DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND

EIN: 521956824 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$211,001
Total Expenses
$282,979
Total Assets
$691,569
Net Assets
$691,569
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
FRED WERTHEIMER
Phone
2023559600
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $211K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 83% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $283K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION TO STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT OUR DEMOCRACY AND TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM AND OUR ELECTIONS PROCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $239,507

EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY REFORMS, INCLUDING CAMPAIGN FINANCE, VOTING RIGHTS, AND REDISTRICTING REFORMS, AND TO PROMOTE PROTECTIONS FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND THE...

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EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY REFORMS, INCLUDING CAMPAIGN FINANCE, VOTING RIGHTS, AND REDISTRICTING REFORMS, AND TO PROMOTE PROTECTIONS FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND THE INTEGRITY OF OUR ELECTIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $192,397
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $18,404
Other Revenue $200
TOTAL REVENUE $211,001

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $98,888
Fundraising Expenses $1,144
Program Expenses $239,507
Other Expenses $184,091
TOTAL EXPENSES $282,979

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $211,001 $1,258,355 -0.8%
Expenses $282,979 $1,627,403 -0.8%
Net Income $-71,978 $-369,048 -0.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
8
Employees
2
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
3
$128,249
Total Directors
13
$128,249
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRED WERTHEIMER PRESIDENT & CEO 16.80
Officer Director
$33,600 $28,249 $128,249
DOMINIC UCCI BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD J SIMON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA AVILA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MANES DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY COWAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORMAN EISEN DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA WEBBER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICCO MELE DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 7/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER WITTEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J ADAM SKAGGS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA FOSTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE LAVIOLETTE 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 $211,001 $282,979 $691,569 $-71,978
2023 $1,258,355 $1,627,403 $763,547 $-369,048
2022 $1,600,195 $1,074,011 $1,132,595 $526,184
2021 $784,044 $708,321 $606,411 $75,723
2020 $381,880 $551,071 $530,688 $-169,191
2019 $474,631 $518,453 $699,879 $-43,822
2018 $458,502 $486,828 $743,701 $-28,326
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