Free Democracy Foundation
- Assets
- $176.0
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Arvada, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 92-1252510
Organization Overview
Free Democracy Foundation is located in Arvada, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Democracy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS CAN EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BUILD NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL ENABLE DISADVANTAGED VOTERS TO CAST A BALLOT FROM A MOBILE DEVICE AND INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THEIR BALLOT IS SECURE.
MOCK ELECTION PROGRAM TO TEST THE USABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATE TARGETED USERS ON THE SECURITY FEATURES AND BENEFITS, AND COLLECT FEEDBACK ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE TECHNOLOGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jocelyn Bucaro President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Ven Medabalmi Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Sam Kinch Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Gabe Tusk Treasurer | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
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 | $1,664,436 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,664,436 |
| 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 | $1,664,436 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $65,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50,366 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,543,894 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $5,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,664,260 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $176 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $176 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $176 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $176 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Free Democracy Foundation has awarded $55,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CIVICS UNPLUGGED PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO THE TECHNOLOGY THAT IS PART OF FREE DEMOCRACY FOUNDATION'S MISSION. | $10,000 |
TURNOUT ACTIVISM PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO THE TECHNOLOGY THAT IS PART OF FREE DEMOCRACY FOUNDATION'S MISSION. | $25,000 |
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO THE TECHNOLOGY THAT IS PART OF FREE DEMOCRACY FOUNDATION'S MISSION. | $10,000 |
18BY VOTE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO THE TECHNOLOGY THAT IS PART OF FREE DEMOCRACY FOUNDATION'S MISSION. | $10,000 |