Liabilities / Assets
44th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Defending Democracy Together
990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-3877328
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.07x
Liabilities / Revenue
47th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
4th percentile
Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
50th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
4th percentile
Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
7th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$8,780,416
Down $3,264,691 (-27%) from 2022
Net Assets
Down$8,127,084
Down $3,508,260 (-30%) from 2022
Liabilities
Up$653,332
Up $243,569 (+59%) from 2022
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$4,479,565
Down $4,562,832 (-50%) from 2022
Expenses
Down$7,987,825
Down $2,353,165 (-23%) from 2022
Net Income
Down-$3,508,260
Down $2,209,667 (-170%) from 2022
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
- Signed
- Nov 5, 2024
- Return Version
- 2023v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $4,479,565
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 | $11,829,127 | $8,185,192 | ▼ $3,643,935 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $87,703 | $214,496 | ▲ $126,793 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $3,347 | $18,824 | ▲ $15,477 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $194 | $0 | ▼ $194 |
| Total Assets | $12,045,107 | $8,780,416 | ▼ $3,264,691 |
| Other Assets Total | $124,736 | $361,904 | ▲ $237,168 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $168,592 | $459,880 | ▲ $291,288 |
| Other Liabilities | $241,171 | $193,452 | ▼ $47,719 |
| Total Liabilities | $409,763 | $653,332 | ▲ $243,569 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $11,396,116 | $7,860,994 | ▼ $3,535,122 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $239,228 | $266,090 | ▲ $26,862 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $11,635,344 | $8,127,084 | ▼ $3,508,260 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $12,045,107 | $8,780,416 | ▼ $3,264,691 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Longwell | Executive Director | PT | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| William Kristol | Director/president | PT | $500 | $500 |
| Linda Chavez | Director/treasurer | - | $500 | $500 |
| Mona Charen | Director/secretary | - | $500 | $500 |
| Tim Miller | Director | - | $500 | $500 |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwell Partners INC | Communications, Research, Accounting | 1100 VERMONT AVE NW 10TH FL, Washington, DC 20005 | $2,164,113 |
| Fox News Network LLC | Advertising | 1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, New York, NY 10036 | $1,075,026 |
| National Cable Communications | Advertising | 151 WEST 42ND ST 11TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10036 | $552,250 |
| Google LLC | Advertising | PO BOX 39000, San Francisco, CA 94139 | $192,912 |
| Hawk Parent Holdings LLC | Advertising Payment Processing | 3 WEST PACES FERRY FOAD SUITE 200, Atlanta, GA 30305 | $141,505 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $4,333,215
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $144,850
- Other Revenue
- $1,500
- All Other Contributions
- $4,333,215
- Change in Net Assets
- $-3,508,260
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $4,479,565
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $0
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $4,479,565
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $4,479,565
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,925,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,911,575 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,151,250 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $39,219 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $2,925,000 | - | - | $2,925,000 |
| Advertising | $2,440,378 | - | - | $2,440,378 |
| Comp Disqual Persons | $1,911,308 | $222,024 | $2,738 | $2,136,070 |
| Information Technology | $112,062 | $15,242 | $719 | $128,023 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $115,000 | $7,023 | - | $122,023 |
| Fees for Services Other | $92,364 | $4,295 | $7,760 | $104,419 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $29,130 | - | $29,130 |
| Travel | $16,459 | $3,911 | $27 | $20,397 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $2,000 | $12,000 | $14,000 |
| Insurance | - | $7,943 | - | $7,943 |
| Other Expenses | $382 | $270 | $5,942 | $6,594 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | - | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| Office Expenses | $683 | $172 | $182 | $1,037 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $7,626,200 | $322,406 | $39,219 | $7,987,825 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $7,987,825 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $7,987,825 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $7,987,825 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican Accountability Pac Inc | Washington, DC | 527 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $2,000,000 |
| Tell It Like It Is Pac | Edison, NJ | 527 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $500,000 |
| C & B Group | Washington, DC | 501(c)(4) | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $212,500 |
| Principles First for America Ltd | Washington, DC | 501(c)(4) | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $212,500 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- Yes
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Reported Spending and Taxes
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Political Expenditures | $2,500,000 |
| Total Exempt Function Spending | $2,500,000 |
Section 527 Organizations
| Organization | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 87-4559094 | Washington, DC | $2,000,000 |
| 93-1562423 | Edison, NJ | $500,000 |
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | See Part V | See Part V | No | $2,136,070 |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Due to Other Entities | $193,452 |
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 2
“Sarah longwell and mona charen - business relationship sarah longwell and tim miller - business relationship”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3
“Longwell partners inc. Was the management company for defending democracy together during 2023. Sarah longwell, executive director of defending democracy together, was compensated as an employee of longwell partners inc. During 2023. 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 did not establish any 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 and members of the governing body. 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
- 2028006948
- Address
- 1100 VERMONT AVE NW 10TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Doing Business As
- See Schedule O
Signing Officer
- Name
- William Kristol
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 2024207870
- Signed
- 2024-11-05
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- William Kristol
- Formed
- 2018
- Legal Domicile
- Va
- Voting Board Members
- 4
- Independent Board Members
- 4
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
- Address
- 6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD STE 600, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
- Preparer
- Bree-ann Weidner
- Phone
- 3015899000
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 HEADING, DOING BUSINESS AS:
“Becoming american initiative republicans for the rule of law republican voters against trump republican accountability project republicans for voting rights republicans for ukraine”
FORM 990 HEADING, ITEM J, ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITES:
“Www.defendingdemocracytogether.org www.ruleoflawrepublicans.com www.becomingamericaninitiative.org www.russiatweets.com www.republicansagainstputin.com www.rvat.org www.accountability.gop www.standwithallies.com www.confirmgupta.com www.gopforukraine.com”
Form 990, Part III, Line 2
“Republicans for ukraine (rfu) is a public education and issue advocacy campaign focused on promoting the values of american leadership in the world, standing with allies, and promoting policies that will help ukraine prevail in its defensive war against russia. The project emphasizes themes of democracy vs. Autocracy, trans-atlantic solidarity, and america's core values of freedom and independence.”
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, 2023. 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, 2023.”
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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/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | REPUBLICAN ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT (RAP) CONTINUED ITS ROLE AS A CENTER-RIGHT VOICE ADVOCATING FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY, THE RULE OF LAW, AND THE DEFENSE OF AMERICA'S DEMOCRATIC NORMS AND INSTITUTIONS. RAP CONDUCTED COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS AND MAINTAINED ITS 'DEMOCRACY REPORT CARD,' A PUBLIC DATABASE ASSIGNING GRADES TO ELECTED OFFICIALS BASED ON KEY CRITERIA RELATED TO DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW. ADDITIONALLY, RAP RAN EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES EMPHASIZING THAT NO PUBLIC OFFICIAL IS ABOVE THE LAW, REINFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN OUR DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | REPUBLICANS FOR UKRAINE (RFU) IS A PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE VALUES OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD, STANDING WITH ALLIES, AND PROMOTING POLICIES THAT WILL HELP UKRAINE PREVAIL IN ITS DEFENSIVE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA. THE PROJECT EMPHASIZES THEMES OF DEMOCRACY VS. AUTOCRACY, TRANS-ATLANTIC SOLIDARITY, AND AMERICA'S CORE VALUES OF FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | THE DEMOCRACY INNOVATION FUND (DIF) INCUBATES AND ACCELERATES 501(C)(4) PRO-DEMOCRACY INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE CENTER-RIGHT. DIF GRANTS TO NASCENT ORGANIZATIONS TO PUT THESE ORGANIZATIONS ON A PATH TO INDEPENDENT GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.THE PRESIDENTIAL REFORM PROJECT (PRP) IS A COMMUNICATIONS AND LOBBYING CAMPAIGN AROUND EXECUTIVE BRANCH REFORMS, INCLUDING THE INSURRECTION ACT AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, PRP SUPPORTED INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCED GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROTECTED THE RULE OF LAW. |
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| IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO TWO SEC. 527 ORGANIZATIONS IN 2023. |
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| 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, 2023. 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, 2023. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 0 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 1 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 2 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 3 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 2 | PRINCIPLES FIRST FOR AMERICA LTD |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER MONITORS THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS BY REQUESTING PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORTS AND PROGRAM UPDATES. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART I, LINE 2: |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt | 0 | 4 |
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| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | LONGWELL PARTNERS INC |
| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt | 0 | SEE PART V |
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| 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, LINE 1, COLUMN (B) - DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP: |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | PART IV, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) - DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTIONS: |
| IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | BECOMING AMERICAN INITIATIVE REPUBLICANS FOR THE RULE OF LAW REPUBLICAN VOTERS AGAINST TRUMP REPUBLICAN ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT REPUBLICANS FOR VOTING RIGHTS REPUBLICANS FOR UKRAINE |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | WWW.DEFENDINGDEMOCRACYTOGETHER.ORG WWW.RULEOFLAWREPUBLICANS.COM WWW.BECOMINGAMERICANINITIATIVE.ORG WWW.RUSSIATWEETS.COM WWW.REPUBLICANSAGAINSTPUTIN.COM WWW.RVAT.ORG WWW.ACCOUNTABILITY.GOP WWW.STANDWITHALLIES.COM WWW.CONFIRMGUPTA.COM WWW.GOPFORUKRAINE.COM |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | REPUBLICANS FOR UKRAINE (RFU) IS A PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE VALUES OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD, STANDING WITH ALLIES, AND PROMOTING POLICIES THAT WILL HELP UKRAINE PREVAIL IN ITS DEFENSIVE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA. THE PROJECT EMPHASIZES THEMES OF DEMOCRACY VS. AUTOCRACY, TRANS-ATLANTIC SOLIDARITY, AND AMERICA'S CORE VALUES OF FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | SARAH LONGWELL AND MONA CHAREN - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP SARAH LONGWELL AND TIM MILLER - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | LONGWELL PARTNERS INC. WAS THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER DURING 2023. SARAH LONGWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER, WAS COMPENSATED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF LONGWELL PARTNERS INC. DURING 2023. 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 | 5 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER DID NOT ESTABLISH ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER'S FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED BEFORE THE RETURN WAS FILED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 9 | 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/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990 HEADING, DOING BUSINESS AS: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990 HEADING, ITEM J, ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITES: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 |
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $8,780,416
- Liabilities
- $653,332
- Net assets
- $8,127,084
- Revenue
- $4,479,565
- Expenses
- $7,987,825
- Net income
- -$3,508,260