracial Organizing Institute and the A World to Win Fellowship to train emerging organizers in building mass organizations, coalitions, and recruitment within a multiracial framework.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Fund media and storytelling projects to advance democratic socialist visionInvests in and provides financial support for media and storytelling initiatives including documentaries, graphic novels, anthologies, and podcasts that promote public understanding of democratic socialism.
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Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 1 activity
- Grow democratic socialists' power in elected office through the How We Win networkLeads the How We Win network to strengthen democratic socialists in elected office by sharing legislation and best practices, fostering co-governance with DSA activists, and highlighting socialist leadership through webinars and convenings.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Produce political education materials to promote democratic socialismCreates and distributes educational content such as the film THE BIG SCARY S WORD, the book WE OWN THE FUTURE, the GET UP training program, and the Religious Socialism print publication to expand public understanding of democratic socialism and its intersections with faith.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Support collaboration between DSA chapters and socialists in officeOrganizes events and provides resources to help DSA chapters initiate or improve collaboration with socialists in office, grow local chapters, and develop member leadership.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host large-scale political education conferencesOrganized the "Eurosocialism and America" conference in 1980, convening over 2,000 activists in Washington, D.C. to engage with international democratic socialist leaders.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$400K
Contributions & grants$375K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K5%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$379K
Program expenses16%
Admin / overhead80%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$285K
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$783K
Cash$287K
Investments$494K
Liabilities$100K
Net assets$683K
Liquid reserves24.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA SVART | Director | 15 | $57K |
board members · 11
- BIANCA CUNNINGHAM — Director
- BRANDON WEST — Director
- CHRISTINE RIDDIOUGH — Vice President
- DAVID DUHALDE — President
- DAVID GREEN — Director
- FRANK LLEWELLYN — Secretary
- JAMES TIERNEY — Treasurer
- LEANNA BALLESTER — Director
- MAXINE PHILLIPS — Director
- RUSS WEISS-IRWIN — Director
- YAEL BRIDGE — Director
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Austin DSA Partner — Collaborates on socialists in office (SIO) initiatives, represented by Heidi Sloan from Councilmember Mike Siegel’s office
- Chicago DSA Partner — Collaborates on socialists in office (SIO) initiatives, represented by alderperson Byron Sigcho-Lopez
- DSA Partner — Partners with DSA in the selection process for the A World to Win Fellowship.
- DSA Fund Funder — Provided support for the Multiracial Organizing Institute.
- DSA National Electoral Committee Partner — Co-sponsor of a webinar on grassroots organizing and policy advocacy.
- Democratic Socialists of America Network — DSA Fund is the 501(c)3 political education sibling organization to the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Network — Collaborates with DSA chapters to foster co-governance and movement-building.
- Dissent Partner — Co-sponsor of a webinar on grassroots organizing and policy advocacy.
- Grassroots Power Project Partner — Founded by Richard Healey, a DSA Fund board member, indicating organizational alignment and leadership overlap.
- How We Win Partner — DSA Fund leads the How We Win network to support democratic socialists in elected office.
- In These Times Partner — Co-sponsor of a webinar on grassroots organizing and policy advocacy.
- Jacobin Partner — Co-sponsor of a webinar on grassroots organizing and policy advocacy.
- Louisville DSA Partner — Collaborates on socialists in office (SIO) initiatives, represented by Louisville councilmember JP Lyninger
- NYC DSA Partner — Collaborates on socialists in office (SIO) initiatives, represented by founding member of NY SIOC Sumathy Kumar
- Religion & Socialism Working Group Partner — DSA Fund supports the 'Heart of a Heartless World' podcast produced by this DSA working group.
- UAW Partner — Collaborated with IDS in the early 1990s to bring Canadian healthcare advocates to the U.S. for public forums on single-payer healthcare.
- Young Democratic Socialists of America Partner — Collaborates with YDSA in the selection process for the A World to Win Fellowship.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Border Learning and Policy Advocacymethodology: cross-border policy advocacyBy convening international democratic socialist leaders and importing models like single-payer healthcare through transnational collaboration, the organization produces shifts in U.S. policy debates, because exposure to successful foreign systems strengthens domestic advocacy during periods of political resistance.
- Cultural and Narrative Changemethodology: cultural and narrative changeBy funding narrative and cultural projects that communicate democratic socialist values, the organization produces broader public engagement and political education, because shifting public consciousness through culture makes socialist ideas more accessible and relatable.
- Networked Leadership Developmentmethodology: networked leadership developmentBy connecting democratic socialists in elected office through a coordinated network, the organization produces stronger political strategy and amplified leadership, because shared learning and alignment among officeholders increases movement cohesion and policy impact.
- SIO-Driven Chapter Growthmethodology: SIO-driven chapter growthBy engaging in electoral campaigns and legislative fights through socialists in office, the organization produces chapter growth and member leadership development, because visible political victories and coordinated mobilizations attract new members and deepen activist commitment.