STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS ACTION

WASHINGTON, DC, 20003 (202) 594-9958 Est. 2023 EIN 93-1524544
R40 - Voter Education & Registration 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(4)
www.democracydefendersaction.org

Mission

STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS ACTION, D/B/A DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS ACTION IS A 501(C)(4) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH WAS FORMED ON MAY 24, 2023 AND LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. DEMOCRACY DEFENDER ACTION'S MISSION IS TO SAFEGUARD AMERICAN DEMOCRACY FROM CORRUPTION AND ELECTION INTERFERENCE THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY AND OTHER ADVOCACY INITIATIVES AND BY SHAPING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE THREATS POSED BY AUTOCRACY.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$4.0M
Recipients
18
Years Active
2023 - 2024
Avg grant: $141,355 Median: $37,500

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
202418$3.8M $209K141
20233$222K $74K30

Sectors Funded

Civil Rights & Advocacy
3
Public & Societal Benefit
3
Environment
2
Education
1
International & Foreign Affairs
1
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
1

Top States

District of Columbia
14
Wisconsin
2
New York
2
California
1
Georgia
1
Pennsylvania
1

Grantee Size Profile

Over $50M
5
$5M - $10M
3
$100K - $500K
3
$500K - $1M
2
$10M - $50M
1
$1M - $5M
1

Top Grantees

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$2.0M
DC - 3 grants
$516K
DEFEND DEMOCRACY PROJECT
CA
$500K
LOWELL AND ASSOCIATES
DC
$250K
$35K
DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE
DC
$35K
FORWARD PAC INC
WI
$25K

Grants Awarded · 16 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$11,669,368
Total Expenses
$8,798,233
Net Assets
$6,140,526
30 employees 10 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
8.4 months Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 198.7%
Expenses ↑ 221.1%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 71.8% Earned revenue 27.0% Investment 0.3% Other 1.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 76.4% Management 17.5% Fundraising 6.1%

Officers & Trustees (18)

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Filing History (3 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$11,669,368 ↑$8,798,233$6,140,526
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
$3,906,336 ↑$2,739,705$2,930,444
2023 990 - Public charity return
May 24, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$2,956,000 $1,192,187$1,763,813

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EIN: 93-1524544 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data