Civic Intelligence

Democracy Matters Foundation

EIN 46-3009324 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

To provide grants for media training and ongoing coaching in order to improve and develop the capabilities of progressive messengers.

996 Maine Avenue SW Pmb 216Washington, DC 20024

www.thefranklinforum.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

7th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

44th percentile

2.5%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

12th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 12% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

95%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1703%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,236,075

Up $1,087,014 (+95%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$238,117

Up $211,546 (+796%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,997,958

Up $875,468 (+78%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue7th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$35,588,226

Up $33,614,559 (+1703%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$34,712,758

Up $33,380,823 (+2506%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$875,468

Up $233,736 (+36%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2013: $176,518Liabilities 2013: $119,915Net Assets 2013: $56,6032013Assets 2014: $75,216Liabilities 2014: $122,158Net Assets 2014: -$46,9422014Assets 2015: $45,060Liabilities 2015: $92,122Net Assets 2015: -$47,0622015Assets 2016: $17,117Liabilities 2016: $165,533Net Assets 2016: -$148,4162016Assets 2017: $20,463Liabilities 2017: $153,637Net Assets 2017: -$133,1742017Assets 2018: $2,563Liabilities 2018: $4,716Net Assets 2018: -$2,1532018Assets 2019: $2,063Liabilities 2019: $21,291Net Assets 2019: -$19,2282019Assets 2020: $379,944Liabilities 2020: $12,561Net Assets 2020: $367,3832020Assets 2021: $2,626,564Liabilities 2021: $811,233Net Assets 2021: $1,815,3312021Assets 2022: $752,777Liabilities 2022: $272,019Net Assets 2022: $480,7582022Assets 2023: $1,149,061Liabilities 2023: $26,571Net Assets 2023: $1,122,4902023Assets 2024: $2,236,075Liabilities 2024: $238,117Net Assets 2024: $1,997,9582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,236,075
Liabilities$238,117
Net Assets$1,997,958
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2013: $452,000Expenses 2013: $395,397Net Income 2013: $56,6032013Revenue 2014: $994,000Expenses 2014: $1,097,545Net Income 2014: -$103,5452014Revenue 2015: $200,850Expenses 2015: $200,970Net Income 2015: -$1202015Revenue 2016: $713,850Expenses 2016: $815,204Net Income 2016: -$101,3542016Revenue 2017: $410,000Expenses 2017: $394,758Net Income 2017: $15,2422017Revenue 2018: $219,000Expenses 2018: $61,614Net Income 2018: $157,3862018Revenue 2019: $2,381Expenses 2019: $19,456Net Income 2019: -$17,0752019Revenue 2020: $739,926Expenses 2020: $353,315Net Income 2020: $386,6112020Revenue 2021: $4,912,426Expenses 2021: $3,464,478Net Income 2021: $1,447,9482021Revenue 2022: $6,901,639Expenses 2022: $8,236,212Net Income 2022: -$1,334,5732022Revenue 2023: $1,973,667Expenses 2023: $1,331,935Net Income 2023: $641,7322023Revenue 2024: $35,588,226Expenses 2024: $34,712,758Net Income 2024: $875,4682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$35,588,226
Expenses$34,712,758
Net Income$875,468
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,236,075
Liabilities
$238,117
Net assets
$1,997,958
Revenue
$35,588,226
Expenses
$34,712,758
Net income
$875,468
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.24$0.24$2.00$35.6$34.7$0.88
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.15$0.03$1.12$1.97$1.33$0.64
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.27$0.48$6.90$8.24$1.33
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.63$0.81$1.82$4.91$3.46$1.45
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.01$0.37$0.74$0.35$0.39
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.02
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.06$0.16
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.15$0.13$0.41$0.39$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.17$0.15$0.71$0.82$0.10
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.09$0.05$0.20$0.20$0.00
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.12$0.05$0.99$1.10$0.10
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.12$0.06$0.45$0.40$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$35,588,226
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide grants for media training and ongoing coaching in order to improve and develop the capabilities of progressive messengers.

Support of progressive communications and programs

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$449,061$1,535,467▲ $1,086,406
Pledges and Grants Receivable$700,000$700,000→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$608-
Total Assets$1,149,061$2,236,075▲ $1,087,014
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,571$238,117▲ $211,546
Total Liabilities$26,571$238,117▲ $211,546
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$387,668$1,129,095▲ $741,427
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$734,822$868,863▲ $134,041
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,122,490$1,997,958▲ $875,468
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,149,061$2,236,075▲ $1,087,014
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay12th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bradley BeychokChairman, President
John NeffingerDirector, Chairman(until May 2024)
Bill SmithDirector
Jason KanderDirector
Rodell MollineauDirector
Pilar MartinezDirector, CFO
Alexis JohnsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$35,586,776
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,450
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$35,586,776
Change in Net Assets
$875,468

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded11$327,669Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions11$327,669-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$35,586,291
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,935
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$35,586,291
Total Revenue per Form 990
$35,588,226
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$33,650,828
Other Expenses$1,061,930
Total Fundraising Expense$203,767
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$33,650,828--$33,650,828
Fees for Services Other$581,755--$581,755
Conferences and Meetings$202,453-$202,453$404,906
Fees for Services Legal$26,476$12,917-$39,393
Fees for Services Accounting$11,804$11,804-$23,608
Office Expenses$2,384$1,659-$4,043
Insurance$1,765$274-$2,039
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,935-$1,935
Travel$1,085--$1,085
Other Expenses$657$18$1,314$675
Total Functional Expenses$34,479,904$29,087$203,767$34,712,758

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$34,712,758
Expenses per Audited Statements$34,710,823
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$34,710,823
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1,935
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Democracy MattersWashington, DC501(c)(4)Educational and Lobbying Activities$31,380,000
Onyx ImpactAtlanta, GA501(c)(4)Education Program$1,867,250
Choose Chicago FoundationChicago, IL501(c)(3)General Support$400,000
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the cfo and legal counsel. The return was approved by the president of the organization and forwarded to the board of directors before filing with the irs.”

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

“The organization circulates a questionnaire annually asking directors and officers to disclose conflicts of interest annually. The interested director or officer abstains from voting on the transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its articles of incorporation and form 990 available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy Matters Foundation
EIN
46-3009324
Phone
2027564100
Address
996 MAINE AVENUE SW PMB 216, WASHINGTON, DC 20024

Signing Officer

Name
Bradley Beychok
Title
President
Phone
2027564100
Signed
2025-07-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bradley Beychok
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Matthews Carter & Boyce
Address
12500 FAIR LAKES CIRCLE SUITE 260, FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Preparer
Charles R Deppe
Phone
7032183600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“Name was changed from franklin education forum in 2024.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Democray matters foundation has analyzed its tax positions and has concluded that no liability should be recorded related to any uncertain tax positions. Democracy matters foundation is not aware of any tax positions which they believe will change materially in the next twelve months. If this position changes, they will assess the impact of any such matters on the financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DEMOCRAY MATTERS FOUNDATION HAS ANALYZED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT NO LIABILITY SHOULD BE RECORDED RELATED TO ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. DEMOCRACY MATTERS FOUNDATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY TAX POSITIONS WHICH THEY BELIEVE WILL CHANGE MATERIALLY IN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. IF THIS POSITION CHANGES, THEY WILL ASSESS THE IMPACT OF ANY SUCH MATTERS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GENERAL SUPPORT
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2EDUCATION PROGRAM
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DURING THE GRANT PERIOD, GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FINANCIAL REPORTS DESCRIBING HOW THE GRANT WAS SPENT.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND LEGAL COUNSEL. THE RETURN WAS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION CIRCULATES A QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY ASKING DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY. THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR OFFICER ABSTAINS FROM VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3NAME WAS CHANGED FROM FRANKLIN EDUCATION FORUM IN 2024.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0DEMOCRACY MATTERS FOUNDATION
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt065 PROJECT LLC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1RESCUE PROJECT FOR AFGHANISTAN LLC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2BRIDGE TOGETHER FOUNDATION LLC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3AMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4LATINO DISINFORMATION DEFENCE LLC
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0DETER ABUSE OF LEGAL SYSTEM SEEKING TO OVERTURN LEGITIMATE ELECTIONS
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt1SUPPORT AFGHAN REFUGEES
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt2CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOTER EDUCATION
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt3FOCUS ON ABUSE OF GOV'T OVERSIGHT BEING USED TO SETTLE PARTISAN SCORES
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt4PROVIDE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND PROGRAMS
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IRS990ScheduleR/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TWO OF THE DISREGARD ENTITIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE R, 65 PROJECT LLC AND RESCUE PROJECT FOR AFGHANISTAN LLC, WERE CLOSED IN 2024.
IRS990ScheduleR/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE R, PART I:
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