Civic Intelligence

Protecting Our Democracy Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 88-1033231

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 14, 2024

Organization Profilewww.protectingourdemocracy.org
PO Box 15845Washington, DC 20003

(202) 552-0221

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

18th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

61st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

0.0%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,084,852

Down $357,294 (-25%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,084,852

Down $357,294 (-25%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$3,000,000

Flat from 2022

Expenses

Up

$3,357,294

Up $1,799,440 (+116%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$357,294

Down $1,799,440 (-125%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2022: $1,442,146Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,442,1462022Assets 2023: $1,084,852Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,084,8522023Assets 2024: $80,167Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $80,1672024Assets 2025: $0Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,084,852
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,084,852
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2022: $3,000,000Expenses 2022: $1,557,854Net Income 2022: $1,442,1462022Revenue 2023: $3,000,000Expenses 2023: $3,357,294Net Income 2023: -$357,2942023Revenue 2024: $2,000,000Expenses 2024: $3,004,685Net Income 2024: -$1,004,6852024Revenue 2025: $0Expenses 2025: $80,167Net Income 2025: -$80,1672025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$3,000,000
Expenses$3,357,294
Net Income-$357,294
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$3,000,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Protecting our democracy is dedicated to building a diverse movement to preserve and strengthen our democracy. Together, we will fight back against attempts to undermine election results, preserve basic rights and freedoms, restore unity, hope, and faith in our country, strengthen institutions such as our courts and public schools, and protect our democracy

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,442,146$1,084,852▼ $357,294
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,442,146$1,084,852▼ $357,294
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,442,146$1,084,852▼ $357,294
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,442,146$1,084,852▼ $357,294
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,442,146$1,084,852▼ $357,294
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay61st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dennis RuppePresident
Angelina CarioneSecretary
Kathryn Weller-demmingTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Flashpoint StrategiesAdvertising10 Brookside Ave 2B, Caldwell, NJ 07006$2,510,452
Amplify IncAdvertising59 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102$464,073
Bully Pulpit Interactive LLCAdvertising1445 New Jersey Ave NW 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20005$181,308
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,000,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,000,000
Change in Net Assets
$-357,294
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,357,294
Total Fundraising Expense$20,294
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$2,459,947--$2,459,947
Fees for Services Other$689,505$33,000-$722,505
Fees for Services Management-$99,900-$99,900
Fees for Services Accounting-$34,270-$34,270
Conferences and Meetings$450-$20,294$20,744
Fees for Services Legal-$16,759-$16,759
Travel$2,309--$2,309
Other Expenses-$475-$475
Office Expenses-$385-$385
Total Functional Expenses$3,152,211$184,789$20,294$3,357,294
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$2,308
Section 527 Activity Spending$2,308
Total Exempt Function Spending$2,308
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
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

“A copy of Form 990 is provided to the governing body and legal counsel for review and approval prior to filing.”

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

“The organization requires members of the governing body to affirm no conflicts of interest on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Form 990, Part VII, Line 1A - Officers and Directors

“Angelina Carione, Secretary, passed away in August 2024.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Protecting Our Democracy Inc
EIN
88-1033231
Phone
2025520221
Address
PO Box 15845, Washington, DC 20003

Signing Officer

Name
Dennis Ruppe
Title
President
Signed
2024-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dennis Ruppe
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
MBA Consulting Group
Address
611 Pennsylvania Ave SE Num 143, Washington, DC 20003
Preparer
Tiffanie Ellis
Phone
2025520221
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,084,852
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,084,852
Revenue
$3,000,000
Expenses
$3,357,294
Net income
-$357,294
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.08
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$2.00$3.00$1.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.00$1.08$3.00$3.36$0.36
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.00$1.44$3.00$1.56$1.44