Everyday Democracy Inc
Everyday Democracy Inc is a private foundation, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $292K.
Everyday Democracy Inc at a glance
In short: Everyday Democracy Inc gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,727
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,727
- Median grant
- $25,727
- Total assets
- $1,870,279
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Everyday Democracy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Know Thy Neighbor ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Know Thy Neighbor Hartford, CT | GRANT | $25,727 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,870,279 | $3,080,876 | $2,576,399 | $25,727 | 1 | $1,545,612 | $291,626 |
| 2023 | $1,560,423 | $2,834,353 | $3,063,893 | — | — | $1,582,578 | $193,546 |
| 2022 | $1,778,645 | $2,050,698 | $3,037,740 | — | — | $2,435,760 | $276,781 |
| 2021 | $3,379,758 | $2,571,297 | $2,879,988 | — | — | $1,945,810 | $361,293 |
| 2020 | $4,066,812 | $2,216,317 | $2,705,676 | — | — | — | $134,770 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Everyday Democracy Inc is led by Merle McGee, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Merle McGee
President & CEO
President & Executive → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$150K (2022) → $292K (2024)
Miles Rapoport
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Gillian Howell
Board Chair
Trustee → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamiel L. Alexander
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Peter Levine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jonathan Collins
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Najma Roberts
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Augustinos
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Thorne-Thomsen
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Simmons
Development
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Moss Cox
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Williamson
Nominating
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Archon Fung (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce L. Mallory (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Eduardo Martinez (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Selena Singletary (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sheri Brady (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Graseck (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Stroud (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Benya Kraus (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Diana Johnson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Martha McCoy (2020–2022) — Pres-Retired
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $292K, to Merle McGee (Pres/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Everyday Democracy Inc
How much does Everyday Democracy Inc give each year?
Everyday Democracy Inc gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Everyday Democracy Inc?
Everyday Democracy Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
Where does Everyday Democracy Inc operate?
Everyday Democracy Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Everyday Democracy Inc's EIN?
Everyday Democracy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1074292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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