Democracy Works Inc
- Assets
- $12.5m
- Revenue
- $12.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 82
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 06/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-2460359
Organization Overview
Democracy Works Inc, operating under the name Turbovote, is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Turbovote employed 82 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Turbovote 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, Turbovote generated $12.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVING CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY SIMPLIFYING AND MODERNIZING THE VOTING PROCESS FOR VOTERS AND ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEMOCRACY WORKS DIRECTLY ENGAGES VOTERS VIA TURBOVOTE AND HOW TO VOTE (HTV). TURBOVOTE HELPS AMERICANS VOTE BY PROVIDING REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE, MAIL BALLOT REQUEST GUIDANCE, AND PERSONALIZED ELECTION NOTIFICATIONS. BY SUPPORTING VOTERS THROUGHOUT THEIR VOTING JOURNEYS, TURBOVOTE INCREASES ACCESS TO DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION. HOWTOVOTE PROVIDES STATE-BY-STATE SUMMARIES OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTING RULES FOR ALL 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, THIS RESOURCE FEATURES TWO DIFFERENT SECTIONS FOR EACH STATE: HOW TO REGISTER AND HOW TO VOTE. BY BREAKING DOWN THE OPTIONS EACH STATE OFFERS FOR CASTING A BALLOT, HTV EMPOWERS VOTERS TO CHOOSE THE VOTING METHOD THAT BEST SUITS THEM.
THE VOTING INFORMATION PROJECT (VIP) IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DEMOCRACY WORKS AND THE STATES TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL INFORMATION TO VOTERS ABOUT WHERE TO VOTE WHERE THEY LOOK FOR IT MOST-ONLINE. THE ONLY OFFICIAL NATIONWIDE ELECTIONS DATASET, VIP IS PUBLISHED ON THE GOOGLE CIVIC API, MAKING IT AVAILABLE TO HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS AND THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SPACE AT LARGE.
BALLOT SCOUT IS AN APPLICATION THAT TRACKS DOMESTIC BALLOTS SENT THROUGH THE MAIL USING UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (USPS) INTELLIGENT MAIL BARCODES. BY ADDING VISIBILITY INTO THE MAIL VOTING PROCESS FOR VOTERS AND ELECTION OFFICIALS, BALLOT SCOUT RETURNS CONFIDENCE AND TRUST TO THE SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Seth E Flaxman CEO (through Dec 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $254,116 |
Luis Lozada General Counsel/interim CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $190,297 |
Maria Bianchi VP Of Program & Product | 40 | $174,161 | |
Michael Rogers Chief Development Officer | 40 | $168,500 | |
Sonya Glazer Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $162,250 |
Gordon Stratton Principal Engineer | 40 | $156,100 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Meteorite Advisers Consulting For Corporate Partnership | 12/30/21 | $577,565 |
Anne Koo Thornquist Sphr Human Resources Consultant | 12/30/21 | $109,976 |
Twilio Inc Platform To Send Sms Notifications | 12/30/21 | $311,186 |
Crowell Moring Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $438,305 |
Creative Artists Agency Strategic Support & Management Of The Ci | 12/30/21 | $160,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,500,233 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,991,688 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,491,921 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,615,358 |
| Investment income | $3,107 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,158,361 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $818,792 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $212,428 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,161,971 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $979,162 |
| Payroll taxes | $633,717 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $374,814 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,370 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,279,756 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,154 |
| Office expenses | $49,576 |
| Information technology | $679,083 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $168,382 |
| Travel | $35,572 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,200 |
| Insurance | $28,828 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,376,666 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,243,476 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,121,856 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,838,324 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,561 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $176,135 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,150 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $47,946 |
| Total assets | $12,457,448 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $356,779 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $218,863 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $12,540 |
| Total liabilities | $588,182 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,391,698 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $477,568 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,457,448 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Democracy Works Inc has recieved totaling $2,093,347.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Skoll Fund Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
Horace W Goldsmith Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250,000 |
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE CIVIC ALLIANCE PROJECT | $125,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Working Families Organization Inc Brooklyn, NY | $17,071,408 | $38,266,108 |
Nrdc Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $18,771,238 | $21,511,687 |
Democracy Works Inc Brooklyn, NY | $12,457,448 | $12,158,361 |
Public Wise Inc New York, NY | $310,750 | $4,026,523 |
Head Count Inc New York, NY | $6,196,597 | $4,165,433 |
New York Communities For Change Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,286,468 | $2,792,106 |
Pa Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | $3,563,540 | $6,052,076 |
Show Up Turn Out Inc New York, NY | $18,075 | $2,127,334 |
The Committee Of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | $1,499,955 | $1,928,460 |
Pennsylvania United Pittsburgh, PA | $520,714 | $1,321,633 |
Nonprofit Vote Inc Cambridge, MA | $1,403,849 | $1,508,215 |
Pirg New Voters Project Inc Boston, MA | $944,105 | $1,351,519 |