Civic Intelligence

Advance Democracy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-4277642

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 13, 2021

Organization ProfileADVDEM.ORG

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1360 Beverly Road No 300Mclean, VA 22101

(202) 810-0126

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

84th percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$514,516

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.8% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

97th percentile

240%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

Up

$2,103,266

Up $1,484,500 (+240%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,973,332

Up $1,702,822 (+629%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$129,934

Down $218,322 (-63%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,780,000

Up $486,900 (+11%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$3,069,109

Down $1,008,348 (-25%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$1,710,891

Up $1,495,248 (+693%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2018: $404,694Liabilities 2018: $349,827Net Assets 2018: $54,8672018Assets 2019: $618,766Liabilities 2019: $348,256Net Assets 2019: $270,5102019Assets 2020: $2,103,266Liabilities 2020: $129,934Net Assets 2020: $1,973,3322020Assets 2021: $4,133,329Liabilities 2021: $145,564Net Assets 2021: $3,987,7652021Assets 2022: $4,823,015Liabilities 2022: $225,926Net Assets 2022: $4,597,0892022Assets 2023: $4,175,190Liabilities 2023: $133,678Net Assets 2023: $4,041,5122023Assets 2024: $7,659,914Liabilities 2024: $151,007Net Assets 2024: $7,508,9072024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,103,266
Liabilities$129,934
Net Assets$1,973,332
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2018: $2,923,000Expenses 2018: $2,868,133Net Income 2018: $54,8672018Revenue 2019: $4,293,100Expenses 2019: $4,077,457Net Income 2019: $215,6432019Revenue 2020: $4,780,000Expenses 2020: $3,069,109Net Income 2020: $1,710,8912020Revenue 2021: $4,369,925Expenses 2021: $2,245,492Net Income 2021: $2,124,4332021Revenue 2022: $2,373,841Expenses 2022: $3,889,517Net Income 2022: -$1,515,6762022Revenue 2023: $3,571,736Expenses 2023: $4,127,313Net Income 2023: -$555,5772023Revenue 2024: $7,580,825Expenses 2024: $4,113,430Net Income 2024: $3,467,3952024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$4,780,000
Expenses$3,069,109
Net Income$1,710,891
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 13, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$4,780,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advance democracy, inc. (adi) is a non-partisan non-profit organization that works with media organizations, non-profits, and other entities to research some of the world's most pressing public problems, including issues related to climate change, public health, government accountability, and global extremism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$585,135$2,063,222▲ $1,478,087
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,631$11,575▲ $5,944
Total Assets$618,766$2,103,266▲ $1,484,500
Other Assets Total$28,000$28,469▲ $469
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$348,256$68,417▼ $279,839
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$51,533-
Deferred Revenue$0$9,984▲ $9,984
Total Liabilities$348,256$129,934▼ $218,322
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$270,510$1,953,332▲ $1,682,822
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$20,000▲ $20,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$270,510$1,973,332▲ $1,702,822
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$618,766$2,103,266▲ $1,484,500

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$11,575$2,511$14,086
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Daniel J JonesPresident, CEOPT$343,137$37,500$380,637

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steve SalkyDirector
Adam S KaufmannSecretary, Director
Michael S BalascioTreasurer, Director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
YonderResearch Consulting701 BRAZOS STREET SUITE 930, Austin, TX 78701$540,000
Quest Research & Investigations LLCResearch Consulting41 EAST 11TH STREET 10TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10003$320,000
Bean LLCResearch Consulting1700 CONNECTICUT AVE SUITE 400, Washington, DC 20009$140,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,780,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,780,000
Change in Net Assets
$1,710,891
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,682,783
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$700,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$686,326
Total Fundraising Expense$113,865
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,302,952$248$372$1,303,572
Grants to Domestic Orgs$700,000--$700,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$285,477$38,064$57,095$380,636
Other Salaries and Wages$191,092$25,479$38,218$254,789
Fees for Services Legal-$140,058-$140,058
Occupancy$72,381$19,302$4,825$96,508
Travel$38,526$10,274$2,569$51,369
Fees for Services Accounting-$49,750-$49,750
Payroll Taxes$29,124$3,883$5,825$38,832
Insurance$12,048$1,606$2,410$16,064
Pension Plan Contributions$7,627$1,017$1,526$10,170
Office Expenses$5,502$3,291$623$9,416
Information Technology$6,893$2,298-$9,191
Depreciation Depletion$1,758$469$117$2,344
Other Employee Benefits$1,424$190$285$1,899
Other Expenses$1,765$1,768-$1,768
Advertising-$390-$390
Total Functional Expenses$2,656,569$298,675$113,865$3,069,109
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Democracy Integrity ProjectMclean, VA501(c)(4)Grant to Assist the Organization$700,000
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
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Ppp Loan$68,417
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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 separate committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“Form 990 is prepared by a certified public accounting firm and a draft copy is provided to management of the organization. The organization's board of directors reviews form 990 before it is filed with the irs.”

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

“The board members review compliance with the conflict of interest policy at board meetings when appropriate.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The independent members on the board of directors review and approve compensation for the president of the organization using comparable comparison survey data and contemporaneous documentation of which the decision was made for the president's compensation for employment.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization complies with irc section 6104 and makes its form 1023 and form 990 available for public inspection upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its conflict of interest policy and governing documents available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Advance Democracy Inc
EIN
82-4277642
Phone
2028100126
Address
1360 BEVERLY ROAD NO 300, MCLEAN, VA 22101

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel J Jones
Title
President, CEO
Phone
2028100126
Signed
2021-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniel J Jones
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
7
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Prager Metis Cpas LLC
Address
1360 BEVERLY ROAD SUITE 300, MCLEAN, VA 22101
Preparer
Matthew Frank
Phone
7038210702
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Field research and data analysis: program service expenses 1,301,090. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,301,090. Payroll: program service expenses 1,862. Management and general expenses 248. Fundraising expenses 372. Total expenses 2,482.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“50% of meals expenses -535.”

990 Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process druing the tax year.”

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A AND 2B:

“Advance democracy inc, had two employees during the 2020 tax year that are shared with a related organization. The 2020 form w-3 and 2020 forms w-2 for those employees were filed by the related organization and advance democracy inc, respectively.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has evlauated its tax positions and has concluded that the organization had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PPP LOAN
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVLAUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(4)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GRANT TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE DEMOCRACY INTEGRITY PROJECT
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01360 BEVERLY ROAD STE 300
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0MCLEAN
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION FOR EACH GRANTEE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE THAT ALL GRANT FUNDS ARE DISBURSED FOR THEIR INTENDED USE.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0DANIEL J JONES
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT, CEO
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SubstantiationRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FIRST CLASS AIRFARE EXTENDED ON A LIMITED BASIS (ONLY FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL, NOT ALLOWED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) AND ONLY TO ACCOMODATE TRAVEL SCHEDULE.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 1A
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd01
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE SEPARATE COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND A DRAFT COPY IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT BOARD MEETINGS WHEN APPROPRIATE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION USING COMPARABLE COMPARISON SURVEY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF WHICH THE DECISION WAS MADE FOR THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION COMPLIES WITH IRC SECTION 6104 AND MAKES ITS FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6FIELD RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,301,090. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,301,090. PAYROLL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,862. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 248. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 372. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,482.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt750% OF MEALS EXPENSES -535.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DRUING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9ADVANCE DEMOCRACY INC, HAD TWO EMPLOYEES DURING THE 2020 TAX YEAR THAT ARE SHARED WITH A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE 2020 FORM W-3 AND 2020 FORMS W-2 FOR THOSE EMPLOYEES WERE FILED BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION AND ADVANCE DEMOCRACY INC, RESPECTIVELY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8990 PART XII, LINE 2C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A AND 2B:
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IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd01
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingNACd0N/A
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE DEMOCRACY INTEGRITY PROJECT
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
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IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd00
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,103,266
Liabilities
$129,934
Net assets
$1,973,332
Revenue
$4,780,000
Expenses
$3,069,109
Net income
$1,710,891
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.66$0.15$7.51$7.58$4.11$3.47
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.18$0.13$4.04$3.57$4.13$0.56
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.82$0.23$4.60$2.37$3.89$1.52
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.15$3.99$4.37$2.25$2.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.13$1.97$4.78$3.07$1.71
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.62$0.35$0.27$4.29$4.08$0.22
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.40$0.35$0.05$2.92$2.87$0.05