Committee for Open Democracy Inc
Committee for Open Democracy Inc is a Jacksonville, Florida-based private foundation that monitors elections worldwide for adherence to democratic norms. Founded in 2010, it says it has observed elections in multiple countries and works to promote open and fair elections.
Committee for Open Democracy Inc at a glance
In short: Committee for Open Democracy Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,250
- -70.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,625
- -85.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,625
- Total assets
- $19,303
- -29.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Committee for Open Democracy Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Thomas Nolan directly for current submission requirements. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are for humanitarian purposes only and may not be used for lethal weapons, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, or assistance to territories occupied by the Russian army. Recipients must return unused funds, provide annual reports, maintain records and make them available to the grantor, and comply with the stated restrictions on political and other non-exempt uses of funds.
- Review Cycle
- Rolling window.
- Deadline
- Rolling window.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Nolan
Mailing address: 5340 Magnolia Bluff Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (941) 504-0977
Website: https://committeeforopendemocracy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Committee for Open Democracy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Help Ukraine Operation ($15K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 116 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its election observation work as worldwide. Its website lists observation activity in Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 2% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Committee for Open Democracy Inc gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $1.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Help Ukraine Operation Snoqualmie, WA | Donation to Other US Non-Profit to C | $15,000 |
| Manatee County Audubon Society Bradenton, FL | Donation to Other US Non-Profit | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,303 | $4,596 | $27,241 | $15,250 | 2 | $26,836 | $657 |
| 2024 | $27,318 | $64,912 | $148,927 | $52,000 | 1 | $133,403 | $67 |
| 2023 | $111,338 | $304,567 | $790,498 | $577,962 | 14 | $695,974 | $61 |
| 2022 | $598,608 | $2,539,204 | $1,944,103 | $1,017,742 | 99 | $1,830,881 | $40 |
| 2021 | $2,154 | $420 | $1,035 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,729 | $1,400 | $957 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization says its mission is to promote open and fair elections worldwide and to help ensure that votes are counted without corruption, voter suppression, or other tactics that undermine the democratic process. It describes its work as monitoring elections and evaluating adherence to international and democratic norms.
Its 2025 grants included $15,000 to Help Ukraine Operation and $250 to Manatee County Audubon Society. The Audubon Society describes its own mission as preserving wildlife habitat through education, nature walks, guided field trips, monitoring bird nest boxes, maintaining a butterfly garden, and grooming walking trails.
Grantmaking
Reported grantmaking was $15,250 across 2 grants in 2025, $52,000 across 1 grant in 2024, and $577,962 across 14 grants in 2023. For 2025, grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $7,625.
The largest 2025 grant was $15,000 to Help Ukraine Operation in Snoqualmie, Washington; the filing lists its purpose as “donation to other US non-profit to C.” Manatee County Audubon Society in Bradenton, Florida, received $250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Getto as president, Yarema Bachynsky as vice president, Erik Herron as secretary, Tom Nolan as treasurer, and Kenneth Flottman as legal counsel.
Committee for Open Democracy Inc is led by Michael Getto, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Getto
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Erik Herron
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kenneth Flottman
Legal Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Tom Nolan
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Yarema Bachynsky
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bruce Barcelo (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: David Wilcox (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas P. Nolan (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Brian Mefford (2022–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: H Brian Mefford (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Committee for Open Democracy Inc
How much does Committee for Open Democracy Inc give each year?
Committee for Open Democracy Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 1 grant.
How large is Committee for Open Democracy Inc?
Committee for Open Democracy Inc reported $19K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What does Committee for Open Democracy Inc fund?
The organization says its mission is to promote open and fair elections worldwide and to help ensure that votes are counted without corruption, voter suppression, or other tactics that undermine the democratic process. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Committee for Open Democracy Inc?
Contact Thomas Nolan directly for current submission requirements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Committee for Open Democracy Inc make grants?
The organization describes its election observation work as worldwide. Its website lists observation activity in Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 2% to recipients in Florida.
What is Committee for Open Democracy Inc's EIN?
Committee for Open Democracy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3930552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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