The Bridge Alliance Education Fund is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports and convenes organizations and leaders working to strengthen American democracy. Through programs such as The Fulcrum, the Engaged Athlete Fellowship, News Ambassadors and the Healthy Democracy Project, it promotes civic engagement, media integrity, cross-ideological collaboration, and reforms intended to advance healthy self-governance.
Focuses on democracy and civic-reform policies including election integrity and voting access, civic education and engagement, media and journalism integrity, pluralism and cross-partisan bridge-building, and justice/equity/inclusion initiatives within the civic ecosystem.
Primarily funded by philanthropic grants and foundation support, supplemented by individual donations, program revenue, and occasional philanthropic partnerships and grants-in-kind.
Notable affiliated partners and figures include the National Academy of Public Administration (partnership on Fellows for Democracy and Public Service), former Bridge Alliance member organizations such as Represent.Us, Issue One, FairVote and Stand Up Republic, program brands like The Fulcrum and Engaged Athlete Fellowship, and leaders associated with the network including Mark Gerzon, John Steiner, Debilyn Molineaux, Kristina Becvar and David Nevins.
Non-profit (501(c)(3) educational foundation)
