Fair Democracy
- Assets
- $607.8k
- Revenue
- $13.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 82-2747849
Organization Overview
Fair Democracy, operating under the name Forward Majority Fund, is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Forward Majority Fund employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Majority 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 06/2023, Forward Majority Fund generated $13.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 99.4% per year over the past 4 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 2020, Forward Majority Fund has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $13,058,065. 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
FAIR DEMOCRACY WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY ARE HEALTHY WITH STRONG VOTING RIGHTS AND ACCESS, AN ENGAGED AND INFORMED ELECTORATE, AN OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT AND TRUSTED MESSENGERS ENGAGING AMERICANS IN CIVIL DISCOURSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE OUR FOUNDING, FAIR DEMOCRACY HAS WORKED TO (1) DRAFT NON-PARTISAN, FAIR DISTRICT MAPS IN PENNSYLVANIA AND PRESENT THEM TO THE STATE SUPREME COURT, AND (2) TRACK LEGISLATION IN STATE LEGISLATURES ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT PERTAIN TO ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, TAXES AND HEALTH CARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Cohen Director, President, Co-Ceo | OfficerTrustee | 16.8 | $102,742 |
Victoria Hausman Director, Treasurer, Co-Ceo | OfficerTrustee | 17.6 | $134,195 |
Ethan Roeder Chief Innovation Officer | 13.2 | $56,175 | |
Trent Armitage Campaigns Director | 8.3 | $31,945 | |
Jeff Rotkoff State Director | 24.5 | $82,701 | |
China Dickerson Political Director | 0.7 | $2,083 |
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 | $12,981,250 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,981,250 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,075 |
| 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 | $12,982,325 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,676,723 |
| 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. | $261,734 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $294,737 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,271 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,569 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,027 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $78,829 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,940 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $153,484 |
| Advertising and promotion | $117,000 |
| Office expenses | $27,332 |
| Information technology | $77,481 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,589 |
| 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 | $16,590 |
| All other expenses | $250 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,777,556 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,830 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $525,000 |
| 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 | $607,830 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,299 |
| 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 | $30,835 |
| Total liabilities | $38,134 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $569,696 |
| 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 | $607,830 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fair Democracy has awarded $11,676,722 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN BRIDGE 21ST CENTURY FNDN PURPOSE: ADVOCACY | $3,000,000 |
NEW DAY NEVADA INC PURPOSE: ADVOCACY | $1,950,000 |
NORTH STAR PROSPERITY PURPOSE: ADVOCACY | $1,500,000 |
GUARDING AGAINST PANDEMICS PURPOSE: ADVOCACY | $1,000,000 |
BETTER PENNSYLVANIA INC PURPOSE: ADVOCACY | $550,000 |
FORWARD MAJORITY ACTION PURPOSE: POLITICAL | $2,717,277 |