Civic Intelligence

Fair Democracy

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-2747849

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Apr 30, 2023

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

27th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

31st percentile

-1.3%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$309,306

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-3.5%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-50%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Down

$364,927

Down $13,296 (-3.5%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$364,927

Down $13,296 (-3.5%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,030,217

Down $1,045,157 (-50%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$1,043,513

Down $731,899 (-41%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$13,296

Down $313,258 (-104%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd 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

2022

Assets$364,927
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$364,927
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th 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

2022

Revenue$1,030,217
Expenses$1,043,513
Net Income-$13,296
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Apr 30, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,030,217
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$378,223$364,927▼ $13,296
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$378,223$364,927▼ $13,296
Total Assets$378,223$364,927▼ $13,296
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$378,223$364,927▼ $13,296
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$378,223$364,927▼ $13,296
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David CohenDirector, President, Co-CEOPT$159,003$150,303$309,306
Victoria HausmanDirector, Treasurer, Co-CEOPT$127,632$172,368$300,000
Ethan RoederChief Innovation OfficerPT$64,644$106,558$171,202
David Cohen--$159,003-$159,003
Trent ArmitageCampaigns DirectorPT$53,187$103,169$156,356
Emily BermanFinance DirectorPT$59,304$96,898$156,202
China DickersonPolitical DirectorPT$25,876$105,513$131,389
Victoria Hausman--$127,632-$127,632
Ethan Roeder--$64,644-$64,644
Emily Berman--$59,304-$59,304
Trent Armitage--$53,187-$53,187

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Raul AlvillarDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Lake Research PartnersConsulting1101 17TH ST NW, Washington, DC 20036$111,690
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,030,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$217
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,030,000
Change in Net Assets
$-13,296
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$631,047
Other Expenses$302,466
Total Fundraising Expense$250,449
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$110,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$244,265$0$87,061$331,326
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$136,333$0$163,388$299,721
Fees for Services Other$156,050$6,400$0$162,450
Grants to Domestic Orgs$110,000--$110,000
Fees for Services Legal$0$75,849$0$75,849
Information Technology$5,600$21,666$0$27,266
Insurance$0$15,893$0$15,893
Advertising$10,541$0$0$10,541
Conferences and Meetings$0$4,176$0$4,176
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,760$0$2,760
Office Expenses$0$1,921$0$1,921
Travel$0$1,302$0$1,302
Other Expenses$0$308$0$308
Total Functional Expenses$662,789$130,275$250,449$1,043,513
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
American Independent MediaChicago, IL501(c)(3)Education$100,000
America VotesWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Purpose$10,000
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$239,280
Section 527 Activity Spending$239,280
Total Exempt Function Spending$239,280
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
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
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
Co-chief Executive Officer
Phone
2025446960
Signed
2023-04-30
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
10
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 15A

“The organization's independent directors approve the compensation of the co-chief executive officers.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The organization's independent directors approve the compensation of the highly compensated employees.”

Pt VI, Line 19

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

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Voter registration 156050. 156050. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting services 6400. 0. 6400. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION MONITORED USE OF GRANT FUNDS THROUGH REGULAR COMMUNICATION WITH THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD ESTABLISHED THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS' COMPENSATION UPON REVIEWING SALARY COMPARABILITY DATA COMPILED BY GUIDESTAR.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIRECTORS 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND COPYING ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONSULTING SERVICES 6400. 0. 6400. 0.
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Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$364,927
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$364,927
Revenue
$1,030,217
Expenses
$1,043,513
Net income
-$13,296
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