Democracy Unlimited
Democracy Unlimited uplifts people to build a world where our systems of power prioritize the well-being of humans and the living world. We reclaim authority that has been unjustly seized by governments and corporations - all with the aim of cultivating a genuinely democratic society including actively working in solidarity with mutual aid groups rooted in an anti-oppression framework, advocating for urgent climate solutions, and ending profit driven agendas. We will win by building networks for community-driven change and collective action, preparing the ground for constitutional reform and systemic transformation while promoting non-violent popular uprisings.
Democracy Unlimited at a glance
In short: Democracy Unlimited gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,694
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,694
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,694
- Total assets
- $65,249
- +208.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Democracy Unlimited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Move to Amend ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $66K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Move to Amend Sacramento, CA | Move to Amend Education Fund Provides grants to Move to Amend to educate the general public, allied organizations, and affiliated grassroots movements about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States, the impact that the current state of democracy has on social movements to achieve their mission, and on solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics; to support and act in solidarity with organizations working on solutions that would be achievable with an end of corporate constitutional rights and money as speech; and to connect with other organizations dedicated to creating a diverse, independent, powerful and authentic democracy movement. | $49,694 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,249 | $125,693 | $88,363 | $49,694 | 1 |
| 2024 | $21,161 | $36,338 | $108,672 | $66,461 | 1 |
| 2023 | $93,526 | $70,349 | $166,739 | — | — |
| 2022 | $191,610 | $107,513 | $57,372 | — | — |
| 2021 | $139,744 | $87,693 | $1,866 | — | — |
| 2020 | $27,774 | $55,475 | $27,811 | — | — |
About Democracy Unlimited
Based on IRS filings
Democracy Unlimited is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Democracy Unlimited is led by Daniel Lee, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Lee
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Williams
Director & Independent Contractor
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $946 (2025)
Kelsey Reedy
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Munger
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keyan Bliss
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bayless
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Ingram
Vice President
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Alice Woodworth (2020) — President
- Former: Dana Silvernale (2020) — Director
- Former: Margaret Koster (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $946, to Michelle Williams (Director/Independent Contractor).
Frequently asked questions about Democracy Unlimited
How much does Democracy Unlimited give each year?
Democracy Unlimited gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $66K across 1 grant.
How large is Democracy Unlimited?
Democracy Unlimited reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $126K.
What is Democracy Unlimited?
Democracy Unlimited is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $65K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Democracy Unlimited operate?
Democracy Unlimited has awarded grants in California.
What is Democracy Unlimited's EIN?
Democracy Unlimited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0394751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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