PUBLIC DEMOCRACY AMERICA

EIN: 271017781 501(c)(3) Environment

GREAT FALLS, VA

Total Revenue
$2,364,958
Total Expenses
$2,545,932
Total Assets
$134,405
Net Assets
$128,561
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
SCOTT SHALETT
Phone
2022537412
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PUBLIC DEMOCRACY AMERICA, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 63% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

PUBLIC DEMOCRACY AMERICA EXISTS TO PROVIDE AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITIES UNDERVALUED BY ALGORITHMIC AND SYSTEMIC BIAS MORE AUTHENTIC CONTENT THROUGH DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNER NETWORKING. OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO DELIVER RESOURCES TO THOSE WHO DON'T HAVE EQUAL ACCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,806,233

OVERCOME ALGORITHMIC BIAS TO REACH OFTEN DISENFRANCHISED AUDIENCE WITH FACT-BASED CONTENT AND RESOURCES OUR NETWORK OF PARTNERS OFFERS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS AND PARTNER...

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OVERCOME ALGORITHMIC BIAS TO REACH OFTEN DISENFRANCHISED AUDIENCE WITH FACT-BASED CONTENT AND RESOURCES OUR NETWORK OF PARTNERS OFFERS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND FILL HOLES IN DATA THAT AFFECT ALGORITHMIC REFERRAL AND ESPECIALLY HARM UNDERVALUED AND AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS DEEPER INSIGHTS INTO THE SYSTEMIC INJUSTICES AND BIASES THAT LEAVE COMMUNITY NEEDS UNMET. THE ORGANIZATION USES THESE INSIGHTS TO WORK WITH AND SUPPORT A DIVERSE NETWORK OF MISSION ALIGNED PARTNERS TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER ANSWERS AND RESOURCES, AND AS A RESULT ALSO PREVENT EFFORTS BY OTHERS TO RADICALIZE, DISENGAGE, AND MISINFORM THESE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $84,060

AI CONTENT AND ENGAGEMENT TOOLS. WE DEVELOP AI DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO REACH AUDIENCES AND OFFER INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AROUND TOPICS SUCH AS MEDICAL DEBT, CHILD TAX CREDIT, SMALL BUSINESS AND...

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AI CONTENT AND ENGAGEMENT TOOLS. WE DEVELOP AI DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO REACH AUDIENCES AND OFFER INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AROUND TOPICS SUCH AS MEDICAL DEBT, CHILD TAX CREDIT, SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL. WE ARE ALSO WORKING WITH A PARTNER THAT OFFERS AN AI DRIVEN JOB RECRUITMENT PLATFORM IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT JOB BOARDS AND EMPLOYMENT OFFICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $215,690

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR MISSION ALIGNED PARTNERS THAT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED THEIR 501C3 STATUS. ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CHARGE A PERCENTAGE OR ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR THIS FISCAL...

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THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR MISSION ALIGNED PARTNERS THAT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED THEIR 501C3 STATUS. ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CHARGE A PERCENTAGE OR ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR THIS FISCAL SPONSOR SERVICE IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE THAT THESE PARTNERS ARE ABLE TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF CONTRIBUTIONS THEY RECEIVE THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,364,958
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,364,958

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $479,005
Fundraising Expenses $60,840
Program Expenses $2,105,983
Other Expenses $2,066,927
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,545,932

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,364,958 $6,396,018 -0.6%
Expenses $2,545,932 $6,111,082 -0.6%
Net Income $-180,974 $284,936 -1.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$169,800
Total Directors
6
$169,800
Key Employees
1
$202,800
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT SHALETT EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Key Emp
$202,800 $0 $202,800
RACHEL JOHNSON DEPUTY DIREC 40.00
Officer Director
$169,800 $0 $169,800
JASON COHEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON HOPKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB LALKA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC SAPP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM SYPE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,364,958 $2,545,932 $134,405 $-180,974
2022 $6,396,018 $6,111,082 $321,592 $284,936
2021 $8,070,256 $8,139,315 $24,599 $-69,059
2020 $1,000,000 $982,200 $97,888 $17,800
2019 $200,075 $120,001 $80,088 $80,074
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