Civic Intelligence

Democracy Matters

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 99-2900699

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Feb 18, 2026

Organization ProfileN/A
996 Maine Avenue SW Pmb216Washington, DC 20024

(703) 618-6740

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

2.90x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-142%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-97%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$925,611

Down $27,383,095 (-97%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

-$1,759,683

Down $30,036,314 (-106%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$2,685,294

Up $2,653,219 (+8272%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$21,023,471

Down $7,299,590 (-26%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$50,944,528

Up $50,898,098 (+109623%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$29,921,057

Down $58,197,688 (-206%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2024: $28,308,706Liabilities 2024: $32,075Net Assets 2024: $28,276,6312024Assets 2025: $925,611Liabilities 2025: $2,685,294Net Assets 2025: -$1,759,6832025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$925,611
Liabilities$2,685,294
Net Assets-$1,759,683
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$100M$50M$0-$50MRevenue 2024: $28,323,061Expenses 2024: $46,430Net Income 2024: $28,276,6312024Revenue 2025: $21,023,471Expenses 2025: $50,944,528Net Income 2025: -$29,921,0572025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$21,023,471
Expenses$50,944,528
Net Income-$29,921,057
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 18, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$22,009,947
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Democracy matters was formed to connect and build a community of pro-democracy donors.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$6,000,000$0▼ $6,000,000
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$481,276-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,308,706$444,248▼ $21,864,458
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$87-
Total Assets$28,308,706$925,611▼ $27,383,095
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$32,075$2,685,294▲ $2,653,219
Total Liabilities$32,075$2,685,294▲ $2,653,219
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$25,467,925$0▼ $25,467,925
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,808,706$-1,759,683▼ $4,568,389
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$28,276,631$-1,759,683▼ $30,036,314
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,308,706$925,611▼ $27,383,095
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bradley BeychokChairman, President
Danny KazinDirector
Pilar MartinezDirector, CFO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$21,022,412
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,059
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$21,022,412
Change in Net Assets
$-29,921,057

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$352,940Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions3$352,940-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$21,023,363
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$108
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-115,257
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$20,908,106
Total Revenue per Form 990
$21,023,471
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$46,750,000
Other Expenses$3,954,528
Total Fundraising Expense$435,203
Professional Fundraising Fees$240,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$46,750,000--$46,750,000
Conferences and Meetings$1,778,254-$134,079$1,912,333
Fees for Services Other$691,647$1,381$20,000$713,028
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$240,000$240,000
Travel$35,082$4,344-$39,426
Fees for Services Accounting$7,500$10,000-$17,500
Insurance-$10,309-$10,309
Fees for Services Legal$3,444$6,538-$9,982
All Other Expenses$191-$465$656
Other Expenses$533$0$0$533
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$108-$108
Total Functional Expenses$50,474,914$34,411$435,203$50,944,528

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$50,944,528
Expenses per Audited Statements$50,944,420
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$50,944,420
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$108
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Evidence for ImpactWashington, DC501(c)(4)Education Program$42,000,000
Ab PacWashington, DC527Political Activity$4,250,000
American Independent MediaWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$450,000
Project 218Burke, VA527Political Activity$50,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$240,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$4,746,698
Total Exempt Function Spending$4,746,698
Section 527 Activity Spending$446,698

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
27-4819166Washington, DC$4,250,000
99-1330350Burke, VA$50,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
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 B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewd by the cfo, president, and legal counsel. The return was forwarded to the board of directors before filing with the irs.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is distributed to each officer and director. The policy requires disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. If disclosures are made, the board of directors investigates to determine if a conflict of interest exists. The individual having the potenial conflict of interst is excluded from these proceedings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and form 990 are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy Matters
EIN
99-2900699
Phone
7036186740
Address
996 MAINE AVENUE SW PMB216, WASHINGTON, DC 20024

Signing Officer

Name
Bradley Beychok
Title
President
Phone
7036186740
Signed
2026-02-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bradley Beychok
Formed
2024
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Matthews Carter & Boyce
Address
12730 FAIR LAKES CIRCLE SUITE 510, FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Preparer
Charles Rdeppe
Phone
7032183600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part XII, Line 2C

“The process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has no uncertain tax position as of june 30, 2024.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH OFFICER AND DIRECTOR. THE POLICY REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF DISCLOSURES ARE MADE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INVESTIGATES TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE INDIVIDUAL HAVING THE POTENIAL CONFLICT OF INTERST IS EXCLUDED FROM THESE PROCEEDINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
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ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0DEMOCRACY MATTERS

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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$925,611
Liabilities
$2,685,294
Net assets
-$1,759,683
Revenue
$21,023,471
Expenses
$50,944,528
Net income
-$29,921,057
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$2.69$1.76$21.0$50.9$29.9
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.3$0.03$28.3$28.3$0.05$28.3