DEMOCRACY DEFENSE PROJECT INC

EIN: 990888028

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$6,991,247
Total Expenses
$6,830,805
Total Assets
$3,154,449
Net Assets
$2,447,835
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
LARRY ROGERS
Phone
8008294933
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DEMOCRACY DEFENSE PROJECT INC, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit that reported $7.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 97% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE DEMOCRACY DEFENSE PROJECT IS TO REBUILD CONFIDENCE IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS BY CREATING A BIPARTISAN COALITION AND EMPOWERING TRUSTED VOICES TO TALK ABOUT ELECTION INTEGRITY AND BEGIN TO REBUILD AMERICANS' FAITH IN OUR ELECTION SYSTEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,022,621 Revenue: $0

DEMOCRACY DEFENSE PROJECT IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO REBUILD TRUST IN AMERICA'S ELECTORAL PROCESS BY UPLIFTING TRUSTED VOICES FROM BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES TO PUBLICLY AND PERSISTENTLY DEFEND THE...

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DEMOCRACY DEFENSE PROJECT IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO REBUILD TRUST IN AMERICA'S ELECTORAL PROCESS BY UPLIFTING TRUSTED VOICES FROM BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES TO PUBLICLY AND PERSISTENTLY DEFEND THE AMERICAN ELECTORAL PROCESS, PROMOTE ELECTION INTEGRITY, AND REBUILD TRUST IN THE AMERICAN ELECTORAL SYSTEM. DDP CREATED A BIPARTISAN COALITION TO LEAD THIS WORK THROUGH A COORDINATED COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. SPECIFICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGES IN ADMINISTRATION AND LEGISLATION TO REBUILD FAITH IN THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM, WORKS WITH ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND THINK TANKS TO PROMOTE STUDIES ON THE SAFETY OF AMERICA'S DECENTRALIZED VOTE-COUNTING SYSTEM, PROMOTES THOUGHTFUL IDEAS AND DIALOGUE ABOUT HOW TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM, AND EDUCATES REPORTERS WHO COVER THE ELECTION ON THE PROCESS OF VOTE COUNTING IN ADVANCE OF ELECTION DAY.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,745,300 Revenue: $0

DEMOCRACY DEFENSE PROJECT MAINTAINS SIMILAR PROGRAMS TO ITS FEDERAL EFFORTS AT THE STATE-LEVEL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,850,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $141,247
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,991,247

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,767,921
Other Expenses $6,830,805
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,830,805

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,991,247 $3,550,180 +1.0%
Expenses $6,830,805 $1,262,788 +4.4%
Net Income $160,442 $2,287,392 -0.9%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
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
4
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEFFREY KAPLAN DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT 15.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY ROGERS DIRECTOR AND TREASURER 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PALMER DIRECTOR, VP & SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY SALESI ASSISTANT TREASURER 5.0
Officer
$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
2025 $6,991,247 $6,830,805 $3,154,449 $160,442
2024 $3,550,180 $1,262,788 $2,942,137 $2,287,392
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