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Democracy Fund Inc

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: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$68.6M (2022)

Expenses
$62M (2022)

Total Assets
$96M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$16.7M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 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-PF
Revenue
$68,592,390
Expenses
$62,022,102
Net Income
$6,570,288
Net Assets
$79,250,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $70,685,900
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $398,994
0.6%
Sales of Assets -$2,492,504
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $65,342,744
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $924,460
1.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,991,918
Total Liabilities $16,741,801
Net Assets $79,250,117
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Goldman (President & Ceo) $473,065 $64,533
Laura Chambers (Chief Operating Offi) $329,127 $27,203
Thomas Glaisyer (Managing Program Dir) $298,209 $20,646
Lara Flint (Managing Program Dir) $267,598 $46,579
Lauren Strayer (Managing Communicati) $264,239 $28,236
Deepa Isac (General Counsel & Secretary) $247,160 $16,645
Kelly Reed (Deputy Chief Operati) $223,416 $59,100
Robin Thompson (Treasurer & Senior Director Of Finance) $204,235 $27,430
Patricia Christen (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Steven (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Deakin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$59,747,292
Expenses
$59,595,833
Net Income
$151,459
Net Assets
$72,686,101
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $59,287,200
99.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $10,812
0.0%
Sales of Assets $449,280
0.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $57,883,092
97.1%
Compensation of Officers* $531,660
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,636,268
Total Liabilities $20,950,167
Net Assets $72,686,101
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Goldman (President & Ceo) $478,192 $55,050
Laura Chambers (Chief Operating Offi) $319,770 $25,500
Adam Ambrogi (Program Director) $308,920 $18,446
Thomas Glaisyer (Managing Program Dir) $306,065 $22,598
Lauren Strayer (Managing Communicati) $269,276 $28,223
Kelly Reed (Deputy Chief Operati) $206,829 $37,074
Deepa Isac (General Counsel & Secretary) $53,468 $2,158
Pierre Omidyar (Chairman) $0 $0
Patricia Christen (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Steven (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Deakin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$65,793,183
Expenses
$72,150,532
Net Income
-$6,357,349
Net Assets
$72,534,642
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $63,357,500
96.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $324,061
0.5%
Sales of Assets $2,111,622
3.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $70,223,625
97.3%
Compensation of Officers* $560,135
0.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,492,609
Total Liabilities $10,957,967
Net Assets $72,534,642
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Goldman (President & Ceo) $350,060 $39,460
Laura Chambers (Chief Operating Offi) $293,606 $19,036
Thomas Glaisyer (Managing Program Dir) $229,198 $18,914
Adam Ambrogi (Program Director) $228,952 $25,596
Lauren Strayer (Managing Communicati) $213,988 $24,036
Lindsay Daniels (Program Director) $210,550 $15,224
Isaiah Castilla (Secretary & Senior Counsel) $210,075 $23,948
Pierre Omidyar (Chairman) $0 $0
Patricia Christen (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Steven (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Deakin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$63,141,642
Expenses
$56,331,961
Net Income
$6,809,681
Net Assets
$78,891,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $62,935,400
99.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $985,008
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $54,892,711
97.4%
Compensation of Officers* $561,034
1.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,348,415
Total Liabilities $8,456,424
Net Assets $78,891,991
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Goldman (President & Ceo) $389,630 $36,676
Srikanth Gopal (Vp Strategy & Progra) $259,613 $33,990
Thomas Glaisyer (Managing Program Dir) $210,146 $18,167
Laura Chambers (Chief Operating Offi) $209,240 $13,552
Margaret Yao (Chief People Officer) $207,979 $22,265
Adam Ambrogi (Program Director) $201,931 $29,985
Isaiah Castilla (Secretary & Senior Counsel) $171,404 $19,955
Pierre Omidyar (Chairman) $0 $0
Patricia Christen (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Steven (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Deakin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$73,959,277
Expenses
$55,621,199
Net Income
$18,338,078
Net Assets
$71,833,424
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $75,767,850
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $486,291
0.7%
Sales of Assets -$2,294,864
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $56,718,998
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $507,631
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,786,166
Total Liabilities $6,952,742
Net Assets $71,833,424
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Goldman (President & Ceo) $349,576 $35,557
Srikanth Gopal (Vp Strategy & Progra) $255,836 $31,228
Elisabeth Hawkings (Managing Program Dir) $236,641 $16,237
Thomas Glaisyer (Managing Program Dir) $213,626 $17,815
Margaret Yao (Chief People Officer) $201,824 $22,758
Adam Ambrogi (Program Director) $198,921 $28,809
Isaiah Castilla (Secretary & Senior Counsel) $158,055 $19,118
Pierre Omidyar (Chairman) $0 $0
Patricia Christen (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Steven (Director) $0 $0
Matthew Deakin (Treasurer) $0 $0
William Fitzpatrick (Former Secretary & Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$53,135,469
Expenses
$47,424,736
Net Income
$5,710,733
Net Assets
$53,495,346
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $53,414,160
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $140,571
0.3%
Sales of Assets -$419,262
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $41,251,880
87.0%
Compensation of Officers* $325,950
0.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,426,000
Total Liabilities $7,930,654
Net Assets $53,495,346
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Goldman (President & Ceo) $296,328 $29,622
Srikanth Gopal (Vp Strategy) $207,962 $28,795
Thomas Glaisyer (Program Dir.) $175,309 $16,318
Elizabeth Hawkings (Program Dir.) $174,427 $15,163
Adam Ambrogi (Program Dir.) $172,327 $26,928
Margaret Yao (Chf People Off) $161,987 $19,362
Pierre Omidyar (Chairman) $0 $0
Patricia Christen (Director) $0 $0
Michael Mohr (Former Director) $0 $0
William Fitzpatrick (Secretary & Dir) $0 $0
Matthew Deakin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sarah Steven (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$38,655,163
Expenses
$20,383,089
Net Income
$18,272,074
Net Assets
$47,784,613
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $39,302,498
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $7,036
0.0%
Sales of Assets -$654,371
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,353,576
90.0%
Compensation of Officers* $312,506
1.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,547,590
Total Liabilities $2,762,977
Net Assets $47,784,613
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Goldman (President & Ceo) $284,401 $28,105
Thomas Glaisyer (Program Dir.) $176,822 $12,831
Adam Ambrogi (Program Dir.) $175,132 $25,866
Elisabeth Hawkings (Program Dir.) $172,520 $15,180
Margaret Yao (Chf People Off) $158,217 $18,567
Srikanth Gopal (Vp Strategy) $113,794 $28,988
Pierre Omidyar (Chairman) $0 $0
Patricia Christen (Director) $0 $0
Michael Mohr (Director) $0 $0
William Fitzpatrick (Secretary & Dir) $0 $0
Matthew Deakin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sarah Steven (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$22,308,429
Expenses
$15,818,008
Net Income
$6,490,421
Net Assets
$29,512,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $23,173,200
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $3,440
0.0%
Sales of Assets -$868,211
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,256,885
77.5%
Compensation of Officers* $310,336
2.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,172,688
Total Liabilities $3,660,149
Net Assets $29,512,539
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Goldman (President & Ceo) $281,809 $28,527
Elizabeth Hawkings (Program Dir.) $166,750 $14,782
Adam Ambrogi (Program Dir.) $166,520 $26,496
Thomas Glaisyer (Program Dir.) $153,974 $11,969
Margaret Yao (Chief Pple Officer) $136,125 $17,866
Anthony Bowen (Dir Of Grants Mgmt) $101,323 $14,584
Pierre Omidyar (Chairman) $0 $0
Patricia Christen (Director) $0 $0
Michael Mohr (Director) $0 $0
William Fitzpatrick (Secretary & Dir) $0 $0
Matthew Deakin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,472,552
Expenses
$7,630,284
Net Income
$22,842,268
Net Assets
$22,842,268
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $30,707,113
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $903
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,466,956
71.6%
Compensation of Officers* $158,326
2.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,903,550
Total Liabilities $2,061,282
Net Assets $22,842,268

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