Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2000 TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF DEMOCRACY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND TO PROMOTE EMERGING STRATEGIES AND INNOVATIONS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCE DEMOCRATIC LIFE. IN PARTICULAR, OUR WORK FOCUSES ON THE CRITICAL ROLE LOCAL ECONOMIC STABILITY PLAYS IN STRENGTHENING CIVIC LIFE, PROVIDING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, ENHANCING FAMILY SECURITY, AND PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE SPONSORS A RANGE OF EDUCATION PROJECTS INVOLVING RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED WORK DESIGNED TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR WEALTH BUILDING INNOVATIONS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR ANCHOR INSTITUTION PROGRAM CONTINUED TO CARRY OUT RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER PLACE-BASED ANCHORS PLAY IN EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR THEIR COMMUNITY AND ITS RESIDENTS. THROUGH OUR NATIONAL HEALTHCARE ANCHOR NETWORK INITIATIVE, WE DEEPENED ENGAGEMENT WITH NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE LEADERS AT APPROXIMATELY 60 HEALTH SYSTEMS TO HELP THESE SYSTEMS USE THEIR HIRING, PURCHASING AND INVESTING POWER TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.WE WORKED WITH THESE SYSTEMS TO INCUBATE AND SCALE STRATEGIES THAT ESTABLISH THE ANCHOR MISSION AS A HEALTHCARE SECTOR PRIORITY AND TO LEAD INNOVATION IN ANCHOR MISSION IMPLEMENTATION, BOTH INTERNALLY AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, WITH A NETWORK GOAL TO DEFINE THE HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP STANDARD AND PROMOTE INDUSTRY COLLABORATION FOR PROACTIVELY ADDRESSING ECONOMIC AND RACIAL INEQITIES IN COMMUNITY CONDITIONS THAT CREATE POOR HEALTH.


THROUGH OUR ENGAGED PRACTICE AND EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP PROGRAMS, IN 2021, THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE PROVIDED GUIDANCE, EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING POGRAMS, RESEARCH AND PROGRAM SUPPRT TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO ARE SEEKING TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES THAT AIM TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND DISINVESTED NEIGHBORHOODS. FOR EXAMPLE , WE SUPPORTED PROJECTS WITH CITY AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES INCLUDING COLUMBUS OH, BALTIMORE AND WAHINGTON DC TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO LEVERAGE INSITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS TO CREATE JOB AND WEALTH BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED AND DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS. AS IN PRIOR YEARS WE ALSO CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE EVERGREEN COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE IN CLEVELAND OHIO.


CREATED A PLANNING GROUP OF ACADEMICS THAT MET WEEKLY FOR A YEAR TO DEVELOP OUR NEXT SYSTEM LEARNING LAB AND BEGIN DEVELOPING OUR NETWORK.THE FIRST LEARNING LAB WILL BE A SUMMER PILOT PROJECT FOCUSED ON EXPLORING OWNERSHIP AND PROPERTY IN POLITICAL ECONOMY THROUGH THE LENSES OF STRUCTURAL RACISM AND CLIMATE CHANGE.THE PLANNING GROUP DEVELOPED THE LEARNING LAB CONCEPT, HELD THREE ROUND TABLES WITH APPROXIMATELY 30 FACULTY, PRACTITIONERS, AND STUDENTS FOR FEEDBACK, AND REFINED THE LAB'S PURPOSE, FOCUS, AND STRUCTURE.THE LAB WILL CENTER OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY-LED PROJECTS AS EXAMPLES OF INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE JUSTICE THROUGH A PLURALITY OF OWNERSHIP FORMS.THE LEARNING LAB HAS MULTIPLE OBJECTIVES: TO ARTICULATE THE VALUES, NARRATIVES, AND DISTINCT STRUCTURAL FEATURES THAT COULD DEFINE AN EQUITABLE, JUST AND REGENERATIVE POLITICAL ECONOMIC SYSTEM; TO ILLUSTRATE MULTIPLE VISIONS AND PATHWAYS FOR THAT SYSTEM; TO BUILD THE PERSONAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF PARTICIPANTS; TO ADVANCE THE STRATEGY AND IMPACT OF COMMUNITY AND NATIONAL PROJECTS; AND TO CREATE INTELLECTUAL, PRACTICAL, AND MOVEMENT BUILDING RESOURCES TO ACCELERATE THE EMERGENCE OF A NEXT SYSTEM.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $967,511
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,572,841
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,540,352
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $7
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $46,430
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$560
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,304,413

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $2,385,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,335,000
Open Society Institute

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT

$400,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE HEALTHCARE ANCHOR NETWORK AS IT ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBER HOSPITALS TO APPLY A MORE EXPLICIT RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE LENS TO THEIR INVESTMENTS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES.

$250,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE HEALTHCARE ANCHOR NETWORK AS IT ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBER HOSPITALS TO APPLY A MORE EXPLICIT RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE LENS TO THEIR INVESTMENTS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES.

$200,000
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Open Society Institute

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING AND PUBLIC OWNERSHIP, AND SUPPORT MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO CREATE AND EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTE WEALTH

$100,000
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