Demand Progress Education 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 12/2023, Demand Progress Education Fund employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Demand Progress Education Fund 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, Demand Progress Education Fund generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (26.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA ABOUT THE PERILS OF CONCENTRATED WEALTH AND CORPORATE POWER, THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING AN ONLINE ECOSYSTEM THAT ALLOWS FOR THE FLOURISHING OF SPEECH AND DEMOCRACY, AND THE VALUE OF DIPLOMACY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEMOCRACY AND OPEN GOVERNMENT - DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND (DPEF) BELIEVES AN OPEN, ACCOUNTABLE, AND SUFFICIENTLY-RESOURCED GOVERNMENT IS ESSENTIAL FOR A WELL-FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY - AND SMART USE OFTECHNOLOGY IS KEY TO MAKING OUR MODERN DEMOCRACY WORK. OUR WORK INTENDS TO MAKE SURE OUR DEMOCRACY CONTINUES TO BE OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PEOPLE.
CORPORATE POWER AND ECONOMICS - DPEF SEEKS TO REDUCE THE CORRUPTING INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS IN POLICY-MAKING, BREAK UP AND REGULATE CONCENTRATIONS OF CORPORATE POWER, AND REFORM THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM - SO OUR DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMY WORK FOR EVERYONE. DPEF WORKS TO PROTECT AN INTERNET THAT AFFORDS THE PUBLIC THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE FREELY ONLINE, WITHOUT UNJUST INTERFERENCE FROM CORPORATIONS OR GOVERNMENTS.
PROGRESSIVE TALENT PIPELINE PROGRAM - DPEF HELPS BRING PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERTISE INTO THE HALLS OF GOVERNMENT. IN PARTICULAR, DPEF ATTRACTS, RECRUITS, AND TRAINS DIVERSE PROGRESSIVES WHO ARE NEWLY INSPIRED TO WORK IN GOVERNMENT BUT WHO DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE USUAL ON-RAMPS-WHICH TOO-FREQUENTLY RELY ON INSIDER CONNECTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Segal President Treasurer And Senior Advisor | OfficerTrustee | 22 | $112,025 |
Hassan El-Tayyab Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Miller Board Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
David Moon Board Member Co-Ed From June-Nov. Then Senior Advisor | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $46,422 |
Maricelly Malave Board Member Co-Ed From June-Nov., Then Senior Advisor | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $62,985 |
Raul Carrillo Board Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $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 | $1,123,660 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,123,660 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $697,783 |
Investment income | $2,592 |
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 | $1,824,406 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $34,998 |
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. | $405,516 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,792 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,002,509 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,016 |
Other employee benefits | $138,933 |
Payroll taxes | $114,323 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,793 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $80,936 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $13,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $451,695 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $944 |
Information technology | $22,046 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,800 |
Travel | $14,000 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,467 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $15,583 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,400,995 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,192,056 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $252,593 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
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 | $9,461 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $239,788 |
Total assets | $1,743,898 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,550 |
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 | $187,550 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,478,568 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $77,780 |
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 | $1,743,898 |