Defending Democracy Together
- Assets
- $13.4m
- Revenue
- $13.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3877328
Organization Overview
Defending Democracy Together, operating under the name See Schedule O, is located in Washington, DC. See Schedule O 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 12/2021, See Schedule O generated $13.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 36.9% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2018, See Schedule O has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $16,126,760. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO DEFENDING AMERICA'S DEMOCRATIC NORMS, VALUES, AND INSTITUTIONS AND FIGHTING FOR CONSISTENT CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES LIKE RULE OF LAW, FREE TRADE, AND EXPANDING LEGAL IMMIGRATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER'S (DDT) GENERAL PROGRAM PROMOTED GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE LAW AND THE CONSTITUTION, A WELCOMING LEGAL IMMIGRATION POLICY, AND FREE TRADE. DDT'S EXPERTS, BOARD MEMBERS , AND A PANEL OF NOTABLE CONSERVATIVE LEGAL ADVISORS PROMOTED VALUE AND POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH THE BEST TRADITIONS OF AMERICAN POLITICS THROUGH NEWSPAPER CONTRIBUTIONS, TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS, AND DIGITAL PROMOTION.
REPUBLICAN ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT (RAP) WAS A HIGH-PROFILE, CENTER-RIGHT VOICE DEDICATED TO DEMANDING POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY, PROTECTING THE RULE OF LAW, AND DEFENDING AMERICA'S DEMOCRATIC NORMS, VALUES, AND INSTITUTIONS. LAUNCHED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE JANUARY 6 ATTACK ON THE U.S. CAPITOL, RAP RAN COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS FOCUSED ON HOLDING ACCOUNTABLE ELECTED LEADERS WHO OBJECTED TO THE CERTIFICATION OF THE 2020 ELECTION, AND IN SUPPORT AND DEFENSE OF PRINCIPLED ELECTED LEADERS WHO TOOK COURAGEOUS STANDS TO DEFEND DEMOCRACY. RAP CREATED AND MAINTAINED A "DEMOCRACY REPORT CARD," WHICH WAS A ROBUST, THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED PUBLIC DATABASE THAT ASSIGNED GRADES TO ELECTED OFFICIALS BASED ON CRITERIA DEEMED TO BE OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO THE DEFENSE OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW.
CONFIRM GUPTA (CG) WAS A COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING VANITA GUPTA'S SUPPORT FROM CONSERVATIVES, REPUBLICANS, AND LEADERS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY. GUPTA WAS UNDER CONSIDERATION TO BE U.S. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND CG JOINED A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF HER NOMINATION.
THE PRESIDENTIAL REFORM PROJECT (PRP) WAS A COMMUNICATIONS AND LOBBYING CAMPAIGN AROUND EXECUTIVE BRANCH REFORMS, INCLUDING THE ELECTORAL COUNT ACT OF 1887, AND THE NATIONAL EMERGENCIES ACT OF 1976. PRP ASSESSED THE PROBLEMS AND AMBIGUITIES IN THE LAWS GOVERNING THE CONTEMPORARY PRESIDENCY, AND CONTRACTED LOBBYISTS TO PURSUE REFORMS. REPUBLICANS FOR THE RULE OF LAW (RROL) WAS A HIGH-PROFILE, CENTER-RIGHT VOICE DEFENDING THE INSTITUTIONS OF OUR REPUBLIC AND UPHOLDING THE RULE OF LAW. RRL RAN COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS PROMOTING FAITH IN OUR DEMOCRACY, PUSHING BACK AGAINST EFFORTS TO CHALLENGE THE 2020 ELECTION RESULTS, AND CALLING FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND A RETURN TO THE RULE OF LAW FOLLOWING THE DEADLY ATTACK ON THE U.S. CAPITOL. REPUBLICANS FOR VOTING RIGHTS (RVR) LAUNCHED IN JULY 2021 TO PROVIDE A STRONG, PROMINENT, RIGHT-OF-CENTER VOICE IN SUPPORT OF VOTING RIGHTS AND TO COMBAT ELECTION SUBVERSION EFFORTS. RVR RAN COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS TO DEFEND THE ACCESSIBILITY, INTEGRITY, AND COMPETITIVENESS OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Longwell Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $12,000 |
William Kristol Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $1,000 |
Linda Chavez Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $1,000 |
Mona Charen Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $1,000 |
Tim Miller Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $1,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Longwell Partners Inc Communication, Research | 12/30/21 | $2,676,483 |
Bully Pulpit Interactive Advertising | 12/30/21 | $896,146 |
National Cable Communications Advertising | 12/30/21 | $464,086 |
Lamar Texas Limited Partnership Advertising | 12/30/21 | $435,978 |
Facebook Inc Advertising | 12/30/21 | $157,515 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $13,666,118 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,666,118 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $987 |
| 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 | $13,667,105 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,561,598 |
| 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. | $16,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $2,517,062 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,295 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,187 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,475 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $77,532 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $234,798 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,460,249 |
| Office expenses | $405 |
| Information technology | $134,802 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $17,001 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,394 |
| All other expenses | $68 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,094,748 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,780 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,132,956 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $49,351 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,218 |
| 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 | $194 |
| 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 | $13,361,499 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $427,562 |
| 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 | $427,562 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,619,403 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $314,534 |
| 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 | $13,361,499 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Defending Democracy Together has awarded $1,561,598 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $1,000,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GALVANIZED ACTION. | $500,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $30,000 |
VETERANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $20,000 |
OPERATION GRANT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $11,598 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Defending Democracy Together has recieved totaling $950,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $500,000 |
Democracy Fund Voice Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Program support for Republicans for the Rule of Law initiative | $250,000 |
Sjs Partners Inc Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Register 2 Vote Austin, TX PURPOSE: Nonpartisan Program Support | $30,000 |
Register 2 Vote Austin, TX PURPOSE: Political Program Support | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Frontline Community Services Inc Beltsville, MD | $6,957,560 | $20,985,182 |
The Heights Inc Potomac, MD | $28,496,015 | $21,762,530 |
Germantown Home Philadelphia, PA | $23,238,200 | $17,117,508 |
Center For Global Development Washington, DC | $65,777,264 | $14,319,773 |
Results For America Washington, DC | $34,611,584 | $37,342,488 |
Humanim Inc Columbia, MD | $20,769,725 | $20,890,295 |
Camber Foundation Durham, NC | $143,536,160 | $30,406,277 |
Chandler Hall Health Services Inc Newtown, PA | $26,412,529 | $17,505,940 |
Senior Total Life Care Gastonia, NC | $7,534,285 | $22,491,131 |
Duke Integrated Network Inc Durham, NC | $2,381,377 | $12,476,427 |
Executive Education Academy Charter School Allentown, PA | $63,584,076 | $23,169,797 |
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |