EIN 82-2547275

The Renew Democracy Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$10,493,875
2022
Total expenses
$6,664,575
2022
Total assets
$4,660,111
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at The Renew Democracy Initiative

Rdi confronts and exposes The international alliance of dictators and in doing so, it inspires people in The us and in other free countries to value and defend their own democracies. It accomplishes this mission through a focus on education, advocacy, and action. Rdi creates content highlighting The voices of dissidents - people who have risked their lives for some semblance of freedom in their own countries - to both emphasize The value of Democracy and reveal The many threats it faces. It organizes events that unite people from a diverse array of communities and movements in defense of freedom. It engages in special projects where it can have unique leverage to effect change among key public thought leaders. And it engages in direct action to help those fighting on The frontlines of The global battle between freedom and tyranny. Since february 24th, 2022, rdi has focused on supporting ukraine through humanitarian grant-making and public education campaigns as kyiv has become The epicenter of this fight

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
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$4,002,450
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$2,425,500
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$100,000
...and 7 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 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,477,391
Program services$16,000
Investment income and dividends$484
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$10,493,875

Form 990s for The Renew Democracy Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-22990View PDF
2020-122022-03-02990View PDF
2020-122022-02-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
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
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Jameson Freedom and Education Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1230 6th Ave Floor 16
New York, NY 10020
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
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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