Civic Intelligence

Center for Digital Democracy

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 52-2311577

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Sep 30, 2022

Organization Profilewww.democraticmedia.org

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1015 15th Street NW Suite 600Washington, DC 20005

(202) 494-7100

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-4.2%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$135,729

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.6% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-8.2%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-48%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Down

$886,439

Down $78,666 (-8.2%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$867,101

Down $22,136 (-2.5%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$19,338

Down $56,530 (-75%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$529,672

Down $485,959 (-48%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$551,808

Up $156,284 (+40%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$22,136

Down $642,243 (-104%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $642,910Liabilities 2011: $27,584Net Assets 2011: $615,3262011Assets 2012: $654,571Liabilities 2012: $23,834Net Assets 2012: $630,7372012Assets 2013: $673,385Liabilities 2013: $16,450Net Assets 2013: $656,9352013Assets 2014: $857,715Liabilities 2014: $29,328Net Assets 2014: $828,3872014Assets 2015: $492,559Liabilities 2015: $28,334Net Assets 2015: $464,2252015Assets 2016: $679,946Liabilities 2016: $30,249Net Assets 2016: $649,6972016Assets 2017: $258,871Liabilities 2017: $31,649Net Assets 2017: $227,2222017Assets 2018: $760,247Liabilities 2018: $16,029Net Assets 2018: $744,2182018Assets 2019: $308,794Liabilities 2019: $39,663Net Assets 2019: $269,1312019Assets 2020: $965,105Liabilities 2020: $75,868Net Assets 2020: $889,2372020Assets 2021: $886,439Liabilities 2021: $19,338Net Assets 2021: $867,1012021Assets 2022: $1,325,364Liabilities 2022: $14,015Net Assets 2022: $1,311,3492022Assets 2023: $799,718Liabilities 2023: $12,384Net Assets 2023: $787,3342023Assets 2024: $320,494Liabilities 2024: $8,649Net Assets 2024: $311,8452024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$886,439
Liabilities$19,338
Net Assets$867,101
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $541,246Expenses 2011: $272,294Net Income 2011: $268,9522011Expenses 2012: $408,4962012Revenue 2013: $462,310Expenses 2013: $436,112Net Income 2013: $26,1982013Revenue 2014: $656,552Expenses 2014: $485,100Net Income 2014: $171,4522014Revenue 2015: $100,580Expenses 2015: $464,742Net Income 2015: -$364,1622015Revenue 2016: $656,565Expenses 2016: $471,025Net Income 2016: $185,5402016Revenue 2017: $64,766Expenses 2017: $487,243Net Income 2017: -$422,4772017Revenue 2018: $1,040,865Expenses 2018: $523,870Net Income 2018: $516,9952018Revenue 2019: $48,952Expenses 2019: $524,039Net Income 2019: -$475,0872019Revenue 2020: $1,015,631Expenses 2020: $395,524Net Income 2020: $620,1072020Revenue 2021: $529,672Expenses 2021: $551,808Net Income 2021: -$22,1362021Revenue 2022: $1,007,521Expenses 2022: $563,273Net Income 2022: $444,2482022Revenue 2023: $114,536Expenses 2023: $638,551Net Income 2023: -$524,0152023Revenue 2024: $105,491Expenses 2024: $580,980Net Income 2024: -$475,4892024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$529,672
Expenses$551,808
Net Income-$22,136
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Sep 30, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$529,672
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve the openness and diversity of the internet in the broadband area, and to realize the full potential of digital communications through the development and encouragement on noncommercial, public interest programming.

To preserve the openness and diversity of the internet in the Broadband area and to realize the full potential of digital communications through the development and encouragement on noncommercial, public interest programming.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$517,113$424,126▼ $92,987
Pledges and Grants Receivable$421,078$419,880▼ $1,198
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,599$31,760▲ $13,161
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,386$5,714▼ $672
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,854$4,884▲ $3,030
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$965,105$886,439▼ $78,666
Other Assets Total$75$75→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$65,890$0▼ $65,890
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,978$19,338▲ $9,360
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$75,868$19,338▼ $56,530
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$916,956$760,208▼ $156,748
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-27,719$106,893▲ $134,612
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$889,237$867,101▼ $22,136
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$965,105$886,439▼ $78,666

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,884$5,701$10,585
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeffrey ChesterExecutive DirectorFT$127,500$8,229$135,729

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lauren-Glenn DavitianChair
Oscar H Gandy Jr PHDDirector
Nicholas CarterManaging Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$529,481
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$191
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$463,591
Change in Net Assets
$-22,136
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$448,543
Other Expenses$103,265
Total Fundraising Expense$30,775
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$218,370$20,080$12,550$251,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$115,370$6,786$13,573$135,729
Fees for Services Other$37,440$0$0$37,440
Payroll Taxes$27,170$1,538$2,055$30,763
Other Employee Benefits$16,921$940$940$18,801
Fees for Services Accounting$16,810$0$0$16,810
Pension Plan Contributions$11,024$613$613$12,250
Office Expenses$8,045$419$560$9,024
Information Technology$3,886$220$294$4,400
Depreciation Depletion$1,530$87$116$1,733
Conferences and Meetings$1,624$0$0$1,624
Insurance$1,113$0$0$1,113
Occupancy$980$55$74$1,109
Fees for Services Legal$700$0$0$700
Travel$169$0$0$169
Other Expenses$0$77$0$77
Total Functional Expenses$489,762$31,271$30,775$551,808
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
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 Executive Director reviews the 990 with the preparer before it is finalized.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Digital Democracy
EIN
52-2311577
Phone
2024947100
Address
1015 15th Street NW Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Chester
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2024947100
Signed
2022-09-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeffrey Chester
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Beverly Orr
Address
P O Box 19367, Washington, DC 20036
Preparer
Beverly Orr
Phone
2023612814
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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0The Organization meets the 10% Facts and Circumstances test under Treasury Regulation Section 1.170A-9 (F)(3) by the following: 1. Ten percent support test. For the year ended December 31, 2021 the organization's public support exceeded 10%. 2. The Organization is organized and operated to attract new and additional public or governmental support on a continuous basis. The Organization is accountable to all donors and must submit a final grant report that documents all program and budget activity. The Organization continuously works to seek new funding from the general public. 3. Other facts and circumstances show that the Organization qualifies as a "publicly supported" organization under the facts and circumstances test by the following: A. By Impacting a broad cross-section of the population effected by the internet in the broadband area. B. Representative governing body -- the Organization's Board of directors are highly respected individuals who are dedicated to the Organization's mission. C. Program Accomplishments -- During 2021 the Organization continued its mission to hold commercial data companies, digital marketers, and media companies accountable to the public.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$886,439
Liabilities
$19,338
Net assets
$867,101
Revenue
$529,672
Expenses
$551,808
Net income
-$22,136
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.01$0.31$0.11$0.58$0.48
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.80$0.01$0.79$0.11$0.64$0.52
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.33$0.01$1.31$1.01$0.56$0.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.02$0.87$0.53$0.55$0.02
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.97$0.08$0.89$1.02$0.40$0.62
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.31$0.04$0.27$0.05$0.52$0.48
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.02$0.74$1.04$0.52$0.52
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.26$0.03$0.23$0.06$0.49$0.42
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.68$0.03$0.65$0.66$0.47$0.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.03$0.46$0.10$0.46$0.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.03$0.83$0.66$0.49$0.17
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.02$0.66$0.46$0.44$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.65$0.02$0.63$0.41
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.64$0.03$0.62$0.54$0.27$0.27