Civic Intelligence

Focus for Democracy Fund

EIN 93-3922232 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Focus for democracy fund educates donors, raises funds, and makes grants to nonprofit organizations that promote civic engagement and strengthen democratic participation.

1200 G Street NW 800Washington, DC 20005

n/A

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

16th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

87th percentile

45%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets16th percentile

Assets

$11,266,622

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$111,887

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$11,154,735

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue9th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

$24,568,049

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$13,413,314

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$11,154,735

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2024: $11,266,622Liabilities 2024: $111,887Net Assets 2024: $11,154,7352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$11,266,622
Liabilities$111,887
Net Assets$11,154,735
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$30M$20M$10M$0Revenue 2024: $24,568,049Expenses 2024: $13,413,314Net Income 2024: $11,154,7352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$24,568,049
Expenses$13,413,314
Net Income$11,154,735
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$11,266,622
Liabilities
$111,887
Net assets
$11,154,735
Revenue
$24,568,049
Expenses
$13,413,314
Net income
$11,154,735
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.3$0.11$11.2$24.6$13.4$11.2
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$24,568,049
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Focus for democracy fund educates donors, raises funds, and makes grants to nonprofit organizations that promote civic engagement and strengthen democratic participation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$11,206,644-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$52,558-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,420-
Total Assets$0$11,266,622▲ $11,266,622
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$72,783▲ $72,783
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$39,104-
Total Liabilities$0$111,887▲ $111,887
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$10,102,289-
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$1,052,446-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$11,154,735▲ $11,154,735
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$11,266,622▲ $11,266,622
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Aaron FrankPresident
David OrrDirector
Lisa Minsky-primusDirector
Sanford NewmanSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Rising Tide Interactive LLCAdvertising And Promotion Services529 14TH ST NW STE 709, Washington, DC 20045$1,353,420
Cloudbase ServicesIt Services1400 SHATTUCK AVE STE 15A, Berkeley, CA 94709$375,356
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$24,112,321
Program Service Revenue
$454,428
Investment Income
$1,300
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$24,112,321
Change in Net Assets
$11,154,735

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded6$36,084Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions6$36,084-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$24,568,049
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,467,441
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$26,035,490
Total Revenue per Form 990
$24,568,049
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$12,261,549
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,130,719
Total Fundraising Expense$558,468
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$21,046
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$7,540,111$601,194$343,540$8,484,845
Advertising$1,297,861$267,207$152,690$1,717,758
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,130,719--$1,130,719
Information Technology$283,784$58,426$33,386$375,596
Office Expenses$224,786$46,279$26,443$297,508
Fees for Services Accounting-$34,088-$34,088
Fees for Services Legal-$33,036-$33,036
Other Expenses$1,289,531$23,123-$23,123
Other Salaries and Wages$14,866$3,061$1,749$19,676
Travel$2,646$545$311$3,502
Insurance$1,415$291$166$1,872
Payroll Taxes$739$152$87$978
Occupancy$522$107$61$690
Other Employee Benefits$296$61$35$392
Total Functional Expenses$11,787,276$1,067,570$558,468$13,413,314

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$14,880,755
Expenses per Audited Statements$13,413,314
Total Expenses per Form 990$13,413,314
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,467,441
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CA501(c)(3)General Support$1,000,000
Accelerate Change IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)General Support$41,195
Notley ImpactAustin, TX501(c)(3)General Support$32,160
Hopewell FundWashington, DC501(c)(3)General Support$25,213
Working America Education FundWashington, DC501(c)(3)General Support$22,151
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Affiliated Entity$72,783
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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

“The organization did not possess any board committees during the tax year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is compiled by an independent cpa firm. The return is circulated among the board for review and approval prior to filing.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy covers all directors and officers with board-delegated powers. Disclosures are reviewed by the board of directors (or a disinterested committee), which determines whether a conflict exists. Any conflicted person may provide information but must not participate in deliberations or voting, and the board documents all proceedings in the minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization did not make these documents available to the public during the tax year.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Focus for Democracy Fund
EIN
93-3922232
Phone
3129618541
Address
1200 G STREET NW 800, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Aaron Frank
Title
President
Phone
3129618541
Signed
2025-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Aaron Frank
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Lane & Company Cpas
Address
5335 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Preparer
Robert E Lane
Phone
2026172615
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Strategic consultants: program service expenses 7,540,111. Management and general expenses 601,194. Fundraising expenses 343,540. Total expenses 8,484,845.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Focus for democracy fund performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions for the year ended december 31, 2024, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition on the financial statements or that may have any effect on its tax-exempt status.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY FUND PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3HOPEWELL FUND
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DETAILED REPORTS OF EACH PROGRAM'S PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES FROM THE GRANTEE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OBTAINS SIGNED AGREEMENTS FROM EACH GRANTEE, INCLUDING STATEMENTS THAT THEY WILL NOT USE ANY OF THE GRANTED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES.
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IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY FUND RECEIVED 6 NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, COLUMN (B):
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT POSSESS ANY BOARD COMMITTEES DURING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM. THE RETURN IS CIRCULATED AMONG THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS. DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (OR A DISINTERESTED COMMITTEE), WHICH DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS. ANY CONFLICTED PERSON MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION BUT MUST NOT PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING, AND THE BOARD DOCUMENTS ALL PROCEEDINGS IN THE MINUTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT MAKE THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4STRATEGIC CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,540,111. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 601,194. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 343,540. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,484,845.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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