Democracy North Carolina

Morrisville, NC, 27560 (919) 286-6000 Est. 2001 EIN 56-2271150
R40 - Voter Education & Registration 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.democracync.org

Mission

Democracy North Carolina's mission is to strengthen democratic structures, build power among disenfranchised communities, and inspire confidence in a transformed political process that works for all.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$2.8M
Recipients
43
Years Active
2017 - 2025
Avg grant: $62,119 Median: $66,875

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20253$225K $75K03
20246$328K $55K33
20233$243K $81K03
20228$288K $36K44
202112$626K $52K42
20209$506K $56K90
20183$243K $81K12
20175$305K $61K50

Sectors Funded

Public & Societal Benefit
12
Community Improvement
6
Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
3
Crime & Legal-Related
3
Education
1
Human Services
1

Top States

North Carolina
47
Massachusetts
1
District of Columbia
1

Grantee Size Profile

$10M - $50M
12
$100K - $500K
7
Under $100K
4
$1M - $5M
4
$5M - $10M
1

Top Grantees

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$477K
NC - 4 grants
$312K
Wildegeest Foundation
NC
$300K
Southern Vision Alliance
NC - 3 grants
$245K
Common Cause Education Fund NC
NC - 2 grants
$162K
NC - 3 grants
$80K

Grants Awarded · 48 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$2,454,981
Total Expenses
$3,956,393
Net Assets
$2,828,089
55 employees 130 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
8.6 months Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 40.6%
Expenses ↓ 27.6%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 96.1% Investment 3.7%
Expense Breakdown
Program 71.1% Management 16.9% Fundraising 12.0%

Officers & Trustees (14)

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Filing History (9 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2025 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
$2,454,981 ↓$3,956,393$2,828,089
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$4,130,615 ↑$5,462,640$4,269,632
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$3,497,922 ↓$3,508,986$5,569,003
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$4,559,210 ↑$4,321,510$5,540,147
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
$3,905,206 $3,079,139$5,364,985
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
$3,905,206 ↓$3,079,139$5,364,985
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$5,762,651 ↑$4,689,975$4,507,071
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$3,544,678 ↑$2,829,097$2,699,274
2017 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
$2,853,916 $2,142,045$1,995,825

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EIN: 56-2271150 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data