Civic Intelligence

Fair Democracy

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-2747849

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Oct 21, 2020

Organization ProfileN/A
600 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003

(202) 544-6960

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

21st percentile

-9.3%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$215,356

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-42%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Down

$87,084

Down $63,095 (-42%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$78,261

Down $68,776 (-47%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$8,823

Up $5,681 (+181%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$740,000

Up $83,700 (+13%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$808,776

Up $108,319 (+15%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$68,776

Down $24,619 (-56%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $150,179Liabilities 2019: $3,142Net Assets 2019: $147,0372019Assets 2020: $87,084Liabilities 2020: $8,823Net Assets 2020: $78,2612020Assets 2021: $378,223Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $378,2232021Assets 2022: $364,927Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $364,9272022Assets 2023: $607,830Liabilities 2023: $38,134Net Assets 2023: $569,6962023Assets 2024: $1,318,362Liabilities 2024: $65,272Net Assets 2024: $1,253,0902024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$87,084
Liabilities$8,823
Net Assets$78,261
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2019: $656,300Expenses 2019: $700,457Net Income 2019: -$44,1572019Revenue 2020: $740,000Expenses 2020: $808,776Net Income 2020: -$68,7762020Revenue 2021: $2,075,374Expenses 2021: $1,775,412Net Income 2021: $299,9622021Revenue 2022: $1,030,217Expenses 2022: $1,043,513Net Income 2022: -$13,2962022Revenue 2023: $12,982,325Expenses 2023: $12,777,556Net Income 2023: $204,7692023Revenue 2024: $9,312,674Expenses 2024: $8,629,280Net Income 2024: $683,3942024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$740,000
Expenses$808,776
Net Income-$68,776
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Oct 21, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$740,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fair democracy works to ensure that the roots of american democracy are healthy with strong voting rights and access, an engaged and informed electorate, an open and accountable government and trusted messengers engaging americans in civil discourse.

Fair democracy works to ensure that the roots of american democracy are healthy and strong-voting rights and access, an engaged and informed electorate, an open and accountable government and trusted messengers engaging americans in civil discourse.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$150,179$87,084▼ $63,095
Total Assets$150,179$87,084▼ $63,095
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,142$8,823▲ $5,681
Total Liabilities$3,142$8,823▲ $5,681
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$147,037$78,261▼ $68,776
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$147,037$78,261▼ $68,776
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$150,179$87,084▼ $63,095
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David CohenDirector, PresidentPT$105,104$110,252$215,356
Victoria HausmanDirector, TreasurerPT$61,563$132,187$193,750
Ethan RoederHcePT$66,013$93,740$159,753
Benjamin Wexler-waiteHcePT$61,800$49,326$111,126
-HcePT$88,613$21,030$109,643
David Cohen--$105,104-$105,104
Ethan Roeder--$66,013-$66,013
Victoria Hausman--$61,563-$61,563

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Raul AlvillarDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$740,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$740,000
Change in Net Assets
$-68,776
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$394,323
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$268,252
Other Expenses$146,201
Total Fundraising Expense$60,753
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$268,252--$268,252
Other Salaries and Wages$223,820$0$22,420$246,240
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$103,083$6,667$38,333$148,083
Advertising$55,268$0$0$55,268
Fees for Services Other$0$28,875$0$28,875
Fees for Services Legal$0$26,500$0$26,500
Insurance$0$16,450$0$16,450
Occupancy$0$10,834$0$10,834
Information Technology$0$7,827$0$7,827
Office Expenses$0$447$0$447
Total Functional Expenses$650,423$97,600$60,753$808,776
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Center for Voter InformationWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Purpose$227,252
Lead Texas ForwardHouston, TX501(c)(4)Political Grant$36,000
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$157,360
Total Exempt Function Spending$157,360
Section 527 Activity Spending$121,360
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fair Democracy
EIN
82-2747849
Phone
2025446960
Address
600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Signing Officer

Name
David Cohen
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2025446960
Signed
2020-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Cohen
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
11
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Mark Heinitz CPA
Address
6433 BURWELL ST, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Preparer
Mark Heinitz
Phone
7038221696
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The organization's management and legal counsel review form 990 prior to filing with the irs.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Directors and officers are required to disclose to the governing body any financial interest in which the director or officer directly or indirectly has in any person or entity which is a party to a transaction under consideration by the governing body. The interested director or officer is required to abstain from voting on the transaction.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization makes available for inspection and copying all documents required to be made publicly available.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$87,084
Liabilities
$8,823
Net assets
$78,261
Revenue
$740,000
Expenses
$808,776
Net income
-$68,776
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.07$1.25$9.31$8.63$0.68
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.04$0.57$13.0$12.8$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$1.03$1.04$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$2.08$1.78$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.01$0.08$0.74$0.81$0.07
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.66$0.70$0.04