Democracy Sentry
Further the common good and general welfare of the community by advocating for pro-democracy federal policies.
Democracy Sentry at a glance
In short: Democracy Sentry gave $170K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- +1600.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,000
- +750.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $31,434
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Democracy Sentry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black Voters Matter Fund Inc ($120K). Together the top 2 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $170K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Voters Matter Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | Protect the Right to Vote | $120,000 |
| Democracy 21 Washington, DC | Protect the Right to Vote | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,434 | $1,150,000 | $2,623,859 | $170,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $1,504,935 | $2,050,000 | $545,288 | $10,000 | 1 |
About Democracy Sentry
Based on IRS filings
Democracy Sentry is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $170K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Democracy Sentry is led by Christopher Scott Fay, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Scott Fay
President
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $166K (2024)
Patti Solis Doyle
Chair of Board
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sheridan
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Quinones
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fred Wertheimer (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $166K, to Christopher Scott Fay (President).
Frequently asked questions about Democracy Sentry
How much does Democracy Sentry give each year?
Democracy Sentry gave $170K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Democracy Sentry?
Democracy Sentry reported $31K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Democracy Sentry?
Democracy Sentry is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $31K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Democracy Sentry operate?
Democracy Sentry has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia.
What is Democracy Sentry's EIN?
Democracy Sentry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1734450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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