Free Russia Foundation
About Free Russia Foundation
Based in Washington, DC, Free Russia Foundation represents a global movement of activists and organizations united by a singular vision: a free, democratic, peaceful, and prosperous Russia that contributes positively to the international community. Established in 2014, the Foundation emerged from a commitment to support civil society and democratic values across Russia and throughout Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and beyond. The organization recognizes that democratic progress in countries neighboring Russia—including Ukraine, Belarus, and nations in the South Caucasus and Central Asia—directly strengthens the prospects for democratic development within Russia itself. Free Russia Foundation operates as a nonpartisan, independent 501(c)(3) organization with no government affiliation, relying entirely on the charitable support of individuals, foundations, and volunteers who share its vision. What distinguishes the Foundation is its unwavering focus on grassroots coordination and the amplification of activist voices across borders. Rather than imposing solutions, Free Russia Foundation facilitates collaboration among existing movements and organizations, recognizing that sustainable change emerges from within communities themselves. The Foundation's work spans policy analysis, advocacy support, and strategic coordination across multiple regions, always grounded in the principle that democracy and prosperity in Russia's neighboring countries strengthens the foundation for Russia's own democratic future. Through this interconnected approach, Free Russia Foundation builds bridges between activists, policymakers, and communities across Europe, North America, and Asia.