Secure Democracy USA
Secure Democracy USA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to build stronger elections, state by state.
Secure Democracy USA at a glance
In short: Secure Democracy USA gave $31K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,250
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,250
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,250
- Total assets
- $1,715,720
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Secure Democracy USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unite Oregon Action ($31K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $100K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unite Oregon Action Portland, OR | Support advocacy programs | $31,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,715,720 | $2,965,040 | $2,656,681 | $31,250 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,387,686 | $4,053,961 | $2,942,012 | $31,750 | 1 |
| 2022 | $965,950 | $4,841,377 | $5,320,235 | $100,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $725,511 | $1,000,000 | $274,489 | — | — |
About Secure Democracy USA
Based on IRS filings
Secure Democracy USA is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Secure Democracy USA is led by Megan Lewis, Executive Director & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Lewis
Executive Director & Director
Director → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Executive Director & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$79K (2022) → $0 (2024)
James Daniel Griffith II
Senior Director of Law & Policy
Senior Director of Policy → Senior Director of Law & Policy, 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$54K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Brina Milikosky
Director
President & Board Chair → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Silk
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Tarazi
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Tshombe Hubbard
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$19K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Alexander Lee
Chief People Officer
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$43K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Charlotte Olena
Vice President of Advocacy
Senior Director of Advocacy → Vice President of Advocacy, 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$70K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Megan Bellamy
Vice President of Law & Policy
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$37K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Amanda Harrington
Vice President of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rebecca Israel (2023) — Senior Director of Major Gifts
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $88K, to Megan Lewis (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Secure Democracy USA
How much does Secure Democracy USA give each year?
Secure Democracy USA gave $31K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is Secure Democracy USA?
Secure Democracy USA reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Secure Democracy USA?
Secure Democracy USA is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Secure Democracy USA operate?
Secure Democracy USA has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Oregon, Texas.
What is Secure Democracy USA's EIN?
Secure Democracy USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3854090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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