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Democracy Chain

EIN 87-1133953 • 501(c)3 • Thousand Oaks, CA

990-N CoverageNTEE A33

Profile

Digital publication of art exhibition reviews and commentary on public issues from an art critical perspective Promotion of current museum and gallery exhibitions in the Western US

231 Cedar Heights DrThousand Oaks, CA 91360

www.thedemocracychain.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$657

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Liabilities

$10,232

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Net Assets

-$9,575

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Operations

Revenue

$61,465

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Expenses

$72,115

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Net Income

-$10,650

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$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0K-$10KAssets 2023: $657Liabilities 2023: $10,232Net Assets 2023: -$9,5752023

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2023

Assets$657
Liabilities$10,232
Net Assets-$9,575
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $61,465Expenses 2023: $72,115Net Income 2023: -$10,6502023

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2023

Revenue$61,465
Expenses$72,115
Net Income-$10,650
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$657
Liabilities
$10,232
Net assets
-$9,575
Revenue
$61,465
Expenses
$72,115
Net income
-$10,650
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$10.2$9.58$61.5$72.1$10.7
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$61,465
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Digital publication of art exhibition reviews and commentary on public issues from an art critical perspective Promotion of current museum and gallery exhibitions in the Western US

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Peter FrankDirector And Associate EditorPT$2,400-$2,400
DeWitt ChengDirector And Contributing Writer-$1,350-$1,350
Richard SpeerDirector And Contibuting Writer-$1,350-$1,350
Margaret HawkinsDirector And Contributing Writer-$1,000-$1,000
Bill LasarowPresident And PublisherPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy Chain
EIN
87-1133953
Phone
2134824724
Address
231 CEDAR HEIGHTS DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360

Signing Officer

Name
Bill Lasarow
Title
President and Publisher
Phone
2134824724
Signed
2024-05-15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Schedule O:

“Part 1.16 Bank Fees $ 360 Conferences 2,233 Database 8,701 Donations* 19,695 Interest 619 Supplies 525 Software 1,546 Stripe** 2,096 *Fiscal receiver passthrough **Fees (non-reimbursable) and Withholding (reimbursed) Part 2.26 Charge Card (ending in 2911) Open Balance: 01/01/23: $14,149 12/31/23: $24,381”

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