Right To Democracy Project
- Assets
- $338.4k
- Revenue
- $872.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-2079939
Organization Overview
Right To Democracy Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Right To Democracy Project employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Right To Democracy Project 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, Right To Democracy Project generated $872.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 69.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $795.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 62.2% per year over the past 3 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCE DEMOCRACY, EQUITY, AND SELF-DETERMINATION IN U.S. TERRITORIES THROUGH PARTICIPATORY ADVOCACY, NARRATIVE AND CULTURAL CHANGE, AND ECOSYSTEM BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR ECOSYSTEM BUILDING PROGRAM WORKS TO FACILITATE AND SUPPORT A MULTISECTORAL NETWORK OF LEADERS TO CO-CREATE AND BUILD A NEW MOVEMENT TO CONFRONT AND DISMANTLE U.S. COLONIALISM. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: A LISTENING TOUR WITH 17 COMMUNITY DIALOGUES AND 200 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS ALL FIVE TERRITORIES; A SUMMIT ON U.S. COLONIALISM THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER MORE THAN 50 LEADERS FROM EACH TERRITORY, THEIR DIASPORA, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND PHILANTHROPY TO BUILD UNDERSTANDING, SOLIDARITY, AND CO-CREATE STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE; CO-CREATING AND FACILITATING A NEW CROSS-TERRITORIAL COALITION FOCUSED ON ADVOCACY, LITIGATION, ORGANIZING, INTERNATIONAL LAW & INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, AND EDUCATION & MEDIA; MONTHLY CROSS-TERRITORIAL VIRTUAL CONVERSATIONS.
OUR PARTICIPATORY ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE TO DEVELOP HIGH-IMPACT POLICY ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION FOCUSED ON DRIVING SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS ALL THREE BRANCHES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: ENGAGING CONGRESSIONAL, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND COMMUNITY ALLIES TO SUCCESSFULLY PRESS THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO CONDEMN THE INSULAR CASES; DEVELOPING NEW LITIGATION FOCUSED ON DEMOCRACY, SELF-GOVERNANCE, AND SELF-DETERMINATION; ADVANCING EQUITY IN FEDERAL BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND VETERANS SERVICES; ADDRESSING ISSUES OF CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; LEVERAGING MORE THAN 1,500 HOURS IN PRO BONO SUPPORT.
OUR NARRATIVE AND CULTURAL CHANGE PROGRAM WORKS TO COMBAT THE CULTURAL NORMALIZATION OF UNDEMOCRATIC COLONIAL RULE IN U.S. TERRITORIES. WE DO THIS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT WITH JOURNALISTS, EDUCATORS, ARTISTS, AND OTHERS, BOTH IN THE TERRITORIES AND THROUGHOUT THE U.S., LEVERAGING OUR ADVOCACY TO RAISE THE VISIBILITY OF THESE ISSUES. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: A YOUTH ARTS COMPETITION WHERE OVER 100 YOUNG PEOPLE FROM EACH TERRITORY USED ART TO EXPRESS WHAT DEMOCRACY MEANS TO THEM; OP-ED PLACEMENTS IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA; A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN ON THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TREATY OF PARIS; AND A 14,000 WORD NYT ESSAY FROM AN RTD CLIENT IN GUAM TITLED THE AMERICANS THAT AMERICA FORGOT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Neil Weare Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $150,000 |
Adi Martinez-Roman Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $100,501 |
Zen Hunter-Ishikawa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Atkins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ataveyra Medina Hernandez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $870,459 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $870,459 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4 |
| 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 | $872,346 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500 |
| 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. | $286,490 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,397 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,334 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $173 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,882 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,745 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,265 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $292,772 |
| Advertising and promotion | $75 |
| Office expenses | $10,580 |
| Information technology | $3,663 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $99,893 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,746 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $567 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $795,319 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,326 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,983 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $300,000 |
| 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 | $1,069 |
| 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 | $338,378 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,442 |
| 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 | $57,442 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $280,936 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $338,378 |