Civic Intelligence

Protect Democracy Project

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-4777062

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 14, 2022

2020 Pennsylvania Ave NW 163Washington, DC 20006-1811

(202) 695-6590

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

13th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

90th percentile

60%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$288,816

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.8% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

95th percentile

72%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$49,196,682

Up $20,629,211 (+72%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$47,984,733

Up $20,118,782 (+72%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$1,211,949

Up $510,429 (+73%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$34,042,265

Up $6,597,762 (+24%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$13,784,396

Up $1,604,595 (+13%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$20,257,869

Up $4,993,167 (+33%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100M$50M$0Assets 2017: $1,986,341Liabilities 2017: $466,686Net Assets 2017: $1,519,6552017Assets 2018: $7,031,946Liabilities 2018: $755,793Net Assets 2018: $6,276,1532018Assets 2019: $12,590,447Liabilities 2019: $251,851Net Assets 2019: $12,338,5962019Assets 2020: $28,567,471Liabilities 2020: $701,520Net Assets 2020: $27,865,9512020Assets 2021: $49,196,682Liabilities 2021: $1,211,949Net Assets 2021: $47,984,7332021Assets 2022: $60,071,023Liabilities 2022: $810,946Net Assets 2022: $59,260,0772022Assets 2023: $73,235,783Liabilities 2023: $1,719,282Net Assets 2023: $71,516,5012023Assets 2024: $94,771,289Liabilities 2024: $1,718,602Net Assets 2024: $93,052,6872024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$49,196,682
Liabilities$1,211,949
Net Assets$47,984,733

Operations Trend

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

$60M$40M$20M$0Revenue 2017: $2,211,623Expenses 2017: $694,638Net Income 2017: $1,516,9852017Revenue 2018: $6,963,607Expenses 2018: $3,883,445Net Income 2018: $3,080,1622018Revenue 2019: $12,406,551Expenses 2019: $6,879,933Net Income 2019: $5,526,6182019Revenue 2020: $27,444,503Expenses 2020: $12,179,801Net Income 2020: $15,264,7022020Revenue 2021: $34,042,265Expenses 2021: $13,784,396Net Income 2021: $20,257,8692021Revenue 2022: $32,924,397Expenses 2022: $18,060,997Net Income 2022: $14,863,4002022Revenue 2023: $33,111,628Expenses 2023: $22,051,673Net Income 2023: $11,059,9552023Revenue 2024: $55,482,925Expenses 2024: $34,368,875Net Income 2024: $21,114,0502024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$34,042,265
Expenses$13,784,396
Net Income$20,257,869
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 14, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$35,178,882
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The protect democracy project is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to preventing american democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government.

The mission of protect democracy project is to prevent our democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. We do this by working to strengthen the checks and balances that have held the executive branch accountable to the laws and longstanding practices that have protected our democracy through both democratic and republican administrations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$16,003,456$32,416,038▲ $16,412,582
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,628,172$6,661,517▲ $4,033,345
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,000,306$5,666,025▲ $1,665,719
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,299,585$2,890,928▼ $408,657
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,169,138$970,606▼ $198,532
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$124,155$132,485▲ $8,330
Accounts Receivable$1,328$16,094▲ $14,766
Total Assets$28,567,471$49,196,682▲ $20,629,211
Other Assets Total$1,341,331$442,989▼ $898,342
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$701,520$1,211,949▲ $510,429
Total Liabilities$701,520$1,211,949▲ $510,429
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$22,962,951$40,224,547▲ $17,261,596
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$4,903,000$7,760,186▲ $2,857,186
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$27,865,951$47,984,733▲ $20,118,782
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,567,471$49,196,682▲ $20,629,211

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$970,606$1,138,910$2,109,516
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ian BassinPresident/executive DirectorFT$253,532$35,284$288,816
Justin FlorenceLegal DirectorFT$194,994$30,701$225,695
Sam RoystonDeveloperFT$182,132$26,071$208,203
Ben BerwickCounselFT$182,851$19,043$201,894
Kristy ParkerCounselFT$182,851$18,293$201,144
Anne TindallCounselFT$180,201$19,044$199,245
Victoria CanavorChief Operating OfficerFT$173,145$18,297$191,442

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cecilia MunozSecretary
Jeff BermanTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Aristotle International INCSoftware Services205 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, Washington, DC 20003$184,000
Mercer US INCConsulting Services1050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE, Washington, DC 20036$135,034
Kiwi PartnersAccounting Services237 W 35TH STREET SUITE 1101, New York, NY 10001$109,989
Clyde Group LLCCommunications Services1411 K STREET NW SUITE 300, Washington, DC 20005$105,788
Altshuler Berzon LLPProfessional Legal Services177 POST STREET SUITE 300, San Francisco, CA 94108$102,613
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$33,591,329
Program Service Revenue
$114,543
Investment Income
$336,393
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$33,591,329
Change in Net Assets
$20,257,869

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$405,077Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions2$405,077-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$34,042,265
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$136,852
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$34,179,117
Total Revenue per Form 990
$34,042,265
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$10,402,172
Other Expenses$3,285,971
Total Fundraising Expense$606,108
Professional Fundraising Fees$76,253
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$6,872,664$796,799$300,661$7,970,124
Other Employee Benefits$699,603$88,359$34,698$822,660
Payroll Taxes$569,170$71,888$28,230$669,288
Fees for Services Other$462,938$136,007$30,830$629,775
Depreciation Depletion$619,252--$619,252
Information Technology$516,646$18,085$28,356$563,087
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$339,212$114,081$57,042$510,335
Pension Plan Contributions$365,481$46,158$18,126$429,765
Occupancy$350,128$35,669$10,556$396,353
Fees for Services Accounting-$266,723-$266,723
Fees for Services Lobbying$198,106--$198,106
Fees for Services Legal-$195,625-$195,625
Other Expenses$136,798$1,144$12,336$150,278
Office Expenses$107,209$12,393$4,879$124,481
Travel$87,737$10,518$4,141$102,396
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$76,253$76,253
Insurance$14,913$24,982-$39,895
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Total Functional Expenses$11,359,857$1,818,431$606,108$13,784,396

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$14,060,335
Expenses per Audited Statements$13,784,396
Total Expenses per Form 990$13,784,396
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$275,939
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Mormon Women for Ethical Government FoundationRiverton, UT501(c)(3)To Support Program Activies Under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Tax Code$10,000
Whistleblower AidWashington, DC501(c)(3)To Support Program Activies Under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Tax Code$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$76,253
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
No
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
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 A, Line 8B

The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.

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

The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director along with the chief operating officer, the finance team, our accounting partner, and legal counsel before the return is filed with the irs. A copy of the return is also provided to the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.

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

Annually all directors and officers complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests and those of their family members that could give rise to conflicts. The members of the governing body make determinations of whether a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. Any person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Compensation of the executive director and officers is determined by the board of directors based on a market analysis of comparable positions and valuation of skill sets. Compensation was last reviewed by the board in march 2022.

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.

Additional Information Regarding Part VII

Protect democracy project has a cost-sharing agreement with united to protect democracy, a 501(c)(4) that shares protect democracy project's mission. Under the agreement, united to protect democracy pays protect democracy project for its allocable share of personnel, equipment, facilities and other resources. Pursuant to their agreement, united to protect democracy reimbursed protect democracy project for its share of compensation of the following individuals listed in part vii. For the sake of clarity, each compensated individual listed in part vii on either pdp's or upd's form 990 is listed below. During the calendar year 2021, ian bassin spent, each week, an average of 0.5 hours working each week for united to protect democracy and 39.5 hours working for protect democracy project. Total compensation on the w2 was $261,032 ($257,769 allocated to protect democracy project and $3,263 allocated to united to protect democracy) and the total estimated amount of other compensation was $27,784 ($27,437 allocated to protect democracy project and $347 allocated to united to protect democracy). During the calendar year 2021, justin florence spent, each week, an average of 0.1 hours working for united to protect democracy and 39.9 hours working for protect democracy project. Total compensation on the w2 was $202,494 ($201,987 allocated to protect democracy project and $507 allocated to united to protect democracy) and the total estimated amount of other compensation was $23,201 ($23,143 allocated to protect democracy project and $58 allocated to united to protect democracy). During the calendar year 2021, samuel royston spent, each week, an average of 40.0 hours working for protect democracy project. Total compensation on the w2 was $189,632 and the total estimated amount of other compensation was $18,570. During the calendar year 2021, kristy parker spent, each week, an average of 0.5 hours working for united to protect democracy and 39.5 hours working for protect democracy project. Total compensation on the w2 was $190,351 ($187,972 allocated to protect democracy project and $2,379 allocated to united to protect democracy) and the total estimated amount of other compensation was $10,794 ($10,659 allocated to protect democracy project and $135 allocated to united to protect democracy). During the calendar year 2021, victoria canavor spent, each week, an average of 40.0 hours working for protect democracy project. Total compensation on the w2 was $180,645 and the total estimated amount of other compensation was $10,796. During the calendar year 2021, anne tindall spent, each week, an average of 4.5 hours working for united to protect democracy and 35.5 hours working for protect democracy project. Total compensation on the w2 was $187,701 ($166,585 allocated to protect democracy project and $21,116 allocated to united to protect democracy) and the total estimated amount of other compensation was $11,544 ($10,245 allocated to protect democracy project and $1,037 allocated to united to protect democracy). During the calendar year 2021, benjamin berwick spent, each week, an average of 4.5 hours working for united to protect democracy and 35.5 hours working for protect democracy project. Total compensation on the w2 was $190,351 ($168,937 allocated to protect democracy project and $21,414 allocated to united to protect democracy) and the total estimated amount of other compensation was $11,544 ($10,245 allocated to protect democracy project and $1,299 allocated to united to protect democracy).

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Protect Democracy Project
EIN
81-4777062
Phone
2026956590
Address
2020 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 163, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1811

Signing Officer

Name
Ian Bassin
Title
President/executive Director
Phone
2026956590
Signed
2022-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ian Bassin
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
90
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
230 PARK AVE FL 3, NEW YORK, NY 10169-0005
Preparer
Yigit Uctum CPA
Phone
2125511724
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 761 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt0701520
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt01211949
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt01328
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt016094
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0THE MISSION OF PROTECT DEMOCRACY PROJECT IS TO PREVENT OUR DEMOCRACY FROM DECLINING INTO A MORE AUTHORITARIAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. WE DO THIS BY WORKING TO STRENGTHEN THE CHECKS AND BALANCES THAT HAVE HELD THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACCOUNTABLE TO THE LAWS AND LONGSTANDING PRACTICES THAT HAVE PROTECTED OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH BOTH DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATIONS.
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt033591329
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0LAURA GOLDSTEIN
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum05082505975
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02020 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 163
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd0200061811
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt04000306
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt05666025
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt05
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt057042
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0114081
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0339212
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0510335
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd01
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd01
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt0184000
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt1135034
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt2109989
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt3105788
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt4102613
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0205 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt11050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt2237 W 35TH STREET SUITE 1101
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt31411 K STREET NW SUITE 300
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt4177 POST STREET SUITE 300
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm1WASHINGTON
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm2NEW YORK
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm3WASHINGTON
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm4SAN FRANCISCO
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1DC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd2NY
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd3DC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd4CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd020003
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd120036
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd210001
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd320005
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd494108
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL INC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1MERCER US INC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2KIWI PARTNERS
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3CLYDE GROUP LLC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4ALTSHULER BERZON LLP
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc0SOFTWARE SERVICES
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc1CONSULTING SERVICES
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc2ACCOUNTING SERVICES
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc3COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc4PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt033591329
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt020000
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0336393
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt03285971
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0114543
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt020257869
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt010402172
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt013784396
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0606108
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt076253
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt034042265
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd01
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0619252
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0619252
IRS990/Desc0PROTECT DEMOCRACY PROJECT PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THREATS TO DEMOCRATIC NORMS AND INSTITUTIONS AND HOW THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CAN BEST CONFRONT THEM. PROTECT DEMOCRACY PROJECT ADVANCES ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION THROUGH MONITORING, INVESTIGATING, ADVOCACY, LOBBYING, PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND, WHEN APPROPRIATE, LITIGATING AGAINST ACTIONS THAT THREATEN OUR DEMOCRACY AND THE FREE, FAIR, AND FULLY-INFORMED PURSUIT OF SELF-GOVERNMENT.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd01
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd01
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt04903000
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt07760186
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt090
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt011359857
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0266723
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt0266723
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0195625
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt0195625
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0198106
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt0198106
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt030830
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0136007
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0462938
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0629775
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/FundraisingAmt076253
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt076253
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt24.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt44.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt039.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt339.90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt435.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt539.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt640.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt740.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt835.50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/KeyEmployeeInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt027784
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt323201
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt411543
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt510793
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt618571
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt710797
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt811544
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0IAN BASSIN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1CECILIA MUNOZ
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2JEFF BERMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3JUSTIN FLORENCE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4BEN BERWICK
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5KRISTY PARKER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6SAM ROYSTON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7VICTORIA CANAVOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8ANNE TINDALL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt0261032
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt3202494
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt4190351
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt5190351
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt6189632
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt7180645
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt8187701
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3LEGAL DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4COUNSEL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5COUNSEL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6DEVELOPER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8COUNSEL
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr02016
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt063383
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt03
IRS990/GrantAmt020000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt020000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt020000
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd01
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt01200000
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt035178882
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt02
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt09
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt028356
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt018085
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0516646
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt0563087
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt024982
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt014913
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt039895
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt0273010
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0273010
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt016003456
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt032416038
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt027
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt01138910
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt01169138
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt0970606
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt02109516
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0DC
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt01136617
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd01
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd00
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0THE MISSION OF PROTECT DEMOCRACY PROJECT IS TO PREVENT OUR DEMOCRACY FROM DECLINING INTO A MORE AUTHORITARIAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. WE DO THIS BY WORKING TO STRENGTHEN THE CHECKS AND BALANCES THAT HAVE HELD THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACCOUNTABLE TO THE LAWS AND LONGSTANDING PRACTICES THAT HAVE PROTECTED OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH BOTH DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATIONS.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt027865951
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt047984733
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt063383
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt063383
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt0-139087
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt022962951
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt040224547
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt0405077
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt010556
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt035669
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0350128
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0396353
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt04879
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012393
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0107209
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0124481
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt01341331
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0442989
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt034698
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt088359
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0699603
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0822660
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0COMMUNICATIONS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt012336
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01144
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0136798
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0150278
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt0300661
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0796799
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06872664
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt07970124
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt028230
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt071888
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0569170
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0669288
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt018126
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt046158
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0365481
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt0429765
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt02628172
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt06661517
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt0124155
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0132485
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0IAN BASSIN
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd01
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0616000
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0114543
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0114543
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt027305328
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0128000
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt019372
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt03112730
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0119803
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt015264702
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt08864371
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt012179801
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt074700
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt027444503
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt020257869
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd01
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0114543
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt03299585
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt02890928
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE 2017 COLUMN ON SCHEDULE A, PART II REPRESENTS THE SHORT TAX YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II:
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt033591329
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt027305328
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt012332949
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt06901259
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02660436
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt082791301
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0273010
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt089851
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt041926
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0350
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0405137
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0328367
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.93720
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt077975049
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt04816252
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt033591329
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt027305328
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt012332949
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt06901259
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02660436
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt082791301
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt083197892
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01454
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt01454
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearAmt01214
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt01376
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt01677
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/TotalAmt04267
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearAmt0179514
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt0189748
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt0123499
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt076590
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/TotalAmt0569351
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearAmt0718054
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt0758990
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt0493997
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt0306358
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/TotalAmt02277399
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearAmt0198106
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt0110895
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt035261
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/TotalAmt0344262
IRS990ScheduleC/GrassrootsCeilingAmt0854027
IRS990ScheduleC/GrassrootsNontaxableGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt0179514
IRS990ScheduleC/LobbyingCeilingAmt03416099
IRS990ScheduleC/LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt0718054
IRS990ScheduleC/OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt011162965
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalDirectLobbyingGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt0196892
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt011361071
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt01214
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalLobbyingExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt0198106

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings