Democracy Forward Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Democracy Forward Foundation employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Democracy Forward Foundation 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 06/2021, Democracy Forward Foundation generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 65.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
TO PROTECT OUR NATION'S RIGHTS AND INSTI- TIONS BY WORKING THROUGH LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES, HOLDING THE US GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE WHILE CONCURRENTLY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT MAKE OUR NATION'S DEMOCRACY STRONG BY WORKING THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES TO PRESERVE THE RULE OF LAW AND HOLD THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE, AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THOSE EFFORTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sean Lev Legal Director | Officer | 40 | $265,625 |
Anne Harkavy Exec Dir Resigned April 2021 | Officer | 40 | $238,333 |
Robin Thurston Managing Sr Counsel | Officer | 40 | $195,600 |
Jeffrey Dubner Managing Sr Counsel | Officer | 40 | $195,560 |
Michael Martinez Managing Sr Counsel | Officer | 40 | $184,986 |
Travis Annatoyn Managing Sr Counsel | Officer | 40 | $184,903 |
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 | $5,305,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,305,000 |
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 | -$7,915 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,297,085 |
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. | $1,304,482 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,777 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,516,221 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,870 |
Other employee benefits | $69,775 |
Payroll taxes | $202,218 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,809 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,883 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,777 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $47,552 |
Information technology | $20,322 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $227,400 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,935 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,898 |
Insurance | $30,692 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,741,069 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,977,874 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $192 |
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 | $57,143 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,723 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,345 |
Total assets | $4,068,777 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,304 |
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 | $32,304 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,036,473 |
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 | $4,068,777 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Democracy Forward Foundation has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Elizabeth And Joseph Massoud Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Center For Law And Social Policy Washington, DC | $19,175,600 | $12,084,757 |
Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalition Washington, DC | $4,021,347 | $8,220,603 |
National Legal Aid And Defender Association Washington, DC | $5,969,911 | $7,773,553 |
Democracy Forward Foundation Washington, DC | $4,068,777 | $5,297,085 |
Public Justice Center Inc Baltimore, MD | $3,311,123 | $3,104,378 |
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc Marion, VA | $2,134,624 | $3,338,524 |
Constitutional Accountability Center Washington, DC | $8,058,148 | $4,253,082 |
America First Legal Foundation Washington, DC | $4,359,987 | $6,388,442 |
Washington Legal Foundation Washington, DC | $33,526,815 | $3,704,118 |
Center For Justice And International Law Washington, DC | $1,723,842 | $1,310,153 |
Homeless Persons Representation Project Inc Baltimore, MD | $271,076 | $1,464,346 |
Louis D Brandeis Center Inc Washington, DC | $428,512 | $1,191,703 |