Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd
Demos is a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization founded in 2000. Headquartered in New York city, demos works with advocates and policymakers around the country in pursuit of three over-reaching commitments: achieving a true democracy by reducing the role of money in politics and guaranteeing the freedom to vote; creating pathways to ensure a diverse, expanded middle class in a new, sustainable economy; and transforming the public narrative to evaluate the values of community and racial equity.
Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd at a glance
In short: Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -96.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -82.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,720,724
- -30.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Women's Law Center ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 52 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $1.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Women's Law Center Washington, DC | General Assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,720,724 | $7,617,808 | $8,584,066 | $10,000 | 1 | $171,944 |
| 2024 | $12,521,623 | $5,659,255 | $9,583,841 | $282,500 | 5 | $202,763 |
| 2023 | $17,497,526 | $13,000,523 | $10,224,762 | $179,000 | 8 | $141,322 |
| 2022 | $10,927,971 | $7,159,030 | $10,106,220 | $157,000 | 8 | $8,137 |
| 2021 | $13,851,181 | $14,383,024 | $12,345,620 | $1,517,344 | 30 | $9,546 |
About Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd
Based on IRS filings
Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $172K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd is led by Taifa Smith Butler, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 10 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Taifa Smith Butler
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$149K (2022) → $291K (2025)
Rupa Balasubramanian
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Braver
Director of Finance
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$136K (2021) → $165K (2025)
Carol Lautier
Director of Movement Building
Director & Movement Building → Director & Movement Buildin, 2024
Director & Movement Buildin → Director of Movement Building, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$142K (2022) → $167K (2025)
Elida Rivera
Director of Operations
Associate Director → Director of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$166K (2024) → $166K (2025)
Phi Nguyen
Director of Democracy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2025)
Udochi Onwubiko
Director of Economic Justice
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$165K (2025)
Michael D. Tubbs
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann O'Leary
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Allison
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Aberly
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene Spellman
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Cristina Mercardo
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Wilson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Stratton
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Gonzalez
Chief of People & Culture
Director of Talent & Equity → Director of Talent, 2022
Director of Talent → Chief of People & Culture, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$147K (2021) → $182K (2025)
Joseph Dinorcia
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Executive Vice President & CFO → Chief Financials & Ops Officer, 2023
Chief Financials & Ops Officer → Chief Financial & Operations Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$190K (2021) → $234K (2025)
Vanessa M. Fernandez
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024) → $245K (2025)
Aklima Khondoker
Chief of Programs & Strategy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$208K (2025)
Stephen McConnell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xavier De Souza Briggs
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Albright
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Kalin Drzewiecki-Sezer (2021–2024) — Chief of Operations
- Former: Paul Egerman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Richard E. Goldman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ruth Wooden (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Yvette Flunder (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Angela Hanks (2024) — Chief of Programs
- Former: Estee M. Konor (2024) — Associate Director
- Former: Kiara P. Haughton (2024) — Chief of Advancement & Communications
- Former: David Johnson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jun Choi (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shakeeb Alam (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alexa Kasdan (2022–2023) — Director, Policy & Researc
- Former: Brenda Wright (2022–2023) — Senior Advisor & Legal Strategies
- Former: Gwyn Ellsworth (2022–2023) — Associate Director
- Former: Josh Friday (2023) — Director
- Former: Kira Romeo-Craft (2023) — Director & Legal Strategies
- Former: Laura Williamson (2023) — Associate Director
- Former: Lebaron Sims (2023) — Associate Director
- Former: David Alexander (2021–2022) — Director & Development
- Former: Joshua Fryday (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Mary Mountcastle (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Colleen Roache (2022) — Associate Director
- Former: Chiraag Bains (2021) — Director & Legal
- Former: Elizabeth Doyle (2021) — Senior Advisor Legal Strategies
- Former: Kazi Sabeel A. Rahman (2021) — President
- Former: Rodney McKenzie (2021) — Vp- Campaigns & Partnerships
- Former: Tom Unterman (2021) — Director
- Former: Wally Adeyemo (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $291K, to Taifa Smith Butler (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd
How much does Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd give each year?
Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $283K across 5 grants.
How large is Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd?
Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What is Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd?
Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. It holds $8.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd operate?
Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.
What is Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd's EIN?
Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4105066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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