Driven by the values of transparency and accountability, Pierre and Pam Omidyar annually disclose their personal contributions to organizations that might influence, impact, or directly intersect with fundamental matters of democracy and public policy in the United States.

With a surge in voter suppression laws, political violence, and rising authoritarianism around the globe, the need to defend and uphold the very pillars of our democracy has never been more imperative.

The Omidyars’ 2023 contributions were mainly directed toward defending democracy, investing in ideas encouraging civic engagement, improving election administration, fostering transparency, and promoting effective governance.

Understanding that we live in a profoundly interconnected world, the Omidyars focused additional giving to help transform human exploitation and violent conflict into enduring freedom and peace.

Please see the list below for The Omidyars’ 2023 501(c)(4) contributions. An archive of previous disclosures can be found here.

Organization	Focus	EIN	Amount
Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest (now known as the Public First Law Center)	Developing solutions that promote transparency and responsiveness in government.	46-3490671	$381,643
Democracy Fund Voice	Advocating for a stronger, healthier democracy that is responsive to the public and able to meet America’s greatest challenges.	46-5051755	$28,747,249
Humanity United Action	Advocating for legislative policies that cultivate the conditions for enduring freedom and peace.	26-2583379	$1,000,676
2023 Total			$30,129,568

In addition to the direct giving above, some Omidyar Group organizations also give to 501(c)4s, including Omidyar Network.

After several months of deliberation, it has been decided that Omidyar Network India* will stop making new investments and will completely transition out of the market by the end of 2024. Over the next two months, the board and leadership team will assess how best to manage the organization’s portfolio while recognizing the long and trusted partnerships that the Omidyar Network India team has built.

This decision was heavily informed by the significant change in context and the growth in the economic landscape that the India-based team has experienced since first making investments there in 2010. Today, there is more Indian led philanthropic and venture capital than ever before, the country has a vibrant start-up sector, and several funds now have a middle and lower-middle income focus as part of their investment strategy. From its outset, the Omidyar Network India team identified these system shifts as critical to impact and worked diligently to help catalyze this change.

The organization’s unique focus on bringing the country’s Next Half Billion into the formal economy through a dual check book model combining for-profit funding and non-profit investing helped to support the start-up ecosystem that exists today.

We are deeply proud of Omidyar Network India’s work and the success they have achieved.

*In 2010 Omidyar Network created an India-based team that in 2018 became Omidyar Network India, an independent entity. These changes are unrelated to Omidyar Network and their ongoing work.

Driven by the values of transparency and accountability, Pierre and Pam Omidyar annually disclose their personal contributions to organizations that might influence, impact, or directly intersect with fundamental matters of democracy and public policy in the United States.

In 2022, the Omidyars made personal contributions to several 501(c)4 organizations. As in previous years, this giving was directed largely toward defending and advancing the essential foundations of a healthy and inclusive American democracy. This includes supporting efforts to increase government transparency, accountability, and responsiveness, and to ensure that U.S. democracy is accessible to all —particularly those who have been historically underrepresented and willfully excluded. Additional contributions range from supporting causes related to quality of life in their home State of Hawaii, to addressing complex issues of human rights, dignity, exploitation, and suffering for people around the world.

Please see the list immediately below for The Omidyars’ 2022 501(c)(4) contributions. An archive of previous disclosures can be found here.

Organization	Focus	EIN	Amount
American Civil Liberties Union, Inc.	Supporting ACLU’s Voting Rights efforts and Systemic Equality agenda, which is working to build the capacity of affiliates in Southern states.	13-3871360	$1,000,000
Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest	Developing solutions that promote transparency and responsiveness in government.	46-3490671	$426,487
Democracy Fund Voice	Advocating for a stronger, healthier democracy that is responsive to the public and able to meet America’s greatest challenges.	46-5051755	$24,063,598
Holomua Collaborative	Advocating for public policies that make Hawaii more affordable for all working families through a diverse, sustainable economy and an abundance of quality job opportunities.	88-1955776	$100,000
Humanity United Action	Advocating for legislative policies that help transform human exploitation and violent conflict to enduring freedom and peace.	26-2583379	$1,034,738
2022 Total			$26,624,823

In addition to the direct giving above, some Omidyar Group organizations supported by Pierre and Pam also give to 501(c)4s, including Omidyar Network.

Driven by the values of transparency and accountability, Pierre and Pam Omidyar have committed to annually disclosing their personal contributions to organizations that might influence, impact, or directly intersect with fundamental matters of democracy and public policy in the United States.

In a year that began with the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol—and continued with the widespread passing of restrictive voting laws that disproportionally impact communities of color—the need to protect and strengthen the fundamental pillars of democracy was demonstrated in shocking detail throughout the nation.

Personal 501(c)(4) contributions made by the Omidyars in 2021 largely supported organizations and initiatives working to safeguard the future and promise of an inclusive, multiracial American democracy. Through research, advocacy, and action, these respective efforts aim to ensure that people can vote safely, receive accurate information about the process, and wade through mis- and disinformation about elections, candidates, and other vital institutions.

Please see the list immediately below for the Omidyars’ 2021 501(c)(4) contributions. An archive of previous disclosures can be found here.

Organization	Focus	EIN	2021 Contributions
America Votes	Empowering more Americans to vote, especially young people and communities of color, so the electorate is broad and reflects the diversity of the nation.	26-4568349	$1,000,000
American Civil Liberties Union, Inc.	Supporting the ACLU’s Systemic Equality efforts that seek to address the legacy and impact of racism and discrimination in America.	13-3871360	$750,000
Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest	Developing solutions that promote transparency and responsiveness in government.	46-3490671	$349,799
Defending Democracy Together	Dedicated to defending America’s democratic norms, values, and institutions and fighting abuses of power that threaten to undermine the integrity of U.S. elections and federal agencies.	82-3877328	$1,000,000
Democracy Fund Voice	Advocating for a stronger democracy that is responsive to the public and able to meet America’s greatest challenges.	46-5051755	$19,784,601
Humanity United Action	Advocating for legislative policies that help transform human exploitation and violent conflict to enduring freedom and peace.	26-2583379	$1,022,200
2021 Total			$23,906,600

In addition to the direct giving above, some Omidyar Group organizations supported by Pierre and Pam also give to 501(c)4s, including Omidyar Network.

POSTED ON APRIL 21, 2021

The decisive guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial is one step toward accountability, though the simple fact is that George Floyd’s murder at the hands of law enforcement should have never happened. There is difficult, necessary work to be done as we reckon with, face, and dismantle systemic racism in the U.S. The journey toward healing is long. But without it, we will never be a nation that is truly free, fair, and equitable.

We stand in solidarity with those on that journey and are committed to our continued evolution in support of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

The advent of social media introduced transformative platforms for people to share thoughts and information in entertaining and connective ways. But the benefits are increasingly being overshadowed by negative consequences as the monetization—and manipulation—of information threatens to tear us apart.

In an op-ed published in The Washington Post on October 9, I mentioned a paper, written by a team from two of our organizations—Democracy Fund and Omidyar Network—called, “Is Social Media A Threat to Democracy?” I’m pleased to share that paper with you here.

Addressing these issues will take input and influence not only from government entities and the technology industry, but also from members of civil society, like you. A healthy democracy relies on informed and engaged citizens, and we hope this research empowers you with detailed information you need to better understand the current threats posed by social media.

Perhaps most of all, we hope this research inspires you to join the conversation and find opportunities, big and small, to help protect our democratic values.

Download the White Paper

If you or your organization is interested in partnering with The Omidyar Group to explore solutions, please email inquiries@omidyargroup.com.

 

2022

Organization	Focus	EIN	Amount
American Civil Liberties Union, Inc.	Supporting ACLU’s Voting Rights efforts and Systemic Equality agenda, which is working to build the capacity of affiliates in Southern states.	13-3871360	$1,000,000
Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest	Developing solutions that promote transparency and responsiveness in government.	46-3490671	$426,487
Democracy Fund Voice	Advocating for a stronger, healthier democracy that is responsive to the public and able to meet America’s greatest challenges.	46-5051755	$24,063,598
Holomua Collaborative	Advocating for public policies that make Hawaii more affordable for all working families through a diverse, sustainable economy and an abundance of quality job opportunities.	88-1955776	$100,000
Humanity United Action	Advocating for legislative policies that help transform human exploitation and violent conflict to enduring freedom and peace.	26-2583379	$1,034,738
2022 Total			$26,624,823

2021

Organization	Focus	EIN	2021 Contributions
America Votes	Empowering more Americans to vote, especially young people and communities of color, so the electorate is broad and reflects the diversity of the nation.	26-4568349	$1,000,000
American Civil Liberties Union, Inc.	Supporting the ACLU’s Systemic Equality efforts that seek to address the legacy and impact of racism and discrimination in America.	13-3871360	$750,000
Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest	Developing solutions that promote transparency and responsiveness in government.	46-3490671	$349,799
Defending Democracy Together	Dedicated to defending America’s democratic norms, values, and institutions and fighting abuses of power that threaten to undermine the integrity of U.S. elections and federal agencies.	82-3877328	$1,000,000
Democracy Fund Voice	Advocating for a stronger democracy that is responsive to the public and able to meet our nation’s greatest challenges.	46-5051755	$19,784,601
Humanity United Action	Advocating for legislative policies that help transform human exploitation and violent conflict to enduring freedom and peace.	26-2583379	$1,022,200
2021 Total			$23,906,600

2020

Organization	Focus	EIN	2020 Contributions
Civic Action Fund	Strengthening our democracy through expanded voter outreach, engagement, and participation.	26-4486735	$45,000,000
Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest	Developing solutions that promote transparency and responsiveness in government.	46-3490671	$350,764
Democracy Fund Voice	Advocating for a stronger democracy that is responsive to the public and able to meet our nation’s greatest challenges.	46-5051755	$14,658,119
Humanity United Action	Advocating for legislative policies that help transform human exploitation and violent conflict to enduring freedom and peace.	26-2583379	$1,110,826
Republican Voters Against Trump	Amplifying the voices of those who were concerned by the statements and actions of President Donald Trump, including Republicans, former Republicans, conservatives, and those who had previously voted for Trump.	82-3877328	$1,000,000
2020 Total			$62,119,709

2019

Organization	Focus	EIN	2019 Contributions
Civic Action Fund	Strengthening democracy through greater representation, voter engagement, and civil empowerment.	26-4486735	$7,000,000
Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest	Developing solutions that promote transparency and responsiveness in government.	46-3490671	$272,500
Democracy Fund Voice	Advocating for a stronger democracy that is responsive to the public and able to meet our nation’s greatest challenges.	46-5051755	$9,379,609
Humanity United Action	Advocating for legislative policies that help transform human exploitation and violent conflict to enduring freedom and peace.	26-2583379	$855,000
2019 Total			$17,507,109