Civic Intelligence

Democracy Security Project

EIN 99-3543614 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

To provide comprehensive safety and security trainings and provide real-time, trusted direct support, assessments, and referrals as needed for other non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, technology groups, civil services, and government groups.

1701 Rhode Island Ave NW 2nd FLWashington, DC 20036

www.democracysecurityproject.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

98th percentile

96%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

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

Assets

$586

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$586

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$610

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$24

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$586

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600$400$200$0Assets 2024: $586Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $5862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$586
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$586

Operations Trend

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

$800$600$400$200$0Revenue 2024: $610Expenses 2024: $24Net Income 2024: $5862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$610
Expenses$24
Net Income$586

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$610
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide comprehensive safety and security trainings and provide real-time, trusted direct support, assessments, and referrals as needed for other non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, technology groups, civil services, and government groups.

To deliver training and services that understand the need for public engagement, along with the necessity for safety and security. We pair advocacy and crisis management experience with security expertise to ensure a deep assessment of needs and solutions for people.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$586-
Total Assets$0$586▲ $586
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$586-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$586▲ $586
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$586▲ $586
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
JESSICA O'CONNELLPresident
Mo ShataraDirector
Dione FriendsSecretary
Maju VargheseTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$610
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$610
Change in Net Assets
$586
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$24
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses-$24-$24
Total Functional Expenses$0$24$0$24
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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

An electronic copy of the 990 is provided to the board for review prior to filing of the return.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy Security Project
EIN
99-3543614
Phone
2023406087
Address
1701 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 2ND FL, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
JESSICA O'CONNELL
Title
President
Phone
2023406087
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
JESSICA O'CONNELL
Formed
2024
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Andersen Tax LLC
Address
1850 K STREET NW SUITE 675, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Preparer
Scott C Boyd
Phone
2022235000
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