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EIN 81-4777062

Protect Democracy Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
121
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
R05: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
Protect Democracy Project works to prevent democracy from declining into authoritarianism by strengthening the checks and balances that have held the executive branch accountable to the laws. They provide public education about threats to democratic norms and institutions, monitor, investigate, and advocate for how the American people can best confront these threats. Protect Democracy Project is located in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$33,111,628
2023
Total expenses
$22,051,673
2023
Total assets
$73,235,783
2023
Num. employees
121
2023

Program areas at Protect Democracy Project

Protect Democracy Project provides public education about threats to democratic norms and institutions and how the american people can best confront them. Protect Democracy Project advances its educational mission through monitoring, investigating, advocacy, lobbying, public outreach, and, when appropriate, litigating against actions that threaten our Democracy and the free, fair, and fully-informed pursuit of self-government.

Grants made by Protect Democracy Project

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Whistleblower AidTo Support Program Activities Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Irs Tax Code.$100,000
Joseph Rainey Center for Public PolicyTo Support Program Activities Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Irs Tax Code.$85,000
Business for America Education FundTo Support Program Activities Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Irs Tax Code.$50,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Protect Democracy Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$5,005,750
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Civil Participation$3,005,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$2,914,914
...and 71 more grants received totalling $23,439,920

Personnel at Protect Democracy Project

NameTitleCompensation
Victoria CanavorChief Operating Officer$239,350
Ian BassinFounder and Executive Director Staff$358,105
Brad JacobsonDirector of Product Staff
Justin FlorenceBoard Member$239,609
Laura GoldsteinFinance Manager
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Protect Democracy Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$31,486,786
Program services$75,203
Investment income and dividends$1,549,639
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$33,111,628

Form 990s for Protect Democracy Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

Organizations like Protect Democracy Project

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TX$24,294,530
State Innovation ExchangeMadison, WI$9,119,033
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)San Francisco, CA$17,954,838
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)Washington, DC$12,574,957
EarthworksWashington, DC$12,529,855
Advocates for YouthWashington, DC$8,502,599
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH)Reston, VA$11,843,801
Naleo Educational FundMonterey Park, CA$10,369,067
Public Citizen FoundationWashington, DC$13,389,271
The Praxis ProjectSan Francisco, CA$15,128,013
Data update history
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Peter E Haas Jr Family Fund
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 45 new grant, including a grant for $3,005,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 6 new vendors, including , , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2020 Pennsylvania Ave NW 163
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
protectdemocracy.org/ 
Phone
(202) 695-6590
IRS details
EIN
81-4777062
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R05: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0253780
FTB Entity ID
4051428
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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