Advance Democracy Inc
Advance Democracy, inc. Is a non-partisan nonprofit that produces independent public-interest research and journalism to educate the public on important public matters. The organization conducts highly-technical, specialized research, publishes analysis, and supports journalists, media outlets, and other public interest organizations with resources that contribute to fact-based reporting and education in the public interest.
Advance Democracy Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $7,659,914
- +83.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $7,580,825
- +112.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $109,021
- +134.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,113,430
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Advance Democracy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Democracy Integrity Project McLean, VA | Grant to Assist the Organization | $700,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,659,914 | $7,580,825 | $4,113,430 | — | — | $109,021 |
| 2023 | $4,175,190 | $3,571,736 | $4,127,313 | — | — | $46,508 |
| 2022 | $4,823,015 | $2,373,841 | $3,889,517 | — | — | $5,841 |
| 2021 | $4,133,329 | $4,369,925 | $2,245,492 | — | — | $8 |
| 2020 | $2,103,266 | $4,780,000 | $3,069,109 | $700,000 | 1 | — |
About Advance Democracy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Advance Democracy Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Tysons Corner, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $109K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Advance Democracy Inc is led by Daniel J. Jones, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J. Jones
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$343K (2020) → $399K (2024)
Deanna E. Woodman
Director of Research
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$137K (2021) → $121K (2024)
Adam S. Kaufmann
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Balascio
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Szybala
Research Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $131K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alessandra Toteda (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Steve Salky (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $399K, to Daniel Jones (President, CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Advance Democracy Inc
How large is Advance Democracy Inc?
Advance Democracy Inc reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What is Advance Democracy Inc?
Advance Democracy Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Tysons Corner, VA. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Advance Democracy Inc operate?
Advance Democracy Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Advance Democracy Inc's EIN?
Advance Democracy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4277642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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