Advance Democracy Inc is located in Mclean, VA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Advance Democracy Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advance Democracy Inc 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 12/2021, Advance Democracy Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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ADVANCE DEMOCRACY, INC. (ADI) IS A NON-PARTISAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS, NON-PROFITS, AND OTHER ENTITIES TO RESEARCH SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING PUBLIC PROBLEMS, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE, PUBLIC HEALTH, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND GLOBAL EXTREMISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCH - THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH BY BUILDING RESEARCH NETWORKS THAT INCLUDE EXPERTS IN FINANCIAL RECORDS, DATA ACQUISITION, PUBLIC-RECORDS RESEARCH, SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYSIS, PUBLIC POLICY, AND LEGAL AFFAIRS. OUR UNIQUE STRUCTURE AND APPROACH ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO RESEARCH COMPLEX PUBLIC-INTEREST PROBLEM SETS RAPIDLY AND EFFICIENTLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel J Jones President, CEO | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $398,515 |
Deanna E Woodman Director Of Research | 40 | $137,302 | |
Michael S Balascio Treasurer, Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adam S Kaufmann Secretary, Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Quest Research & Investigations Llc Research Consulting | 12/30/21 | $537,813 |
Grey Cloud Llc Research Consulting | 12/30/21 | $208,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $68,417 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,301,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,369,917 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8 |
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 | $4,369,925 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $424,490 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,449 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $350,654 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $49,371 |
Other employee benefits | $15,844 |
Payroll taxes | $48,975 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,726 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $88,409 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,029,049 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,891 |
Information technology | $46,931 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $84,908 |
Travel | $43,744 |
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 | $4,811 |
Insurance | $30,413 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,245,492 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,755,412 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,219 |
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 | $331,035 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,663 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $21,000 |
Total assets | $4,133,329 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $142,059 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,505 |
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 | $145,564 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,987,765 |
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 | $4,133,329 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Advance Democracy Inc has recieved totaling $1,395,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES | $500,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $200,000 |
Catena Foundation Carbondale, CO PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY- CLIMATE PROJECT | $125,000 |
Childrens Tr 04132005 New York, NY PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE | $85,000 |
Arca Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Gill Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $75,000 |
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---|---|---|
Washington Institute For Near East Policy Washington, DC | $78,463,635 | $24,631,416 |
Henry L Stimson Center Washington, DC | $7,355,197 | $13,547,018 |
International Center For Research On Women Washington, DC | $9,729,169 | $9,479,152 |
Federation For American Immigration Reform Washington, DC | $30,645,621 | $7,177,636 |
Institute Of World Politics Washington, DC | $18,856,651 | $9,210,460 |
Middle East Institute Washington, DC | $35,038,211 | $7,193,589 |
Manufacturing Institute Washington, DC | $12,149,684 | $11,688,291 |
Institute For Policy Studies Washington, DC | $13,331,441 | $7,298,646 |
Center For International Environmental Law Inc Washington, DC | $9,410,805 | $10,375,096 |
Organization For Tropical Studies Inc Durham, NC | $14,310,445 | $4,521,186 |
Center For Security Policy Inc Washington, DC | $521,252 | $1,831,582 |
Inter-American Dialogue Washington, DC | $9,326,033 | $4,174,889 |