Nonprofit · EIN 52-1956824
DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $300,527 | $563,326 | -$262,799 | $428,770 | $0 | $428,770 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $211,001 | $282,979 | -$71,978 | $691,569 | $0 | $691,569 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,258,355 | $1,627,403 | -$369,048 | $763,547 | $0 | $763,547 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $281,468
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,859
- Other revenue
- $10,200
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $100,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,623
- Other salaries and wages
- $38,828
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $188,282
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,040
- Accounting fees
- $35,529
- Occupancy
- $69,911
- Depreciation
- $470
- Program services (functional)
- $492,730
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,455
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $691,569
- Total assets, end of year
- $428,770
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $428,770
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,594
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $428,770
- Gross receipts
- $300,527
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRED WERTHEIMER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 48 | $96,000 | $4,000 | $31,141 |
| DOMINIC UCCI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD J SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA AVILA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY COWAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WEBBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER WITTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J ADAM SKAGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LAVIOLETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRED WERTHEIMER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 16.8 | $33,600 | $66,400 | $28,249 |
| DOMINIC UCCI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD J SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA AVILA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MANES | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY COWAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORMAN EISEN | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WEBBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICCO MELE | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 7/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER WITTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J ADAM SKAGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LAVIOLETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRED WERTHEIMER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 43.5 | $87,000 | $24,194 |
| SUSAN MANES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIC UCCI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY COWAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA AVILA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD J SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NORMAN EISEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WEBBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICCO MELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER WITTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J ADAM SKAGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LAVIOLETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-1022
- In care of
- % FRED WERTHEIMER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- FRED WERTHEIMER, 2000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- FRED WERTHEIMER, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (202) 355-9600
- Website
- WWW.DEMOCRACY21.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COUNCILOR BUCHANAN & MITCHELL PC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $492,730 · grants $100,000 · revenue $10,200
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1956824
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $428,770
- Income (IRS master file)
- $300,527
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $300,527 | $563,326 | $428,770 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $211,001 | $282,979 | $691,569 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,258,355 | $1,627,403 | $763,547 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,600,195 | $1,074,011 | $1,132,595 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1956824).
Questions about DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND
- What is the EIN of DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND is 52-1956824.
- Is DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FRED WERTHEIMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,000 (FRED WERTHEIMER, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $300,527, expenses of $563,326 and total assets of $428,770 at year end.
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