Civic Intelligence

Protecting Our Democracy Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 88-1033231

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Aug 18, 2025

Organization ProfilePROTECTINGOURDEMOCRACY.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.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

6th percentile

-50%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-93%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-33%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Down

$80,167

Down $1,004,685 (-93%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$80,167

Down $1,004,685 (-93%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue28th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,000,000

Down $1,000,000 (-33%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$3,004,685

Down $352,609 (-11%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,004,685

Down $647,391 (-181%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st 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

2024

Assets$80,167
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$80,167
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th 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

2024

Revenue$2,000,000
Expenses$3,004,685
Net Income-$1,004,685
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,000,000
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

SEE SCHEDULE O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,084,852$80,167▼ $1,004,685
Total Assets$1,084,852$80,167▼ $1,004,685
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,084,852$80,167▼ $1,004,685
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,084,852$80,167▼ $1,004,685
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,084,852$80,167▼ $1,004,685
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd 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$2,496,817
Amplify INCAdvertising59 LINCOLN PARK, Newark, NJ 07102$248,030
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,000,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,000,000
Change in Net Assets
$-1,004,685
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,998,885
Total Fundraising Expense$10,980
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,800
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$2,475,172--$2,475,172
Fees for Services Other$261,645$96,000$307$357,952
Fees for Services Management-$99,900-$99,900
Fees for Services Legal-$28,701-$28,701
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,978-$24,978
Conferences and Meetings$450-$10,673$11,123
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,800--$5,800
Other Expenses-$1,057-$1,057
Office Expenses-$2-$2
Total Functional Expenses$2,743,067$250,638$10,980$3,004,685
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Spiller for NjMonclair, NJ527General Support$5,800
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$5,800
Total Exempt Function Spending$5,800

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
99-3237475Montclair, NJ$5,800
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 A, Line 8B

“There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“The organization makes the required publicly disclosed documents available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Protecting Our Democracy
EIN
88-1033231
Phone
2025520221
Address
PO BOX 15845, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Signing Officer

Name
Dennis Ruppe
Title
President
Phone
2025520221
Signed
2025-08-18
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
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Mba Consulting Group
Address
611 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 143, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Preparer
Tiffanie Ellis
Phone
2025520221
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“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”

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

“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”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Digital strategy consultant: program service expenses 240,000. Management and general expenses 96,000. Fundraising expenses 307. Total expenses 336,307. Media consultant: program service expenses 21,645. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,645.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PROTECTING 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
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PROTECTING 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
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY TO AFFIRM NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE REQUIRED PUBLICLY DISCLOSED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6DIGITAL STRATEGY CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 240,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 96,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 307. TOTAL EXPENSES 336,307. MEDIA CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,645. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,645.
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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$80,167
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$80,167
Revenue
$2,000,000
Expenses
$3,004,685
Net income
-$1,004,685
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