Democracy North Carolina

EIN: 562271150 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Morrisville, NC

Total Revenue
$4,130,615
Total Expenses
$5,462,640
Total Assets
$4,975,898
Net Assets
$4,269,632
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Randy Lucas
Phone
9192866000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Democracy North Carolina, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $5.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,776,112

In 2024, Democracy North Carolina distributed more than 1 million nonpartisan education resources from voter guides to get out the vote materials. We also created a digital voter tool, detailing...

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In 2024, Democracy North Carolina distributed more than 1 million nonpartisan education resources from voter guides to get out the vote materials. We also created a digital voter tool, detailing every local race and ballot measure that received more than 87,000 visits.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,498,412

Our communications team connected with grassroots partners to mobilize voters and encourage political participation.Our Regional Managing Organizers (RMOs) across 5 regions in the state worked with...

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Our communications team connected with grassroots partners to mobilize voters and encourage political participation.Our Regional Managing Organizers (RMOs) across 5 regions in the state worked with civic organizations, places of worship, community leaders and other individuals to engage voters--educating them in new Voter ID laws, changes in voting requirements for previously incarcerated people, and the impact of gerrymandering in their communities.

Program 3
Expenses: $866,003

During the 2024 General Election, Democracy NC's policy department trained more than 1500 people to be Election Advocates which included Vote Protectors, Canvass Monitors, and CBOE volunteers. We...

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During the 2024 General Election, Democracy NC's policy department trained more than 1500 people to be Election Advocates which included Vote Protectors, Canvass Monitors, and CBOE volunteers. We deployed 1000 Vote Protectors across 48 counties during the period of early voting. Our CBOE monitors attended meetings in 50 counties. Democracy NC's Communications department managed NCVoter.org, a website that provides comprehensive nonpartisan educational resources to voters. The site was visited over 300,000 times in 2024.Democracy North Carolina owns and hosts the Election Protection hotline for the state of NC (888) Our-Vote. In conjunction with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, the hotline was staffed by trained volunteers (lawyers, law students, and voting rights experts). The hotline handled 6,300 text and calls in 2024.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,056,333
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $70,993
Other Revenue $3,289
TOTAL REVENUE $4,130,615

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $357,942
Salaries & Benefits $2,725,641
Fundraising Expenses $537,634
Program Expenses $4,140,527
Other Expenses $2,379,057
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,462,640

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,130,615 $3,497,922 +0.2%
Expenses $5,462,640 $3,508,986 +0.6%
Net Income $-1,332,025 $-11,064 +119.4%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
54
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
5
$267,294
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Randy Lucas Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Overton Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Irving Joyner Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judy Futch Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
April Dawson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Wallace Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Levenstein Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ajamu Dillahunt Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcus Bass Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tamara Kersey Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monica Gibbs Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adrian Maldonado Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Walker-Wilson Chairman 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Adrienne Kelly Co-Executive Dir. 55.00
Officer
$104,815 $30,500 $135,315
Cheryl CarterEllis Co-Executive Dir. 55.00
Officer
$127,179 $4,800 $131,979
Julia Hawes Communication Director 55.00
Highest
$101,598 $0 $101,598
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $4,130,615 $5,462,640 $4,975,898 $-1,332,025
2023 $3,497,922 $3,508,986 $6,357,615 $-11,064
2022 $4,559,210 $4,321,510 $5,778,090 $237,700
2021 $3,905,206 $3,079,139 $5,545,351 $826,067
2021 $3,905,206 $3,079,139 $5,545,351 $826,067
2020 $5,762,651 $4,689,975 $4,682,500 $1,072,676
2019 $2,625,721 $2,212,835 $3,281,451 $412,886
2018 $3,544,678 $2,829,097 $2,832,785 $715,581
2017 $2,853,916 $2,142,045 $2,023,565 $711,871
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