Democracy Initiative Education Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, 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. Democracy Initiative Education Fund 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 04/2023, Democracy Initiative Education Fund generated $8.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (42.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1k during the year ending 04/2023. 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:
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TO DEDICATE ITSELF TO PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT THE NECESSITY OF BROADER DEMOCRACY REFORM SO THAT DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE EDUCATION FUND CAN FULLY REALIZE THE PROMISE OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY; A GOVERNMENT OF, BY, AND FOR THE PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATIONAL EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT - DIEF ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE WITH AND SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE THEIR MEMBERSHIP. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, AND COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS TO HELP INFORM THE GROUPS' MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT DEMOCRACY ISSUES WHILE CONNECTING TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION AND TO UTILIZE A RACE, CLASS, GENDER LGBTQ EQUITY LENS.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - DIEF ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS LGBTQ LEADERS FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT THROUGH INTERNSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS.
NATIONAL EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT - DIEF ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE WITH AND SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE THEIR MEMBERSHIP. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, AND COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS TO HELP INFORM THE GROUPS' MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT DEMOCRACY ISSUES WHILE CONNECTING TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION AND TO UTILIZE A RACE, CLASS, GENDER LGBTQ EQUITY LENS.
STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS - DIEF ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION TO ENGAGE THEIR MEMBERS IN THE EFFORTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AROUND DEMOCRACY REFORM IN SEVERAL STATES, WORKING WITH LOCAL LEADERS. THE ORGANIZATIONS ALSO COORDINATE ENGAGEMENT OF LOCAL LEADERS IN NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS ON DEMOCRACY ISSUES. SPECIFIC ISSUES HAVE INCLUDED VOTING RIGHTS, CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND MONEY IN POLITICS.
MOVEMENT BUILDING AND COALITION - DIEF FOCUSES ORGANIZATIONS TO TRANSCEND SILOS AND TAKE COLLECTIVE ACTION BY UNIFYING AROUND DEMOCRACY REFORM. THE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATION OF PARTNER GROUPS IN COALITION ACTIVITIES AND FACILITATES INFORMATION SHARING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REGULAR COALITION MEETINGS ON VARIOUS DEMOCRACY ISSUES, NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION, AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP WITH INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS TO STRATEGIZE ON THEIR INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT THROUGH A RACE, CLASS, GENDER, LGBTQ EQUITY LENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tefere Gebre Dir. & President Until Mar. 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marilyn Carpenteyro President As Of Oct. 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Hobart Flynn Dir And Sec./treasurer Until Oct. 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Virginia Kase Solomon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Taifa Butler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Derrick Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,887 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,887 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $2,352 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $5,248 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $1,519 |
Total expenses | $9,119 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $0 |