FURTHER THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY BY ADVOCATING FOR PRO-DEMOCRACY FEDERAL POLICIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31K
-97.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$170K
+1600.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
+750.0% YoY
About Democracy Sentry
Based on IRS filings
Democracy Sentry is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,434 | $1,504,935 |
| Revenue | $1,150,000 | $2,050,000 |
| Expenses | $2,623,859 | $545,288 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Black Voters Matter Fund Inc ($120,000), Democracy 21 ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DEMOCRACY 21 WASHINGTON, DC | PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE | $50,000 |
| BLACK VOTERS MATTER FUND INC ATLANTA, GA | PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE | $120,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM SHERIDAN | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| PATTI SOLIS DOYLE | CHAIR OF BOARD | 10 | — |
| JACKIE QUINONES | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER SCOTT FAY | PRESIDENT | 30 | $165,588 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Sentry?
Democracy Sentry is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $31K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Democracy Sentry?
As of 2024, Democracy Sentry holds $31K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $170K in 2024.
Where does Democracy Sentry operate?
Democracy Sentry has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia.
What size grants does Democracy Sentry award?
In 2024, Democracy Sentry awarded 2 grants totaling $170K — an average of about $85K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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