Civic Intelligence

Democracy Sentry

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 92-1734450

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 14, 2025

Organization ProfileDEMOCRACYSENTRY.ORG
1100 New Jersey Avenue SE 2141Washington, DC 20003

(202) 360-9974

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-128%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$165,588

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.4% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-98%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-44%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

$31,434

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$30,853

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$581

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue29th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

$1,150,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$2,623,859

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$1,473,859

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $31,434Liabilities 2024: $581Net Assets 2024: $30,8532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$31,434
Liabilities$581
Net Assets$30,853
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2024: $1,150,000Expenses 2024: $2,623,859Net Income 2024: -$1,473,8592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,150,000
Expenses$2,623,859
Net Income-$1,473,859
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,150,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Further the common good and general welfare of the community by advocating for pro-democracy federal policies.

Democracy sentry furthers the common good and general welfare of the community by advocating for pro-democracy federal policies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,504,935$31,434▼ $1,473,501
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$1,504,712$30,853▼ $1,473,859
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,504,935$31,434▼ $1,473,501
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$223$581▲ $358
Total Liabilities$223$581▲ $358
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,504,712$30,853▼ $1,473,859
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,504,935$31,434▼ $1,473,501
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christopher Scott FayPresidentPT$165,588$165,588

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patti Solis DoyleChair of Board
Jackie QuinonesSecretary
Tom SheridanTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Locust Street GroupIn-state Campaign Management2008 HILLYER PL NW, Washington, DC 20009$1,048,750
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LlStrategic Advice2001 K STREET NW, Washington, DC 20006$157,500
Amplify LLCSocial Media1250 I STREET 250, Washington, DC 20005$115,000
Anticipate Public AffairsCommunications Planning And Support4607 40TH STREET N, Arlington, VA 22207$115,000
-Senior Policy Counseling2722 TETHER TRAIL, Austin, TX 78704$110,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,150,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,150,000
Change in Net Assets
$-1,473,859
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,203,817
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$250,042
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$170,000
Total Fundraising Expense$1,957
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$908,750$29,073-$937,823
Grants to Domestic Orgs$170,000--$170,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$165,588-$165,588
Other Salaries and Wages-$63,072-$63,072
Fees for Services Legal-$39,618-$39,618
Fees for Services Accounting-$31,775-$31,775
Payroll Taxes-$19,490-$19,490
Travel$17,294-$1,758$19,052
Insurance-$13,103-$13,103
All Other Expenses-$2,375-$2,375
Other Expenses$2,031$1,919$199$1,919
Pension Plan Contributions-$1,892-$1,892
Total Functional Expenses$2,251,925$369,977$1,957$2,623,859
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Black Voters Matter Fund IncAtlanta, GA501 (c)(4)Protect the Right to Vote$120,000
Democracy 21Washington, DC501 (c)(4)Protect the Right to Vote$50,000
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$581
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
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

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

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

“To ensure the corporation operates in a manner consistent with tax-exempt purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: 1. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining. 2. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the corporation's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further tax-exempt purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of management officials are reviewed and approved by unanimous written consent of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy Sentry
EIN
92-1734450
Phone
2023609974
Address
1100 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE 2141, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Scott Fay
Title
President
Phone
2023609974
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Scott Fay
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Verdolino & Lowey Pc
Address
124 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 101, FOXBOROUGH, MA 02035
Preparer
Heather Medeiros CPA
Phone
5085431720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Social media: program service expenses 155,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 155,000. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,220. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,220. Outside contract services: program service expenses 120,000. Management and general expenses 27,853. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 147,853. Strategy & campaign management: program service expenses 633,750. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 633,750.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION OF MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$31,434
Liabilities
$581
Net assets
$30,853
Revenue
$1,150,000
Expenses
$2,623,859
Net income
-$1,473,859
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$1.15$2.62$1.47
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