State Democracy Project
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $19.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 03/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-2003442
Organization Overview
State Democracy Project is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, 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. State 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, State Democracy Project generated $19.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.2% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2014, State Democracy Project has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $21,172,632. 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
SDP SEEKS TO IMPROVE DEMOCRACY BY ENCOURAGING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSORED PROJECTSTHE STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT SUPPORTS A DIVERSE ARRAY OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS TO PURSUE STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO EXPAND PARTICIPATION, MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE RESPONSIVE, AND BUILD A MORE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT'S PROGRAM SERVICES CONCENTRATE ON PROVIDING THESE PARTNERS WITH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ARRANGEMENTS THAT ALLOW THEM TO FOCUS ON PROGRAMMATIC GOALS WHILE REDUCING THEIR BUREAUCRATIC OBLIGATIONS.BY THE END OF 2023, STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT HAS ENTERED INTO EIGHTEEN SEPARATE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT PROJECTS WHICH WILL FURTHER THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT. GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY THE AGREEMENTS AND MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONDUCTING THE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED. STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT MAY CHARGE UP TO THREE PERCENT OF ALL GIFTS RECEIVED IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECTS TO DEFRAY ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT COSTS RELATED TO MONITORING THESE AGREEMENTS. STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT RETAINS THE UNILATERAL VARIANCE POWER PURSUANT TO THE SIGNED AGREEMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tamara Brunner Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Cantor Secretary (thru June); Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rajan Narang Ed (thru Feb); Director (as Of Mar) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brian Kettenring Director (through Mar) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Asa Shaw Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Beth Schulman Sdp Director | Officer | 35 | $59,094 |
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 | $19,571,148 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,571,148 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $151,075 |
| 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 | $19,722,670 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,661,466 |
| 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. | $99,818 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,617 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,787 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $121,368 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,027 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,806 |
| Information technology | $2,799 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $12,164 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $103,004 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,368 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,024,385 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,652,177 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,432,548 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $31,709 |
| 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 | $2,884 |
| 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 | $3,119,318 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $139,050 |
| Grants payable | $19,209 |
| 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 | $158,259 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $678,165 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,282,894 |
| 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 | $3,119,318 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, State Democracy Project has awarded $16,661,466 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PRO DEMOCRACY CAMPAIGN PURPOSE: EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE EXPLICIT CHARITABLE, 501(C)(3) ELIGIBLE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN GRANTEE'S PROPOSAL | $1,025,000 |
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: STATE REFORM FELLOWSHIPS AND SPONSORED PROJECTS | $14,772,359 |
BE A HERO EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: 501(C)(3)-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES | $560,106 |
UN-PAC ACTION PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AS DESCRIBED IN FISCAL SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION AND SUBSEQUENT MATERIALS SHARED WITH SDP | $245,000 |
WOMEN UPRISING PURPOSE: 501(C)(3)-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES | $36,501 |
TIDES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: STATE REFORMS FELLOWSHIPS | $22,500 |