Secure Democracy Usa
- Assets
- $966.0k
- Revenue
- $4.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-3854090
Organization Overview
Secure Democracy Usa is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Secure Democracy USA 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 12/2022, Secure Democracy USA generated $4.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SECURE DEMOCRACY USA IS A NONPARTISAN, 501(C)(4) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO BUILD STRONGER ELECTIONS, STATE BY STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATE POLICY CHANGE: EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN TO ADVANCE OR DEFEAT ELECTION LAW-RELATED LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND/OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ELECTION LAWS IN A SPECIFIC SUBSET OF STATES.
PUBLIC EDUCATION: EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND/OR DRAWBACKS OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION RELATED TO ELECTIONS AND/OR FACILITATE PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION THROUGH TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL CAMPAIGN TACTICS.
PARTNER CAPACITY BUILDING: DIRECT HUMAN, FINANCIAL, AND/OR KNOWLEDGE-BASED RESOURCES PROVIDED TO OTHER NONPARTISAN, 501(C)(4) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ADVANCING SHARED, STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND INITIATIVES RELATED TO ELECTION LAW AND POLICY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Megan Lewis Executive Director | Officer | 8 | $79,143 |
Tshombe Hubbard Chief Administrative Officer | Officer | 7 | $18,758 |
Samantha Tarazi Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 4 | $21,479 |
Brina Milikosky President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Zach Silk Secretary & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Platform Global Communications & Marketi Strategic Communications Support | 12/30/22 | $496,000 |
Arnold And Porter Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $234,698 |
Capital Resources Llc Lobbyist | 12/30/22 | $167,167 |
Mccarthy Strategic Solutions Llc Lobbyist | 12/30/22 | $120,000 |
Left Hand Strategies Corporation Digital Media Support | 12/30/22 | $108,397 |
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 | $4,841,377 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,841,377 |
| 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 | $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 | $4,841,377 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100,000 |
| 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. | $119,380 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,620 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $637,512 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,177 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,543 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $286,822 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,712 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,723,601 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $42,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $483,810 |
| Advertising and promotion | $66,571 |
| Office expenses | $8,855 |
| Information technology | $18,025 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $186,712 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,290 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $17,361 |
| All other expenses | $500 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,320,235 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $925,079 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,801 |
| 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 | $30,070 |
| Total assets | $965,950 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $363,382 |
| 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 | $551,985 |
| Total liabilities | $915,367 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,583 |
| 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 | $965,950 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Secure Democracy Usa has awarded $100,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BALLOT INITIATIVE STRATEGY CENTER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
COMMUNITY CHANGE ACTION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
COALITION OF TEXANS WITH DISABILITIES PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
NALEO EDUCATIONAL FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |