Civic Intelligence

Democratic Policy Institute

EIN 83-3922640 • 501(c)4 • Aurora, CO

Profile

Our mission is to strengthen democracy by promoting non-partisan voter registration and education to foster greater citizen participation in elections, while increasing public awareness of voter suppression.

3131 S Vaughn Way 652Aurora, CO 80014

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

87th percentile

35%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

$82,409

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$82,409

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

$235,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$152,929

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$82,071

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2024: $82,409Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $82,4092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$82,409
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$82,409
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $235,000Expenses 2024: $152,929Net Income 2024: $82,0712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$235,000
Expenses$152,929
Net Income$82,071
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$82,409
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$82,409
Revenue
$235,000
Expenses
$152,929
Net income
$82,071
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$2.35$1.53$0.82
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$235,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to strengthen democracy by promoting non-partisan voter registration and education to foster greater citizen participation in elections, while increasing public awareness of voter suppression.

The mission is to promote civic engagement by formulating public policy recommendations, conducting non-partisan voter registration and education efforts, and raising awareness about voter suppression.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$338$82,409▲ $82,071
Total Assets$338$82,409▲ $82,071
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$338$82,409▲ $82,071
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$338$82,409▲ $82,071
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$338$82,409▲ $82,071
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Najy a MetniPresident & Director
Eliana MetniDirector
Meryl MetniSecretary, Treasurer & Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$235,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$235,000
Change in Net Assets
$82,071
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$152,929
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$124,658--$124,658
Fees for Services Legal$28,271--$28,271
Total Functional Expenses$152,929$0$0$152,929
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The form 990 is reviewed by the officer and upon acceptance is submitted to file.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democratic Policy Institute
EIN
83-3922640
Phone
3038251000
Address
3131 S VAUGHN WAY 652, AURORA, CO 80014

Signing Officer

Name
Najy a Metni
Title
President
Phone
3038251000
Signed
2025-08-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Najy a Metni
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Arkose Advisors
Address
3131 SOUTH VAUGHN WAY SUITE 652, AURORA, CO 80014
Preparer
Ryan Petersen
Phone
3038251000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Voter registration services: program service expenses 124,658. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 124,658.”

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