Democracy North Carolina
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.
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
6
+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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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 | — | — | — |
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 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 |
| You Can Vote Durham, NC | Voters' Education | $24,381 |
| Southern Coalition for Social Jutice Durham, NC | Voters' Education | $38,977 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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
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.
How large is Democracy North Carolina?
As of 2024, Democracy North Carolina holds $5.0M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $328K in 2024.
Where does Democracy North Carolina operate?
Democracy North Carolina has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Democracy North Carolina award?
In 2024, Democracy North Carolina awarded 6 grants totaling $328K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Democracy North Carolina's EIN?
Democracy North Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2271150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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