Civic Intelligence

Democracy Works Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-2460359

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 12, 2017

Organization ProfileDEMOCRACY.WORKS

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20 Jay Street No 840Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 923-1400

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

10th percentile

-32%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$150,893

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.4% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-57%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$607,468

Down $799,614 (-57%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$447,108

Down $916,324 (-67%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$160,360

Up $116,710 (+267%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,781,846

Up $724,793 (+35%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$3,678,170

Up $1,159,964 (+46%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$896,324

Down $435,171 (-94%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $13,412Liabilities 2011: $12,000Net Assets 2011: $1,4122011Assets 2012: $600,046Liabilities 2012: $61,134Net Assets 2012: $538,9122012Assets 2013: $1,408,891Liabilities 2013: $175,257Net Assets 2013: $1,233,6342013Assets 2014: $1,830,111Liabilities 2014: $5,526Net Assets 2014: $1,824,5852014Assets 2015: $1,407,082Liabilities 2015: $43,650Net Assets 2015: $1,363,4322015Assets 2016: $607,468Liabilities 2016: $160,360Net Assets 2016: $447,1082016Assets 2017: $930,070Liabilities 2017: $189,296Net Assets 2017: $740,7742017Assets 2018: $2,844,698Liabilities 2018: $277,844Net Assets 2018: $2,566,8542018Assets 2019: $10,151,363Liabilities 2019: $216,728Net Assets 2019: $9,934,6352019Assets 2024: $15,724,506Liabilities 2024: $1,338,792Net Assets 2024: $14,385,7142024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$607,468
Liabilities$160,360
Net Assets$447,108
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $27,051Expenses 2011: $29,955Net Income 2011: -$2,9042011Expenses 2012: $982,8752012Revenue 2013: $1,928,545Expenses 2013: $1,233,823Net Income 2013: $694,7222013Revenue 2014: $2,877,027Expenses 2014: $2,273,576Net Income 2014: $603,4512014Revenue 2015: $2,057,053Expenses 2015: $2,518,206Net Income 2015: -$461,1532015Revenue 2016: $2,781,846Expenses 2016: $3,678,170Net Income 2016: -$896,3242016Revenue 2017: $4,091,954Expenses 2017: $3,798,288Net Income 2017: $293,6662017Revenue 2018: $8,832,890Expenses 2018: $7,006,810Net Income 2018: $1,826,0802018Revenue 2019: $15,805,279Expenses 2019: $8,429,498Net Income 2019: $7,375,7812019Revenue 2024: $14,930,333Expenses 2024: $9,461,048Net Income 2024: $5,469,2852024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,781,846
Expenses$3,678,170
Net Income-$896,324
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 12, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,781,846
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Democracy works, inc. Is devoted to civic participation by simplifying and modernizing the voting process for voters and election administrators.

Improving civic participation by simplifying and modernizing the voting process for voters and election administrators.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$212,857$313,596▲ $100,739
Accounts Receivable$32,527$164,221▲ $131,694
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$27,483$36,873▲ $9,390
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,072,220$36,500▼ $1,035,720
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$14,049$8,332▼ $5,717
Total Assets$1,407,082$607,468▼ $799,614
Other Assets Total$47,946$47,946→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,875$119,557▲ $117,682
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$36,948$33,054▼ $3,894
Other Liabilities$4,827$7,749▲ $2,922
Total Liabilities$43,650$160,360▲ $116,710
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$116,160$362,707▲ $246,547
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,247,272$84,401▼ $1,162,871
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,363,432$447,108▼ $916,324
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,407,082$607,468▼ $799,614

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$8,332$43,893$52,225
Other Assets Org$47,946--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Wes MorganCTOFT$129,082$21,811$150,893
Christopher SheaSenior Software EngineerFT$134,000-$134,000
Daniel GlauserSoftware EngineerFT$121,914$11,709$133,623
Troy HillSenior Software EngineerFT$123,082$7,653$130,735
Seth E FlaxmanExecutive DirectorFT$100,000$16,437$116,437
Kathryn PetersTreasurerFT$100,000$7,653$107,653

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jim BildnerBoard Chair
Alberto Reyes OlivasDirector
Gale KaufmanDirector
Gina GlantzDirector
Kate KrontirisDirector
Kei Kawashima-ginsburgDirector
Nicco MeleDirector
Trey GreysonDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$955,406
Program Service Revenue
$1,825,741
Investment Income
$699
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$955,406
Change in Net Assets
$-896,324

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,781,846
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$299,808
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,081,654
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,781,846
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,203,466
Other Expenses$1,474,704
Total Fundraising Expense$45,648
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,580,622$64,420$1,020$1,646,062
Fees for Services Other$604,812$9,435$9,435$623,682
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$149,724$45,257$29,109$224,090
Information Technology$207,771$9,143$128$217,042
Other Employee Benefits$169,538$8,990-$178,528
Payroll Taxes$142,403$9,287$3,096$154,786
Occupancy$107,251$6,995$2,331$116,577
Travel$67,498$670$85$68,253
Fees for Services Accounting$26,477$270$270$27,017
Office Expenses$8,434$10,301-$18,735
Insurance$10,700$636$174$11,510
Depreciation Depletion$5,717--$5,717
Other Expenses$771$4,902-$5,673
Advertising$2,193$90-$2,283
Total Functional Expenses$3,418,626$213,896$45,648$3,678,170

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,997,978
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,678,170
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,678,170
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$319,808
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent Liability$7,749
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is prepared by the organization's independent accountants. A draft of the return is first reviewed by the president and the administrative director. A final draft is provided to the board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is in an addendum to the organization's by-laws, adopted september 10, 2010. All directors are required to sign disclosure statements periodically to affirm they have received a copy of the policy, understand and agree to comply with the policy. No director may vote on any matter in which he or she has a conflict of interest. Directors who disclose a conflict of interest will not participate in discussions on related transactions. The board has the right to use comparability data on decisions where interested parties are affected.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The independent members of the board review, deliberate and determine the salaries of both the executive director and chief operating officer after analyzing salary data for comparably sized nonprofits. Specifically, the process works as follows. The executive director alerts the chair of the board that a salary increase will be requested at the next board meeting. The chair then requests that the ed compile a report of salary data for comparably sized nonprofits within the same geographic region. At the board meeting, the ed and coo are asked to leave the room and the independent members of the board deliberate on the salary data presented by the ed and make a decision. As per a previously negotiated arrangement, the coo salary is linked to the ed salary, and so the board reviews that salary request during the same private conversation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy Works Inc
EIN
27-2460359
Phone
7189231400
Address
20 JAY STREET NO 840, BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Doing Business As
Turbovote

Signing Officer

Name
Seth Flaxman
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7189231400
Signed
2017-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Seth Flaxman
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
29
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Lutz and Carr Cpas Llp
Address
551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400, NEW YORK, NY 10176
Preparer
Frederick Martens
Phone
2126972299
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program and research consultants: program service expenses 604,812. Management and general expenses 9,435. Fundraising expenses 9,435. Total expenses 623,682.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Reversal of prior year grant -20,000.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Reversal of prior year grant -20,000.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$607,468
Liabilities
$160,360
Net assets
$447,108
Revenue
$2,781,846
Expenses
$3,678,170
Net income
-$896,324
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.7$1.34$14.4$14.9$9.46$5.47
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.2$0.22$9.93$15.8$8.43$7.38
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.84$0.28$2.57$8.83$7.01$1.83
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.93$0.19$0.74$4.09$3.80$0.29
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.16$0.45$2.78$3.68$0.90
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.04$1.36$2.06$2.52$0.46
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.01$1.82$2.88$2.27$0.60
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.18$1.23$1.93$1.23$0.69
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$0.06$0.54$0.98
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.00