Fix The System - Wisconsin Action Inc, operating under the name Democracy Found Action, is located in Middleton, WI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (Y99) the organization is classified as: Mutual & Membership Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Democracy Found Action 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 12/2021, Democracy Found Action generated $151.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $95.3k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE & SUPPORT NONPARTISAN POLITICAL INNOVATION IN WISCONSIN BY ENGAGING IN LEGISLATIVE AND OUTREACH ACTIVITY TO IMPLEMENT A STRATEGY OF INNOVATIONS AND REFORMS TO OPEN UP COMPETITION IN THE POLITICS INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXPENSES TO PROMOTE & SUPPORT POLITICAL INNOVATIONS/REFORM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Katherine Gehl President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Eskrich Secretary Tr | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Andy Nunemaker Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Madeleine Lubar Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Austin Ramirez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Zimmerman Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
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 | $151,267 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $151,267 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $16 |
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 | $151,283 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $19,862 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $170 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,285 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $72,238 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $236 |
Office expenses | $405 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,070 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $95,266 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,712 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $182,691 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $210,403 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $27,850 |
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 | $27,850 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $182,553 |
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 | $210,403 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fix The System - Wisconsin Action Inc has recieved totaling $50,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Unite America Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
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