Democracy Unlimited Of Humboldt County, operating under the name Democracy Unlimited, is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Democracy Unlimited 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 12/2023, Democracy Unlimited generated $70.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $166.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEMOCRACY UNLIMITED UPLIFTS PEOPLE TO BUILD A WORLD WHERE OUR SYSTEMS OF POWER PRIORITIZE THE WELL-BEING OF HUMANS AND THE LIVING WORLD. WE RECLAIM AUTHORITY THAT HAS BEEN UNJUSTLY SEIZED BY GOVERNMENTS AND CORPORATIONS - ALL WITH THE AIM OF CULTIVATING A GENUINELY DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY INCLUDING ACTIVELY WORKING IN SOLIDARITY WITH MUTUAL AID GROUPS ROOTED IN AN ANTI-OPPRESSION FRAMEWORK, ADVOCATING FOR URGENT CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, AND ENDING PROFIT DRIVEN AGENDAS. WE WILL WIN BY BUILDING NETWORKS FOR COMMUNITY-DRIVEN CHANGE AND COLLECTIVE ACTION, PREPARING THE GROUND FOR CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM AND SYSTEMIC TRANSFORMATION WHILE PROMOTING NON-VIOLENT POPULAR UPRISINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZED TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT DEMOCRACY AND CORPORATIONS THROUGH GRASSROOTS CONVERGENCES AND SPEAKING TOURS. NO ACTIVITY THIS YEAR; KEPT AS PLACEHOLDER DUE TO FUTURE PROGRAM PLANS IN 2024.
MOVE TO AMEND EDUCATION FUND: PROVIDES GRANTS TO MOVE TO AMEND TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATED GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF DEMOCRACY AND CORPORATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, THE IMPACT THAT THE CURRENT STATE OF DEMOCRACY HAS ON SOCIAL MOVEMENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR MISSION, AND ON SOLUTIONS TO END CORPORATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND GET MONEY OUT OF POLITICS; TO SUPPORT AND ACT IN SOLIDARITY WITH ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON SOLUTIONS THAT WOULD BE ACHIEVABLE WITH AN END OF CORPORATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND MONEY AS SPEECH; AND TO CONNECT WITH ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO CREATING A DIVERSE, INDEPENDENT, POWERFUL AND AUTHENTIC DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: GRANTED FUNDS TO MOVE TO AMEND FOR THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - 1) A RADICAL GATHERING WORKED WITH COALITION LEADERS TO HOST A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS, AND PANELS, TO TEACH, LEARN AND PRACTICE ORGANIZING SKILLS. 2) ECO-NET STRENGTHENED PUBLIC EDUCATION, FACILITATED PRESENTATIONS FOR HOW ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS CAN CHALLENGE CORPORATE RULE, MOBILIZED ACTIVISTS, WHILE PRIORITIZING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY. EXAMPLE: MOVE TO AMEND PARTICIPATED AT END FOSSIL FUELS ACTION IN MANHATTAN, NY. 3) DEVELOPED AND HOSTED THREE CONSTITUTION DAY EVENTS IN DC FOCUSED ON THE COURTS, THE CORPS AND CONGRESS. 4) PRESENTED "ABOLISHING CORPORATE RULE IS PART OF THE SOLUTION TO AUTHORITARIANISM AND FASCISM" AT THE 22ND CENTURY CONFERENCE. 5) EDUCATED 3 POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS ON THE RAMIFICATIONS OF CORPORATE PERSONHOOD AND MONEY AS SPEECH IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS AND LAUNCHED HANDS-ON ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITIES. 6) MOVEMENT EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT TALKS (MEETS) PRESENTED- 3. 7) STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH, AND INTERNAL TRAINING WORK-PLANS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Williams Director/independent Contractor | Trustee | 20 | $39,323 |
Daniel Lee President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tara Ingram Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jason Bayless Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kelsey Reedy Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,349 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,125 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $70,349 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $70,349 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $67,021 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $39,323 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,800 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,627 |
Information technology | $36,443 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,718 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $166,739 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,518 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $26,008 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $93,526 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $31 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $93,495 |
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 | $93,526 |
Over the last fiscal year, Democracy Unlimited Of Humboldt County has awarded $125,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MOVE TO AMEND PURPOSE: GRASSROOTS LOBBYING FOR THE WE THE PEOPLE AMENDMENT - $9000 DIRECT LOBBYING IN SUPPORT OF THE WE THE PEOPLE AMENDMENT - $5000 | $14,000 |
MOVE TO AMEND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES OF DEMOCRACY, CORPORATIONS AND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION | $111,000 |