EIN 82-2547275

The Renew Democracy Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Renew Democracy Initiative aims to create a movement united by the common language of constitutional values. It confronts and exposes the international alliance of dictators and in doing so, inspires people in the US and in other free countries to value and defend their own democracies. To accomplish this mission, it focuses on education, advocacy, and building resilience against threats such as misinformation, foreign intervention, and demagoguery.
Total revenues
$5,607,953
2023
Total expenses
$7,276,370
2023
Total assets
$2,825,452
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at The Renew Democracy Initiative

As an idea advocacy organization, we align insightful analysis with direct action, unique advocacy networks, and a motivated community to influence national discourse and mobilize key stakeholders. This approach is reflected in our four pillars. Pillar 1 - Educate: We leverage the voices of unique messengers to organize events and create written and video content that highlights the threats facing liberal democracy while uniting disparate communities around common principles. Pillar 2 - Advocate: We aim to shift opinion and behavior among targeted groups of thought leaders, decision-makers, and other key constituencies on issues critical to RDIs mission. Pillar 3 - Act: When we can add unique value, we offer direct support to those whose

Grants made by The Renew Democracy Initiative

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
American Purpose LLCTo Build, Energize, and Focus A Coalition of Like-Minded Individuals and Organizations in Support of Ukraine at A Time When Ukraine Fatigue Is Setting in and the German Economy Faces A Serious Stress Test.$325,000
Institute of Modern RussiaSupport Project Sunrise Which Delivers Critically Needed Humanitarian Aid Directly To the Regions of Ukraine Most Affected By the War$238,000

Who funds The Renew Democracy Initiative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$1,400,000
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$67,000
Community Foundation of Greater GreensboroGeneral Support$45,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at The Renew Democracy Initiative

NameTitleCompensation
Uriel EpshteinChief Executive Officer$166,186
Evan GottesmanChief of Staff
Tori JamesDirector of Operations
Caitlin ForrestDirector of Stewardship
James LewisDirector of Programs
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Renew Democracy Initiative

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,722,245
Program services$15,000
Investment income and dividends$6,077
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-135,369
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,607,953

Form 990s for The Renew Democracy Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-22990View PDF
2020-122022-03-02990View PDF
2020-122022-02-15990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Isdell Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $7,122 from Communities Foundation of Texas
January 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
900 19th St NW Floor 6
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
rdi.org/ 
Phone
(646) 437-6302
IRS details
EIN
82-2547275
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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