EIN 52-2003442

State Democracy Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
State Democracy Project, a Brooklyn-based organization, expands its mission by educating the public and policy makers on improving American democracy through increased citizen participation in elections and policy-making. The organization collaborates with national organizations to advance their state reform program advocating for a more robust democracy. Their efforts include communication, strategy, policy research, and outreach programs aimed at supporting citizen engagement and advocacy in democratic participation rule reform.
Also known as...
Every Voice Center; Public Campaign
Total revenues
$19,722,670
2023
Total expenses
$17,024,385
2023
Total assets
$3,119,318
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at State Democracy Project

Sponsored projectsthe State Democracy Project supports a diverse array of grassroots organizations to pursue structural changes to expand participation, make government more responsive, and build a more democratic society. State Democracy Project's program services concentrate on providing these partners with fiscal sponsorship arrangements that allow them to focus on programmatic goals while reducing their bureaucratic obligations.by the end of 2023, State Democracy Project has entered into eighteen separate fiscal sponsorship agreements to support projects which will further the charitable and educational purposes of State Democracy Project. Grant funds awarded to these organizations are subject to the restrictions and obligations imposed by the agreements and may only be used for the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in conducting the projects identified. State Democracy Project may charge up to three percent of all gifts received in support of the projects to defray administrative and management costs related to monitoring these agreements. State Democracy Project retains the unilateral variance power pursuant to the signed agreements.

Grants made by State Democracy Project

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Working Families Organization (WFO)State Reform Fellowships and Sponsored Projects$14,772,359
Pro-Democracy CampaignExclusively for the Explicit Charitable, 501(c)(3) Eligible Purposes Described in Grantee's Proposal$1,025,000
Be A Hero Education Fund501(c)(3)-appropriate Activities$560,106
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds State Democracy Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$10,219,014
Open Society FoundationsTo Support Black Men Build, A Project of the Grantee, in Their Efforts To Combat Misinformation Targeted at Black Men$1,000,000
Crankstart FoundationTo Support the Pro-Democracy Center$1,000,000
...and 33 more grants received totalling $17,880,595

Financials for State Democracy Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,571,148
Program services$151,075
Investment income and dividends$0
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$447
Total revenues$19,722,670
Data update history
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Open Society Foundations
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $10,219,014 from Tides Foundation
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from National Basketball Association Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingNational levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
77 Sands St 6th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Kings County, NY
Website URL
statedemocracyproject.org/ 
Phone
(201) 815-8499
IRS details
EIN
52-2003442
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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