Action For Democracy is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Action For Democracy 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACTIVATE THE POWER OF CITIZENS AND BUILD A PRO-DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT COMMITTED TO PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND INSTITUTIONS WORLDWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTIVATE THE POWER OF CITIZENS AND BUILD A PRO-DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT COMMITTED TO PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND INSTITUTIONS WORLDWIDE. THIS ACTIVITY IS ORGANIZED AROUND THREE INTERLINKED PILLARS - (1) COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH ORGANIZING CONCERNED CITIZENS, (2) FRONTLINE SUPPORT THROUGH PARTNERING WITH DEMOCRACY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE FAIR ELECTIONS AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE, (3) POLICY ADVOCACY TO MOBILIZE SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
David Koranyi Board President  | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $125,000 | 
Elisabeth Jennings Board Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Christopher Maroshegyi Board Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $11,250 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Super Future Kft Execute Hungarian Spring Campaign  | 12/30/22 | $176,835 | 
Cevennements Sas Curate Hungarian Democracy Festival  | 12/30/22 | $193,422 | 
Datadat Social Media Consultant  | 12/30/22 | $1,966,699 | 
| 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 | $11,277,682 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,277,682 | 
| 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 | $11,277,682 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $200,828 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $9,905,185 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,000 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,000 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $9,563 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $54,756 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $97,830 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,966,714 | 
| Office expenses | $36,057 | 
| Information technology | $12,878 | 
| 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 | $44,848 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $611 | 
| All other expenses | $20,730 | 
| Total functional expenses | $12,567,030 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,312 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total assets | $193,312 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,471,410 | 
| 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 | $11,250 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,482,660 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | -$1,289,348 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $193,312 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Action For Democracy has awarded $200,828 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE US PURPOSE: organization mission  | $40,828 | 
SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: organization mission  | $30,000 | 
WASHINGTON BRAZIL OFFICE PURPOSE: organization mission  | $130,000 |