Civic Intelligence

Designing for Democracy

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 87-2234629

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 13, 2025

701 Poydras Street STE 150PNew Orleans, LA 70139

(225) 924-6333

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

73.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on this filing.

Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-86%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$2,869

Down $82,678 (-97%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$207,832

Down $247,693 (-621%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$210,701

Up $165,015 (+361%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$0

Down $219,803 (-100%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$90,667

Down $89,275 (-50%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$90,667

Down $130,528 (-327%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $85,547Liabilities 2022: $45,686Net Assets 2022: $39,8612022Assets 2024: $2,869Liabilities 2024: $210,701Net Assets 2024: -$207,8322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,869
Liabilities$210,701
Net Assets-$207,832

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $219,803Expenses 2022: $179,942Net Income 2022: $39,8612022Revenue 2024: $0Expenses 2024: $90,667Net Income 2024: -$90,6672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$0
Expenses$90,667
Net Income-$90,667
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Designing for Democracy is a nonprofit entity that works with developers to enhance the lives of economic disadvantaged persons.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,425$2,869▼ $15,556
Total Assets$20,729$2,869▼ $17,860
Other Assets Total$2,304--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$137,894$210,701▲ $72,807
Total Liabilities$137,894$210,701▲ $72,807
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-117,165$-207,832▼ $90,667
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-117,165$-207,832▼ $90,667
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$20,729$2,869▼ $17,860
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Victor F Trahan IIIPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-90,667
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$90,439
Other Expenses$228
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$84,693--$84,693
Payroll Taxes$5,746--$5,746
Insurance-$228-$228
Total Functional Expenses$90,439$228$0$90,667
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
Federal income taxes$210,701
Due to/from Trahan Architects-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Designing For Democracy
EIN
87-2234629
Phone
2259246333
Address
701 Poydras Street STE 150P, New Orleans, LA 70139

Signing Officer

Name
Victor F Trahan III
Title
Director
Phone
2259246333
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Victor F Trahan III
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Barrios & Bihm APAC
Address
2251 Drusilla Lane Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Preparer
Nicole K Bihm
Phone
2259243031
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

Designing for democracy works with developers to enhance the lives of economic disadvantaged persons. This is accomplished by designing best use of space by enticing businesses to open store for the economic challenged people that ordinarily would not otherwise have access to.

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