Democracy North Carolina

Foundation · Grantmaker Morrisville, NC EIN: 56-2271150 Website

Democracy North Carolina's mission is to strengthen democratic structures, build power among disenfranchised communities, and inspire confidence in a transformed political process that works for all.

Key facts about Democracy North Carolina

EIN: 56-2271150
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $327,943
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $54,657
Median grant: $57,293
Total assets: $4,975,898
Primary geography: North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Democracy North Carolina funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Democracy North Carolina's 6 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (3 grants) and Durham, NC (3 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Voters' Education" (6 grants).

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.0M

-21.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$328K

+35.0% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$55K

-32.5% YoY

About Democracy North Carolina

Based on IRS filings

Democracy North Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Morrisville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $328K. Net investment income was $71K.

Focus Areas

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $328K (100%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

North Carolina

Cities

RaleighDurhamFayettevilleWilson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,975,898	$6,357,615	$5,778,090
Revenue	$4,130,615	$3,497,922	$4,559,210
Expenses	$5,462,640	$3,508,986	$4,321,510
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$70,993	$14,324	$3,468
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Common Cause Education Fnd-North Carolina ($75,000), Southern Vision Alliance ($75,000), NC PIRG Educational Fund ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Common Cause Education Fnd-North Carolina Raleigh, NC	Voters' Education	$75,000
Southern Vision Alliance Durham, NC	Voters' Education	$75,000
NC PIRG Educational Fund Raleigh, NC	Voters' Education	$75,000
NC Black Alliance Raleigh, NC	Voters' Education	$39,585
Southern Coalition for Social Jutice Durham, NC	Voters' Education	$38,977
You Can Vote Durham, NC	Voters' Education	$24,381

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Randy Lucas	Chairman	2	—
Jim Overton	Treasurer	2	—
Irving Joyner	Director	2	—
Judy Futch	Director	2	—
April Dawson	Director	2	—
Cynthia Wallace	Director	2	—
Lisa Levenstein	Director	2	—
Ajamu Dillahunt	Director	2	—
Marcus Bass	Director	2	—
Tamara Kersey	Director	2	—
Monica Gibbs	Director	2	—
Adrian Maldonado	Director	2	—
Greg Walker-Wilson	Chairman	2	—
Adrienne Kelly	Co-Executive Dir.	55	$104,815
Cheryl CarterEllis	Co-Executive Dir.	55	$127,179
Julia Hawes	Communication Director	55	$101,598

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Democracy North Carolina?

Democracy North Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Morrisville, NC. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.