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Democracy 21 Education Fund

EIN 52-1956824 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

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Education, research, and litigation to strengthen and protect our democracy and to protect the integrity of our political system and our elections process.

2000 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036

www.democracy21.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

10th percentile

-34%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$128,249

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 60.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-9.4%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-83%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$691,569

Down $71,978 (-9.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$691,569

Down $71,978 (-9.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$211,001

Down $1,047,354 (-83%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$282,979

Down $1,344,424 (-83%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$71,978

Up $297,070 (+80%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $379,006Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $379,0062010Assets 2011: $380,462Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $380,4622011Assets 2012: $372,430Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $372,4302012Assets 2013: $374,939Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $374,9392013Assets 2014: $405,305Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $405,3052014Assets 2015: $510,438Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $510,4382015Assets 2016: $655,217Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $655,2172016Assets 2017: $772,027Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $772,0272017Assets 2018: $743,701Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $743,7012018Assets 2019: $699,879Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $699,8792019Assets 2020: $530,688Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $530,6882020Assets 2021: $606,411Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $606,4112021Assets 2022: $1,132,595Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,132,5952022Assets 2023: $763,547Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $763,5472023Assets 2024: $691,569Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $691,5692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$691,569
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$691,569
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $431,8822010Expenses 2011: $394,7602011Expenses 2012: $456,5252012Revenue 2013: $436,601Expenses 2013: $434,092Net Income 2013: $2,5092013Revenue 2014: $442,298Expenses 2014: $411,932Net Income 2014: $30,3662014Revenue 2015: $571,001Expenses 2015: $465,868Net Income 2015: $105,1332015Revenue 2016: $597,723Expenses 2016: $452,944Net Income 2016: $144,7792016Revenue 2017: $580,874Expenses 2017: $464,064Net Income 2017: $116,8102017Revenue 2018: $458,502Expenses 2018: $486,828Net Income 2018: -$28,3262018Revenue 2019: $474,631Expenses 2019: $518,453Net Income 2019: -$43,8222019Revenue 2020: $381,880Expenses 2020: $551,071Net Income 2020: -$169,1912020Revenue 2021: $784,044Expenses 2021: $708,321Net Income 2021: $75,7232021Revenue 2022: $1,600,195Expenses 2022: $1,074,011Net Income 2022: $526,1842022Revenue 2023: $1,258,355Expenses 2023: $1,627,403Net Income 2023: -$369,0482023Revenue 2024: $211,001Expenses 2024: $282,979Net Income 2024: -$71,9782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$211,001
Expenses$282,979
Net Income-$71,978
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$691,569
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$691,569
Revenue
$211,001
Expenses
$282,979
Net income
-$71,978
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.69$0.21$0.28$0.07
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.76$0.00$0.76$1.26$1.63$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.00$1.13$1.60$1.07$0.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$0.78$0.71$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$0.38$0.55$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.70$0.47$0.52$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.00$0.74$0.46$0.49$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.77$0.58$0.46$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.66$0.60$0.45$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.57$0.47$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.44$0.41$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.44$0.43$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.46
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.39
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.43
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$211,001
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Education and research concerning the renewal and reform of our political system and system of government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$627,109$502,972▼ $124,137
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$20,564$67,886▲ $47,322
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,599$426▼ $1,173
Total Assets$763,547$691,569▼ $71,978
Other Assets Total$114,275$120,285▲ $6,010
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$763,547$691,569▼ $71,978
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$763,547$691,569▼ $71,978
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$763,547$691,569▼ $71,978

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$245$34,869$35,114
Equipment$181$9,113$9,294
Other Assets Org$3,244--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Fred WertheimerPresident & CEOPT$33,600$94,649$128,249

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dominic UcciBoard Chair
Diane LavioletteDirector
Donald J SimonDirector
Geoffrey CowanDirector
J Adam SkaggsDirector
Lisa FosterDirector
Rebecca WebberDirector
Roger WittenDirector
Norman EisenDirector (resigned 5/2024)
Susan ManesDirector (resigned 5/2024)
Nicco MeleDirector (resigned 7/2024)
Rebecca AvilaTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Just Security Nyu School Of LawLegal Consulting139 MACDOUGAL ST 505, New York, NY 10012$100,223
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$192,397
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$18,404
Other Revenue
$200
All Other Contributions
$192,397
Change in Net Assets
$-71,978
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$184,091
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$98,888
Total Fundraising Expense$1,144
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$78,350$4,624-$82,974
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$58,587$595$336$59,518
Occupancy$28,628$292$260$29,180
Other Salaries and Wages$27,831$284$284$28,399
Fees for Services Legal$15,208$7,294-$22,502
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,686-$16,686
Office Expenses$8,387$1,621$198$10,206
Information Technology$9,202$725-$9,927
Insurance-$9,327-$9,327
Payroll Taxes$6,492$66$66$6,624
Pension Plan Contributions$2,948$701-$3,649
Conferences and Meetings$2,000--$2,000
Depreciation Depletion$1,161$12-$1,173
Other Employee Benefits$691$7-$698
Travel$22--$22
Other Expenses-$14-$14
Total Functional Expenses$239,507$42,328$1,144$282,979
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Donald J SimonBoard MemberThe Board Member Is a Partner in a Law Firm That Provides Legal Research and Policy Consulting Services to the Organization.No$82,675
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“Form 990 is reviewed by the president and ceo, the board chair and the treasurer and is provided to board members before filing.”

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

“The organization requires board members to disclose any situation that may give rise to conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation of the president and ceo is determined by approval from the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy 21 Education Fund
EIN
52-1956824
Phone
2023559600
Address
2000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Fred Wertheimer
Title
President and CEO
Phone
2023559600
Signed
2025-08-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Fred Wertheimer
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell Pc
Address
7910 WOODMONT AVE STE 500, BETHESDA, MD 20814
Preparer
Mark C Thomas
Phone
3019860600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 78,350. Management and general expenses 4,150. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 82,500. Registered agent: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 474. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 474.”

PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The board of directors assume responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Democracy 21 education fund requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more-likely-than-not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Democracy 21 education fund does not believe its consolidated financial statements include, or reflect, any uncertain tax positions. Democracy 21 education fund's irs form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax, is subject to examination by the federal and state authorities, generally for three years after being filed.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/2024)
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/2024)
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 7/2024)
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12DIRECTOR
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IRS990/MissionDesc0EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION TO STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT OUR DEMOCRACY AND TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM AND OUR ELECTIONS PROCESS.
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0DUE FROM DEMOCRACY 21
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1SECURITY DEPOSIT
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND REQUIRES THAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DERECOGNIZED BASED ON A "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE, OR REFLECT, ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND'S IRS FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER BEING FILED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0DONALD J SIMON
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0BOARD MEMBER
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0THE BOARD MEMBER IS A PARTNER IN A LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES LEGAL RESEARCH AND POLICY CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE TREASURER AND IS PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IS DETERMINED BY APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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