Nonprofit · EIN 82-2547275
RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,950,170 | $5,384,808 | -$434,638 | $2,210,572 | $148,754 | $2,061,818 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,607,953 | $7,276,370 | -$1,668,417 | $2,825,452 | $307,681 | $2,517,771 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,126,557
- Program service revenue
- $25,453
- Investment income
- $69,313
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$271,153
- Other revenue
- -$271,153
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,922,514
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $436,058
- Other salaries and wages
- $865,329
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,539,368
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $60,387
- Accounting fees
- $84,380
- Occupancy
- $119,541
- Travel
- $161,260
- Depreciation
- $6,667
- Program services (functional)
- $4,728,384
- Management and general (functional)
- $481,535
- Fundraising (functional)
- $174,889
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,825,452
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,210,572
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $148,754
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,061,818
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,061,818
- Gross receipts
- $5,248,973
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriel Epshtein | CEO Key employee | 40 | $233,442 | $17,183 |
| Caitlin Forrest | Director of Frontlines of Freedom Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,374 | $11,860 |
| Tori James | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,219 | $11,850 |
| Igor Kirman | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Vindman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alisa Savetamal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Hymowitz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitzi Perdue | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| General Ben Hodges | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Garry Kasparov | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Chavez | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Steele | Board Member Former | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriel Epshtein | CEO Key employee | 40 | $236,271 | $12,647 |
| Noor Greene | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,465 | $6,358 |
| Alexander Vindman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Steele | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Igor Kirman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Garry Kasparov | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Chavez | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1701 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW FLOOR 2, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-3001
- In care of
- % URIEL EPSHTEIN
- Signed the 990
- URIEL EPSHTEIN, CEO
- Phone
- (646) 437-6302
- Website
- rdi.org
- Return prepared by
- JS MILLER GROUP PLLC
Mission
RDIs mission is to unmask and confront the alliance of dictators threatening freedom around the world. By doing so, we inspire those in the United States and in other countries to value and protect their own democracies.
Program accomplishments
- 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 whoseExpenses $4,728,384
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 | Not 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
- 82-2547275
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,210,572
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,248,973
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,950,170 | $5,384,808 | $2,210,572 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,607,953 | $7,276,370 | $2,825,452 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,493,875 | $6,664,575 | $4,660,111 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 82-2547275).
Questions about RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC is 82-2547275.
- Is RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC 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 RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $233,442 (Uriel Epshtein, CEO).
- How much revenue does RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,950,170, expenses of $5,384,808 and total assets of $2,210,572 at year end.
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