Defending Democracy Together
- Assets
- $8.8m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-3877328
Organization Overview
Defending Democracy Together, operating under the name See Schedule O, is located in Washington, DC. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 12/2023, See Schedule O generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, See Schedule O has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $19,401,760. 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
2023
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, THE RULE OF LAW, AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION. DDT'S EXPERTS AND BOARD MEMBERS PROMOTED VALUES AND POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH THE BEST TRADITIONS OF AMERICAN POLITICS THROUGH NEWSPAPER CONTRIBUTION, TELEVISION ADVERTISMENTS, AND DIGITAL CONTENT.
THE DEMOCRACY INNOVATION FUND (DIF) INCUBATES AND ACCELERATES 501(C)(4) PRO-DEMOCRACY INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE CENTER-RIGHT. DIF GRANTS TO NASCENT ORGANIZATIONS TO PUT THESE ORGANIZATIONS ON A PATH TO INDEPENDENT GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.THE PRESIDENTIAL REFORM PROJECT (PRP) IS A COMMUNICATIONS AND LOBBYING CAMPAIGN AROUND EXECUTIVE BRANCH REFORMS, INCLUDING THE INSURRECTION ACT AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, PRP SUPPORTED INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCED GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROTECTED THE RULE OF LAW.
REPUBLICAN ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT (RAP) CONTINUED ITS ROLE AS A CENTER-RIGHT VOICE ADVOCATING FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY, THE RULE OF LAW, AND THE DEFENSE OF AMERICA'S DEMOCRATIC NORMS AND INSTITUTIONS. RAP CONDUCTED COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS AND MAINTAINED ITS 'DEMOCRACY REPORT CARD,' A PUBLIC DATABASE ASSIGNING GRADES TO ELECTED OFFICIALS BASED ON KEY CRITERIA RELATED TO DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW. ADDITIONALLY, RAP RAN EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES EMPHASIZING THAT NO PUBLIC OFFICIAL IS ABOVE THE LAW, REINFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN OUR DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM.
REPUBLICANS FOR UKRAINE (RFU) IS A PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE VALUES OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD, STANDING WITH ALLIES, AND PROMOTING POLICIES THAT WILL HELP UKRAINE PREVAIL IN ITS DEFENSIVE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA. THE PROJECT EMPHASIZES THEMES OF DEMOCRACY VS. AUTOCRACY, TRANS-ATLANTIC SOLIDARITY, AND AMERICA'S CORE VALUES OF FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Kristol Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $500 |
Linda Chavez Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $500 |
Mona Charen Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $500 |
Tim Miller Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $500 |
Sarah Longwell Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $12,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fox News Network Llc Advertising | 12/30/23 | $1,075,026 |
Longwell Partners Inc Communications, Research, Accounting | 12/30/23 | $2,164,113 |
National Cable Communications Advertising | 12/30/23 | $552,250 |
Google Llc Advertising | 12/30/23 | $192,912 |
Hawk Parent Holdings Llc Advertising Payment Processing | 12/30/23 | $141,505 |
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 | $4,333,215 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,333,215 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $144,850 |
| 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 | $4,479,565 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,925,000 |
| 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. | $14,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $2,136,070 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,180 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $122,023 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,130 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $104,419 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,440,378 |
| Office expenses | $1,037 |
| Information technology | $128,023 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $20,397 |
| 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 | $7,943 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,987,825 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $214,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,185,192 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $18,824 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $361,904 |
| Total assets | $8,780,416 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $459,880 |
| 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 | $193,452 |
| Total liabilities | $653,332 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,860,994 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $266,090 |
| 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 | $8,780,416 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Defending Democracy Together has awarded $2,925,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TELL IT LIKE IT IS PAC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $500,000 |
REPUBLICAN ACCOUNTABILITY PAC INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $2,000,000 |
PRINCIPLES FIRST FOR AMERICA LTD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $212,500 |
C & B GROUP PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $212,500 |