Lawyers Democracy Fund is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawyers Democracy Fund 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, Lawyers Democracy Fund generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $655.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LAWYERS DEMOCRACY FUND'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE ROLE OF ETHICS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALISM IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS TO INSURE FAIR AND HONEST ELECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALISM IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS THROUGH CREATING AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE, A TWITTER FEED, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FILING AMICUS BRIEFS, SUPPORTING LITIGATION, AND PUBLICATION OF OP-EDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Harvey Tettlebaum President; Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashlee Titus Secretary; Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Elliot Berke Treasurer (beginning 3/2021; Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Spencer Vice President; Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Dixon Treasurer (through 3/2021) | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Mike Andrews Director (beginning 11/2021) | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $1,780,150 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,780,150 |
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 | $1,780,150 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $364,442 |
Fees for services: Legal | $255,433 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,893 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,674 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,922 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $655,364 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,149,497 |
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 | $1,149,497 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,149,497 |
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 | $1,149,497 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Lawyers Democracy Fund has recieved totaling $1,795,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Restoration Action Downers Grove, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $1,455,000 |
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION AND NONPARTISAN POLICY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH ITS ELECTION INTEGRITY INVESTMENT PROJECT, WHICH AIMS TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES OF VOTING IRREGULARITIES AND ELECTORAL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | $275,000 |
State Government Leadership Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $65,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Association For Justice Washington, DC | $17,240,703 | $26,093,136 |
Association Of Corporate Counsel Washington, DC | $26,319,803 | $22,303,593 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington, DC | $35,415,252 | $13,567,003 |
National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc Washington, DC | $10,321,957 | $8,784,105 |
North Carolina Bar Association Cary, NC | $15,478,777 | $8,815,547 |
Public Justice Foundation Washington, DC | $17,587,243 | $9,549,497 |
Association Of Corporate Counsel Washington, DC | $9,585,774 | $6,892,301 |
National Sheriffs Association Alexandria, VA | $2,506,645 | $6,054,968 |
National Court Reporters Assn Reston, VA | $9,901,369 | $5,357,808 |
Kentucky Bar Association Frankfort, KY | $11,804,122 | $7,180,578 |
National Association Of College And University Attorneys Washington, DC | $12,444,017 | $5,234,478 |
Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies Inc Gainesville, VA | $11,972,321 | $4,641,271 |