Democracy Initiative is located in Washington, DC. As of 12/2022, Democracy Initiative employed 4 individuals. Democracy Initiative is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2023, Democracy Initiative generated $4.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (39.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8k during the year ending 04/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
STATE PROGRAMS - DI ENGAGED MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AROUND DEMOCRACY REFORMS IN SEVERAL STATES. DI PROVIDED STAFFING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO GENERATE NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS' PARTICIPATION IN A CAMPAIGN FOR A MEASURE IN HOWARD COUNTY THAT WOULD ALLOW PEOPLE-POWERED FAIR ELECTIONS THAT EMPOWER SMALL DONORS AND COMBAT THE INFLUENCE OF BIG MONEY IN POLITICS. DI ORGANIZATIONS WERE HEAVILY ENGAGED IN A CAMPAIGN TO RESTORE VOTING RIGHTS TO MORE THAN 40,000 MARYLANDERS; UNDER A NEW LAW THAT OVERCAME THE GOVERNOR'S VETO, MARYLANDERS WITH FELONY CONVICTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED TO VOTE UPON THEIR RELEASE. DI AMPLIFIED EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION EFFORTS IN OTHER STATES, INCLUDING ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, AND NORTH CAROLINA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tefere Gebre President Until Mar. 2022 | 1 | $0 | |
Marilyn Carpenteyro President As Of Oct. 2022 | 1 | $0 | |
Karen Hobert Flynn Director And Sec./treasurer Until Oct. 2022 | 1 | $0 | |
Virginia Kase Solomon Director | 1 | $0 | |
Taifa Butler Director | 1 | $0 | |
Erich Pica Director | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,563 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,563 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $174,732 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $49,167 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $3,000 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $1,751 |
| Total expenses | $1,751 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $0 |