The Civic Engagement Research and Dissemination Hub is a get-out-the-vote (GOTV) research group and a fiscally sponsored project of left-of-center “fiscal clearinghouse” NEO Philanthropy. 1
In 2023, NEO Philanthropy received several grants that totaled $ 1 million from George Soros’ Open Society Foundations that were marked for the Civic Engagement Research and Dissemination Hub. 2
Background
The Civic Engagement Research and Dissemination Hub is a fiscally sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy, which serves as a “fiscal clearinghouse” for left-of-center groups. 1 The group has been operational since 2020. 3
Activities and Funding
The Civic Engagement Research and Dissemination Hub conducts research on increasing voter contact and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) engagement. The organization also supports GOTV campaign analysis and other voter-engagement efforts. 1 2 4
Funding
The Civic Engagement Research and Dissemination Hub is a fiscally sponsored project of the left-of-center NEO Philanthropy. Grants to the organization are routed through NEO Philanthropy. 1
In 2023, NEO Philanthropy received two $500,000 grants (totaling $1 million) from George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF) marked for the Civic Engagement and Research and Dissemination Hub. Both grants from OSF were funded by the affiliated Foundation to Promote Open Society. 2
In 2022, the Civic Engagement Research and Dissemination fund received a $200,00 grant from the Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation through a grant to the left-of-center Analyst Institute to fund work on voter engagement issues. 4
The Civic Engagement Research and Dissemination Fund received at least $100,000 from a grant to NEO Philanthropy from the 128 Collective Foundation in 2020. 3
References
- “Civic Engagement Research & Dissemination Hub.” Democracy Fund. Accessed September 22 ,2024. https://democracyfund.org/grant/civic-engagement-research-dissemination-hub/.
- “Awarded Grants.” Open Society Foundations. 2023. Accessed September 22, 2024. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/past?filter_keyword=civic+engagement+research+and+dissemination+hub&grant_id=OR2023-88431.
- “128 Collective Foundation.” Return of Private Foundation. (Form 990-PF). 2021. Part XVI. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832899018/202203199349109415/full.
- “Civic Engagement Research & Dissemination Hub.” Blaustein Philanthropic Group. 2022. Accessed September 22, 2024 https://blaufund.org/civic-engagement-research-dissemination-hub/.