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Public Democracy America

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2022 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$6.4M (2022)

Expenses
$6.11M (2022)

Total Assets
$322k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$12.1k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2009 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,396,018
Expenses
$6,111,082
Net Income
$284,936
Net Assets
$309,535
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,396,018
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $403,223
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,883
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $321,592
Total Liabilities $12,057
Net Assets $309,535
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Shalett (Executive Di) $227,685 $0 $0
Rachel Johnson (Deputy Direc) $175,538 $0 $0
Jason Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Hopkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Lalka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Sype (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,070,256
Expenses
$8,139,315
Net Income
-$69,059
Net Assets
$19,280
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,070,256
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $240,184
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,599
Total Liabilities $5,319
Net Assets $19,280
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Shalett (Executive Di) $180,000 $0 $0
Rachel Johnson (President) $60,184 $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Hopkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Lalka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Sype (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,000,000
Expenses
$982,200
Net Income
$17,800
Net Assets
$92,569
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,000,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,888
Total Liabilities $5,319
Net Assets $92,569
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Shalett (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,075
Expenses
$120,001
Net Income
$80,074
Net Assets
$74,769
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $75
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,088
Total Liabilities $5,319
Net Assets $74,769
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Lalka (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chet Jechura (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
-$5,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14
Total Liabilities $5,319
Net Assets -$5,305

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,500
Expenses
$67,505
Net Income
-$5
Net Assets
-$5,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,500
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14
Total Liabilities $5,319
Net Assets -$5,305
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Glenn Rushing (Director And President) $0 $0
Rachel Johnson (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0
Burns Strider (Director) $0 $0
Rob Lalka (Director) $0 $0
Pat Lewis (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,000
Expenses
$28,950
Net Income
-$17,950
Net Assets
-$5,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19
Total Liabilities $5,319
Net Assets -$5,300
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Glenn Rushing (Director And President) $0 $0
Rachel Johnson (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0
Burns Strider (Director) $0 $0
Rob Lalka (Director) $0 $0
Pat Lewis (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,374
Expenses
$87,405
Net Income
$17,969
Net Assets
$12,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,000
97.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,374
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,969
Total Liabilities $5,319
Net Assets $12,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Glenn Rushing (Director And President) $0 $0
Rachel Johnson (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0
Burns Strider (Director) $0 $0
Rob Lalka (Director) $0 $0
Pat Lewis (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$21,105
Net Income
-$21,105
Net Assets
-$5,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $5,319
Net Assets -$5,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Glenn Rushing (Director And President) $0 $0
Rachel Johnson (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0
Burns Strider (Director) $0 $0
Rob Lalka (Director) $0 $0
Pat Lewis (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$187,743
Expenses
$171,957
Net Income
$15,786
Net Assets
$15,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $187,743
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,786
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,786
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Glenn Rushing (Director And President) $0 $0
Rachel Johnson (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0
Eric Sapp (Director) $0 $0
Burns Strider (Director) $0 $0
Rob Lalka (Director) $0 $0
Pat Lewis (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$4,000
Expenses
$4,000
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$913
Expenses
$9,413
Net Income
-$8,500
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $913
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$15,044
Expenses
$6,544
Net Income
$8,500
Net Assets
$8,500
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,044
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,500
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,500

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,657
Expenses
$10,657
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,657
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0

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