Civic Intelligence

Secure Democracy USA

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-3854090

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization Profilewww.securedemocracyusa.org
611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 201Washington, DC 20003

(202) 984-1342

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

74th percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$330,999

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

94th percentile

90%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,837,686

Up $871,736 (+90%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,225,085

Up $1,174,502 (+2322%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$612,601

Down $302,766 (-33%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,053,961

Down $787,416 (-16%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$2,879,459

Down $2,440,776 (-46%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,174,502

Up $1,653,360 (+345%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $725,511Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $725,5112021Assets 2022: $965,950Liabilities 2022: $915,367Net Assets 2022: $50,5832022Assets 2023: $1,837,686Liabilities 2023: $612,601Net Assets 2023: $1,225,0852023Assets 2024: $1,715,720Liabilities 2024: $281,875Net Assets 2024: $1,433,8452024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,837,686
Liabilities$612,601
Net Assets$1,225,085
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2021: $1,000,000Expenses 2021: $274,489Net Income 2021: $725,5112021Revenue 2022: $4,841,377Expenses 2022: $5,320,235Net Income 2022: -$478,8582022Revenue 2023: $4,053,961Expenses 2023: $2,879,459Net Income 2023: $1,174,5022023Revenue 2024: $2,965,040Expenses 2024: $2,656,681Net Income 2024: $308,3592024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$4,053,961
Expenses$2,879,459
Net Income$1,174,502
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$4,053,961
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Secure democracy usa is a nonpartisan organization that works to build confidence in our elections and improve voter access across the united states.

Secure Democracy USA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to build stronger elections, state by state.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$925,079$1,698,653▲ $773,574
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$20,406▲ $20,406
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$18,924-
Accounts Receivable$10,801$12,330▲ $1,529
Total Assets$965,950$1,837,686▲ $871,736
Other Assets Total$30,070$87,373▲ $57,303
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$551,985$391,617▼ $160,368
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$363,382$220,984▼ $142,398
Total Liabilities$915,367$612,601▼ $302,766
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$50,583$1,225,085▲ $1,174,502
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$50,583$1,225,085▲ $1,174,502
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$965,950$1,837,686▲ $871,736

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$20,406-$20,406
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Megan LewisExecutive DirectorPT$88,151$115$88,266
Charlotte OlenaSr. Director of AdvocacyPT$69,580$173$69,753
Tshombe HubbardChief Administrative OfficerPT$63,582$510$64,092
Samantha TaraziChief Operating OfficerPT$62,462$1,426$63,888
James Daniel Griffith IISr Director of PolicyPT$54,205$131,111$54,205
Alexander LeeChief People OfficerPT$42,770$13$42,783
Megan BellamyVP of Law & PolicyPT$37,039$895$37,934
Rebecca IsraelSr Director of Major GiftsPT$34,952$845$35,797

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brina MilikoskyPresident
Zach SilkSecretary & Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Arnold and PorterLegal Services601 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001$103,590
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,955,005
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$98,956
All Other Contributions
$3,505,005
Change in Net Assets
$1,174,502

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,053,961
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,053,961
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,053,961
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,884,820
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$940,165
Total Fundraising Expense$253,211
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$31,750
Professional Fundraising Fees$22,724

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,252,852$59,697$5,400$1,317,949
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$288,428$84,823$83,466$456,717
Other Salaries and Wages$175,547$54,857$61,364$291,768
Fees for Services Legal-$252,570-$252,570
Other Employee Benefits$73,045$22,119$16,121$111,285
Travel$63,461$884$4,706$69,051
Payroll Taxes$41,958$9,651$10,316$61,925
Information Technology-$11,439$43,701$55,140
Office Expenses$43,403$1,983$75$45,461
Fees for Services Accounting-$40,133-$40,133
Grants to Domestic Orgs$31,750--$31,750
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$22,724$22,724
Pension Plan Contributions$13,448$2,806$2,216$18,470
Conferences and Meetings$15,336-$1,614$16,950
Other Expenses$10,974$3,148$1,508$15,630
Insurance-$2,684-$2,684
Advertising$1,567--$1,567
Occupancy$167--$167
Total Functional Expenses$2,037,289$588,959$253,211$2,879,459

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,879,459
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,879,459
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,879,459
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Unite Oregon ActionPortland, OR501(c)(4)Legislative Support 2024$31,750
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$22,724
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Related Party$391,617
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
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 B, line 11B

“The draft of the annual Form 990 is provided to all board members prior to filing with the IRS.”

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

“The organization implemented an annual conflict of interest policy in which all board members, officers, and key employees are required to report any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The compensation of the Executive Director and other employees are benchmarked with other like organizations while considering our ambition to recruit the kind of talent needed as an organization, independently, without the participation of interested persons.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request as required by law.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Secure Democracy USA
EIN
87-3854090
Phone
2029841342
Address
611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 201, Washington, DC 20003
Doing Business As
Sd USA

Signing Officer

Name
Megan Lewis
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2029841342
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Megan Lewis
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Address
111 Rockville Pike Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20850
Preparer
Stacy Cullen
Phone
3012316200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Consultants: Program service expenses 1,252,852. Management and general expenses 59,697. Fundraising expenses 5,400. Total expenses 1,317,949.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“SDUSA evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions based on a more-likely-than-not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2023, there are no accruals for uncertain tax positions. If applicable, the Organization records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Tax years from 2021 through the current year remain open for examination by tax authorities.”

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IRS990ScheduleC/OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd00
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,837,686
Liabilities
$612,601
Net assets
$1,225,085
Revenue
$4,053,961
Expenses
$2,879,459
Net income
$1,174,502
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.72$0.28$1.43$2.97$2.66$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.61$1.23$4.05$2.88$1.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.92$0.05$4.84$5.32$0.48
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.73$1.00$0.27$0.73