Liabilities / Assets
43rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.
Defending Democracy Together
990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 82-3877328
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.08x
Liabilities / Revenue
31st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
90th percentile
Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
50th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.4% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
98th percentile
Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
95th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$7,272,626
Up $5,703,772 (+364%) from 2018
Net Assets
Up$6,714,960
Up $5,400,980 (+411%) from 2018
Liabilities
Up$557,666
Up $302,792 (+119%) from 2018
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$9,379,901
Up $6,047,143 (+181%) from 2018
Expenses
Up$3,978,921
Up $1,960,143 (+97%) from 2018
Net Income
Up$5,400,980
Up $4,087,000 (+311%) from 2018
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
- Signed
- Nov 10, 2020
- Return Version
- 2019v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $9,379,901
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of the united states of america by protecting and defending american democratic norms and institutions.
Dedicated to defending america's democratic norms, values, and institutions and fighting for consistent conservative principles like rule of law, free trade, and expanding legal immigration.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $430,624 | $6,043,222 | ▲ $5,612,598 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $174 | $1,004,061 | ▲ $1,003,887 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $400,000 | - | - |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $738,056 | $197,427 | ▼ $540,629 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $26,558 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $1,358 | - |
| Total Assets | $1,568,854 | $7,272,626 | ▲ $5,703,772 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $254,874 | $557,666 | ▲ $302,792 |
| Total Liabilities | $254,874 | $557,666 | ▲ $302,792 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $1,313,980 | $6,030,658 | ▲ $4,716,678 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | - | $684,302 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,313,980 | $6,714,960 | ▲ $5,400,980 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,568,854 | $7,272,626 | ▲ $5,703,772 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Miller | Director | PT | $38,000 | $38,000 |
| Linda Chavez | Director/treasurer | PT | $25,500 | $25,500 |
| Sarah Longwell | Executive Director | PT | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| William Kristol | Director/president | PT | $500 | $500 |
| Mona Charen | Director/secretary | PT | $500 | $500 |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Berman And Company INC | Advertising, Communications, Research & | 1090 VERMONT AVE NW SUITE 800 WAS, Washington, DC 20005 | $1,247,189 |
| Facebook INC | Advertising | 15161 COLLECTIONS CENTER DR, Chicago, IL 60693 | $509,054 |
| Locust Street Solutions LLC | Public Affairs/communications | 2008 HILLYER PLACE NW, Washington, DC 20009 | $500,000 |
| Ampersand | Advertising | 151 WEST 42ND STREET 11TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10036 | $324,920 |
| Google LLC | Advertising | 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PKWY, Mountain View, CA 94043 | $129,914 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $9,378,608
- Program Service Revenue
- $994
- Investment Income
- $299
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $9,378,608
- Change in Net Assets
- $5,400,980
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $9,379,901
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $19,770
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $9,399,671
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $9,379,901
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $3,475,736 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $417,915 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $71,868 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $55,270 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $30,000 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | $1,747,766 | - | - | $1,747,766 |
| Fees for Services Other | $633,681 | $77,605 | $15,264 | $726,550 |
| Fees for Services Management | $637,483 | $52,223 | - | $689,706 |
| Comp Disqual Persons | $340,243 | - | - | $340,243 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $7,434 | $118,749 | - | $126,183 |
| Travel | $67,784 | $5,511 | $4,195 | $77,490 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $62,500 | $2,000 | $12,000 | $76,500 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $50,270 | - | - | $50,270 |
| Information Technology | $30,123 | $644 | $567 | $31,334 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Occupancy | - | $21,600 | - | $21,600 |
| Office Expenses | $19,240 | $1,023 | $14 | $20,277 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $1,192 | $13,793 | - | $14,985 |
| Insurance | - | $6,021 | - | $6,021 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | - | $1,472 | $1,472 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | - | $1,172 | $1,172 |
| Other Expenses | $2,871 | $944 | $3,393 | $944 |
| All Other Expenses | - | $183 | - | $183 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $3,605,587 | $301,466 | $71,868 | $3,978,921 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,998,691 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,978,921 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $3,978,921 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $19,770 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mormon Women for Ethical Government | Riverton, UT | 501(c)(4) | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $25,000 |
| Swamp Accountability Project | Alexandria, VA | 501(c)(4) | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT THE MUELLER INVESTIGATION. | $25,000 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- Yes
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $30,000 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | See Part V | See Part V | No | $340,243 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- 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
- 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
- Yes
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3
“Richard berman and company, inc. Was the management company from 1/1/19-10/31/19. Longwell partners inc. Took over as the management company from 11/1/19-12/31/19. Sarah longwell, executive director of defending democracy together, was compensated as an employee of richard berman and company, inc. And longwell partners inc. During 2019. Due to the organization's established accounting and financial control processes, which have been approved by an independent accounting firm, the confidential compensation information is unavailable to the preparer and the signing officer.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B
“Defending democracy together has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Defending democracy together's form 990 was reviewed by management. Members of the governing body and outside legal counsel both received and reviewed copies of this form 990. Comments were addressed before the return was filed.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Defending democracy together requires the officers and directors to read and sign the policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest they may have to the entire board. The board then decides whether or not there exists a conflict. Any officers or board members with conflicts are recused from voting upon issues involving their particular conflict.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“Defending democracy together requires that compensation for the directors and employees be reviewed and approved by the board of directors; persons with conflicts of interest regarding the compensation arrangement at issue are recused. Contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping are maintained with respect to deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangement.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Defending democracy together does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for public inspection. Copies of its 990s are made available upon request at the organization's headquarters in washington dc as required by law.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Defending Democracy Together
- EIN
- 82-3877328
- Phone
- 7032614624
- Address
- 925 15TH ST NW 5TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Doing Business As
- See Schedule O
Signing Officer
- Name
- William Kristol
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 2024207870
- Signed
- 2020-11-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- William Kristol
- Formed
- 2018
- Legal Domicile
- Va
- Voting Board Members
- 4
- Independent Board Members
- 2
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Cherry Bekaert Llp
- Address
- 6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD STE 600, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
- Preparer
- Amanda Adams
- Phone
- 3015899000
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM J: WEBSITES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
“Defendingdemocracytogether.org, ruleoflawrepublicans.com, becomingamericaninitiative.org, terribletariffs.com, republicansagainstputin.com, russiatweets.com, gopunrigged.com, rvat.org, operationgrant.org”
FORM 990, PART I, DOING BUSINESS AS:
“Becoming american initiative republicans for the rule of law republican voters against trump”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Public affairs/communications: program service expenses 633,681. Management and general expenses 77,605. Fundraising expenses 15,264. Total expenses 726,550.”
Financial Statement Notes
PART X, LINE 2:
“Management has evaluated the effect of guidance provided by u.s. Gaap on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Management believes that the organization continues to satisfy the requirements of a tax-exempt organization at december 31, 2019. Management has evaluated all other tax positions that could have a significant effect on the financial statements and determined the organization had no uncertain income tax positions at december 31, 2019.”
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 25500 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 500 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 38000 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 15000 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | DIRECTOR/TREASURER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 2 |
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| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 644 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 30123 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 31334 |
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| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | TO FURTHER THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY PROTECTING AND DEFENDING AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC NORMS AND INSTITUTIONS. |
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| IRS990/NondeductibleContriDisclInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | SUBSCRIPTIONS/PUBS |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 944 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 2871 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 3791 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 944 |
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| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 1172 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1172 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 174 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1004061 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | WILLIAM KRISTOL |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER (DDT) PROMOTED GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE LAW AND THE CONSTITUTION, A WELCOMING LEGAL IMMIGRATION POLICY, AND FREE TRADE. DDT'S EXPERTS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND A PANEL OF NOTABLE CONSERVATIVE LEGAL ADVISORS PROMOTED VALUES AND POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH THE BEST TRADITIONS OF AMERICAN POLIITICS THROUGH NEWSPAPER CONTRIBUTIONS, TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS, AND DIGITAL PROMOTION. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 742979 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt | 0 | 55270 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt | 0 | 994 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | IN 2019, BECOMING AMERICAN INITIATIVE (BAI) HELPED TO SHAPE THE DEBATE ON IMMIGRATION ON THE CENTER-RIGHT AND WITHIN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, REFRAMING THE ISSUE AWAY FROM GANGS, TERRORISM, AND XENOPHOBIA AND TOWARD REFORMS THAT SERVE THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY AND TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES. CAMPAIGN ELEMENTS INCLUDED:LINDA CHAVEZ, FORMER LABOR SECRETARY-DESIGNATE, ACTED AS THE RESPECTED AND HIGH-PROFILE SPOKESMAN FOR THE INITIATIVE;GRASS-ROOTS PERSUASION EFFORTS CONTINUED TO FOCUS ELITE ATTENTION ON THE IMMIGRATION ISSUE AFTER THE FOCUS OF 2018 DISSIPATED; ONLINE PETITIONS ENCOURAGING REPUBLICANS TO EMBRACE COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM RATHER THAN IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONISM. BAI'S WORK WAS FEATURED IN SEVERAL MEDIA OUTLETS INCLUDING THE DAILY CALLER, THE BULWARK, AND CREATOR'S. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 58501 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | REPUBLICANS FIGHTING TARIFFS (RFT) LED AND AMPLIFIED CONSERVATIVE AND LIBERTARIAN VOICES IN SUPPORT OF FREE TRADE AND AGAINST TARIFFS, FRAMING TARIFFS AS TAXES ON AMERICANS. RFT ALSO RAN SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS AROUND EACH ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW TARIFFS AND EACH RETALIATORY RESPONSE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA, THE EUROPEAN UNION, AND OTHER COUNTRIES. |
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| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 136600 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 7 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 1837343 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 1313980 |
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| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 2018778 |
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| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 430624 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 6043222 |
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| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
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| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 19770 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 19770 |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt | 0 | 3978921 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt | 0 | 19770 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt | 0 | 9379901 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE EFFECT OF GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY U.S. GAAP ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AT DECEMBER 31, 2019. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED ALL OTHER TAX POSITIONS THAT COULD HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND DETERMINED THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2019. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART X, LINE 2: |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt | 0 | 3978921 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt | 0 | 9379901 |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 3998691 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt | 0 | FUNDRAISING CONSULTING |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt | 0 | -30000 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | ANN W HERBERGER |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt | 0 | 30000 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 500 W 56TH ST APT 215 |
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| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 100193574 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/InPersonSolicitationsInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 2 | CT |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 3 | FL |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 4 | GA |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 5 | HI |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 6 | KS |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 7 | KY |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 8 | LA |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 9 | MA |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 10 | MN |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 11 | MO |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 12 | NJ |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 13 | NY |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 14 | NC |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 15 | OR |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 16 | PA |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 17 | SC |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 18 | TN |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 19 | UT |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 20 | VA |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 21 | WA |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 22 | WI |
| IRS990ScheduleG/PhoneSolicitationsInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc | 0 | 501(C)(4) |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc | 1 | 501(C)(4) |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 0 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT THE MUELLER INVESTIGATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 1 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | SWAMP ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | MORMON WOMEN FOR ETHICAL GOVERNMENT |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN | 1 | 821803803 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | PO BOX 26141 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 1 | 1878 W 12600 S STE 321 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | ALEXANDRIA |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm | 1 | RIVERTON |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | VA |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 1 | UT |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 22313 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd | 1 | 84065 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DDT MONITORS THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS BY REQUESTING PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORTS AND PROGRAM UPDATES. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART I, LINE 2: |
| IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | LONGWELL PARTNERS INC |
| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt | 0 | SEE PART V |
| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt | 0 | 340243 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc | 0 | SEE PART V |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | ENTITY MORE THAN 35% OWNED BY SARAH LONGWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE RESEARCH AND MONITORING/ANALYSIS ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE ORGANIZATION, ADVERTISING, PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE, MEETING PLANNING, AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES AS NEEDED IN MEETING THE OBJECTIVE OF DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER IN FULFILLMENT OF ITS MISSION AND EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART IV, COLUMN (B) - DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP: |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | PART IV, COLUMN (D) - DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTIONS: |
| IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DEFENDINGDEMOCRACYTOGETHER.ORG, RULEOFLAWREPUBLICANS.COM, BECOMINGAMERICANINITIATIVE.ORG, TERRIBLETARIFFS.COM, REPUBLICANSAGAINSTPUTIN.COM, RUSSIATWEETS.COM, GOPUNRIGGED.COM, RVAT.ORG, OPERATIONGRANT.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | BECOMING AMERICAN INITIATIVE REPUBLICANS FOR THE RULE OF LAW REPUBLICAN VOTERS AGAINST TRUMP |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | RICHARD BERMAN AND COMPANY, INC. WAS THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FROM 1/1/19-10/31/19. LONGWELL PARTNERS INC. TOOK OVER AS THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FROM 11/1/19-12/31/19. SARAH LONGWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER, WAS COMPENSATED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF RICHARD BERMAN AND COMPANY, INC. AND LONGWELL PARTNERS INC. DURING 2019. DUE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL CONTROL PROCESSES, WHICH HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, THE CONFIDENTIAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION IS UNAVAILABLE TO THE PREPARER AND THE SIGNING OFFICER. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER HAS NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER'S FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL BOTH RECEIVED AND REVIEWED COPIES OF THIS FORM 990. COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED BEFORE THE RETURN WAS FILED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER REQUIRES THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO READ AND SIGN THE POLICY AND TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THEY MAY HAVE TO THE ENTIRE BOARD. THE BOARD THEN DECIDES WHETHER OR NOT THERE EXISTS A CONFLICT. ANY OFFICERS OR BOARD MEMBERS WITH CONFLICTS ARE RECUSED FROM VOTING UPON ISSUES INVOLVING THEIR PARTICULAR CONFLICT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER REQUIRES THAT COMPENSATION FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE ARE RECUSED. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING ARE MAINTAINED WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. COPIES OF ITS 990S ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON DC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 633,681. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 77,605. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15,264. TOTAL EXPENSES 726,550. |
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $7,272,626
- Liabilities
- $557,666
- Net assets
- $6,714,960
- Revenue
- $9,379,901
- Expenses
- $3,978,921
- Net income
- $5,400,980