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Grassroots Democrats

Alexandria, VA  ·  First report: 2003  ·  Most recent report: 2020  ·  EIN: 90-0082742

This organization reports that it is no longer operating.

Data is self-reported. Only electronically filed contributions and expenditures are included in totals.

Organization Details
Purpose
Provide training and other assistance to Political Party committees.
Email
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Leadership

Last updated 2022

Dana L Howitt
Ceo
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Financial Overview
All-Time Contributions
$6.6M
All-Time Expenditures
$7M
Top Contributors

Aggregation is done by name and will not account for significant variations in reported names.

AFSCME
$675K
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Political
$475K
Aggregate Below Threshold
“Aggregate below threshold” is the sum of all contributions where the contributor donated less than $200 and their name does not need to be disclosed.
$429K
Largest Recipients

Aggregation is done by name and will not account for significant variations in reported names.

Insights
This organization gets a majority of its contributions from out of state.

Contributions & Expenditures

Explore all contributions to and expenditures by Grassroots Democrats since 2003.

All time Last 5 years
Contributions (All time)
$6.63M
Expenditures (All time)
$6.96M

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IRS disclosures

All electronic form 8872s that Grassroots Democrats has filed with the IRS. Organizations may file monthly or quarterly during general-election (even-numbered) years, and monthly or semiannually during nonelection (odd-numbered) years.

Data only includes electronic filings. To look for paper reports, try the IRS’ search function.

2020

  • $0 in contributions
  • $252 in expenditures
October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$252
Quarter 3 report
August 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
Quarter 2 report
April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
Quarter 1 report
January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0

2019

  • $23,011 in contributions
  • $112,369 in expenditures
July 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019
Total contributions
$9,761
Total expenditures
$50,003
January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019
Total contributions
$13,250
Total expenditures
$62,366

2018

  • $0 in contributions
  • $0 in expenditures
Quarter 3 report
July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0

2017

  • $3,920 in contributions
  • $19,180 in expenditures
End-of-year report
July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017
Total contributions
$3,920
Total expenditures
$19,180

2016

  • $43,862 in contributions
  • $49,542 in expenditures
October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016
Total contributions
$6,891
Total expenditures
$9,049
July 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016
Total contributions
$18,328
Total expenditures
$38,157
April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016
Total contributions
$7,621
Total expenditures
$2,294
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed February 1, 2017 at 11:10AM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Quarter 2 report
April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
1st report
This report was processed November 14, 2016 at 10:53AM.
January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016
Total contributions
$11,022
Total expenditures
$42

2015

  • $222,473 in contributions
  • $40,870 in expenditures
July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
Total contributions
$222,473
Total expenditures
$40,870
Mid-year report
January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0

2014

  • $57,097 in contributions
  • $38,847 in expenditures
October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
Total contributions
$7,383
Total expenditures
$8,823
July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014
Total contributions
$7,535
Total expenditures
$14,243
April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014
Total contributions
$32,406
Total expenditures
$7,962
January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014
Total contributions
$9,773
Total expenditures
$7,819

2013

  • $50,176 in contributions
  • $49,140 in expenditures
July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013
Total contributions
$32,412
Total expenditures
$26,308
January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013
Total contributions
$17,764
Total expenditures
$22,832

2012

  • $37,527 in contributions
  • $31,375 in expenditures
October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Total contributions
$7,440
Total expenditures
$11,655
July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012
Total contributions
$3,965
Total expenditures
$24
April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Total contributions
$13,186
Total expenditures
$9,243
January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012
Total contributions
$12,936
Total expenditures
$10,453

2011

  • $48,805 in contributions
  • $49,051 in expenditures
July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011
Total contributions
$24,388
Total expenditures
$20,769
January 10, 2011 to June 30, 2011
Total contributions
$24,417
Total expenditures
$28,282

2010

  • $57,368 in contributions
  • $84,994 in expenditures
October 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010
Total contributions
$9,886
Total expenditures
$17,551
July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Total contributions
$13,096
Total expenditures
$15,343
April 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010
Total contributions
$15,631
Total expenditures
$22,882
January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
Total contributions
$18,755
Total expenditures
$29,218

2009

  • $27,933 in contributions
  • $48,167 in expenditures
End-of-year report
July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009
Total contributions
$27,933
Total expenditures
$48,167

2008

  • $226,352 in contributions
  • $405,402 in expenditures
October 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
Total contributions
$71,649
Total expenditures
$98,191
July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008
Total contributions
$25,135
Total expenditures
$89,453
April 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008
Total contributions
$97,434
Total expenditures
$118,276
January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008
Total contributions
$32,134
Total expenditures
$99,482

2007

  • $974,829 in contributions
  • $854,404 in expenditures
July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007
Total contributions
$592,517
Total expenditures
$456,142
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed April 11, 2008 at 06:57PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
End-of-year report
July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007
Total contributions
$575,721
Total expenditures
$456,142
1st report
This report was processed January 31, 2008 at 03:38PM.
January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007
Total contributions
$382,312
Total expenditures
$398,262
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed April 11, 2008 at 06:27PM). Expand to see 2 other reports that overlap in this date range.
Mid-year report
January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007
Total contributions
$367,259
Total expenditures
$398,262
2nd report
This report was processed July 31, 2007 at 09:41AM.
Mid-year report
January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007
Total contributions
$297,900
Total expenditures
$398,262
1st report
This report was processed July 30, 2007 at 05:22PM.

2006

  • $1.3M in contributions
  • $1.4M in expenditures
December 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$72,919
October 1, 2006 to November 30, 2006
Total contributions
$176,565
Total expenditures
$333,021
July 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006
Total contributions
$547,208
Total expenditures
$363,105
April 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006
Total contributions
$308,585
Total expenditures
$333,403
January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2006
Total contributions
$267,250
Total expenditures
$292,324

2005

  • $740,040 in contributions
  • $1.2M in expenditures
July 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005
Total contributions
$526,440
Total expenditures
$641,516
January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2005
Total contributions
$213,600
Total expenditures
$548,468

2004

  • $2.2M in contributions
  • $2.1M in expenditures
November 23, 2004 to December 31, 2004
Total contributions
$600
Total expenditures
$123,877
October 14, 2004 to November 22, 2004
Total contributions
$414,155
Total expenditures
$676,028
October 1, 2004 to October 13, 2004
(General election: November 2, 2004)
Total contributions
$490,200
Total expenditures
$194,511
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed November 4, 2004 at 11:15AM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Pre-election report (DC)
October 1, 2004 to October 13, 2004
(General election: November 2, 2004)
Total contributions
$490,200
Total expenditures
$194,511
1st report
This report was processed October 18, 2004 at 11:34AM.
July 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004
Total contributions
$496,000
Total expenditures
$460,539
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed November 4, 2004 at 11:08AM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Quarter 3 report
July 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004
Total contributions
$496,000
Total expenditures
$460,539
1st report
This report was processed October 15, 2004 at 05:30PM.
April 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004
Total contributions
$585,025
Total expenditures
$347,745
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed October 14, 2004 at 08:38AM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Quarter 2 report
April 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004
Total contributions
$612,025
Total expenditures
$347,745
1st report
This report was processed July 15, 2004 at 04:32PM.
January 1, 2004 to March 31, 2004
Total contributions
$221,920
Total expenditures
$283,392
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed April 19, 2004 at 10:19AM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Quarter 1 report
January 1, 2004 to March 31, 2004
Total contributions
$231,920
Total expenditures
$283,392
1st report
This report was processed April 15, 2004 at 05:09PM.

2003

  • $611,583 in contributions
  • $506,407 in expenditures
July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003
Total contributions
$411,583
Total expenditures
$506,407
May 22, 2003 to June 30, 2003
Total contributions
$200,000
Total expenditures
$0

Tax-exempt political organizations that report receiving $25,000 or more a year must file Form 990, unless they meet certain criteria.

ProPublica found 19 form 990s on the IRS website filed by Grassroots Democrats. To search for additional Form 990s, try the IRS’ search function.

Date Created
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November 22, 2021 View form
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September 17, 2019 View form
December 11, 2018 View form
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September 11, 2015 View form
July 31, 2014 View form
September 30, 2013 View form
September 30, 2013 View form
July 6, 2011 View form
July 26, 2010 View form
September 22, 2008 View form
September 24, 2007 View form
September 8, 2006 View form
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June 25, 2004 View form

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What is a 527?

A 527 is a nonprofit formed under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, which grants tax-exempt status to organizations whose primary purpose is attempting to influence the election of one or more people to public office at the national, state or local level. But contributions to these organizations are not considered tax-deductible, unlike gifts to charities.

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This database covers tax-exempt political organizations organized under Section 527, excluding organizations that are regulated by the Federal Election Commission (like federal PACs are); that expect to receive less than $25,000 in annual contributions; that are nonpolitical nonprofits, like charities; or that are political committees for a state or local candidate or a political party. An organization’s state is taken from the address reported on its most recent form 8871.

What organizations report itemized contributions and expenditures?

Tax-exempt political organizations, other than qualified state or local political organizations, that have filed for tax-exempt status with the IRS under Section 527 must file Form 8872 to disclose any expenditures made or contributions received. A qualified state or local political organization is one whose political activities relate solely to state or local public office and that routinely files publicly available reports with one or more states. For state-by-state information on tax-exempt political organizations and their filings, see the IRS’ listings.

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