States United Democracy Center Inc
STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER IS A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION ADVANCING FREE, FAIR, AND SECURE ELECTIONS. WE CONNECT STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS, AND PRO-DEMOCRACY PARTNERS ACROSS AMERICA WITH THE TOOLS AND EXPERTISE THEY NEED TO SAFEGUARD DEMOCRACY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.2M
+81.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+14.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$286K
-31.3% YoY
About States United Democracy Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
States United Democracy Center Inc is a nonprofit organization 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 $25.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $259K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,172,026 | $13,886,303 | $8,757,900 |
| Revenue | $33,298,013 | $17,576,136 | $14,524,982 |
| Expenses | $21,896,349 | $11,138,378 | $9,282,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $258,765 | $128,946 | — |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Institute for Strategic Dialogue - Us ($1,002,100), Public Rights Project ($250,000), Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC DIALOGUE - US WASHINGTON, DC | MONITOR THREAT NARRATIVES | $1,002,100 |
| LEADERSHIP CENTER FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL STUDIES WASHINGTON, DC | FUND A LEGAL FELLOW AND RESEARCH | $150,000 |
| PUBLIC RIGHTS PROJECT OAKLAND, CA | SUPPORT THE ELECTION PROTECTION HUB | $250,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP | $20,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNA LYDGATE | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 25 | $417,441 |
| NORM EISEN | DIRECTOR & CO-CHAIR (UNTIL 4/2024) | 15 | — |
| TANIA MAESTES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RACHEL KLEINFELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OLIVIA TROYE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN MANDEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENN FOGEL-BUBLICK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 25 | $321,324 |
| RANJANA NATARAJAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 30 | $304,032 |
| CHRISTINE SUN | SVP, LEGAL | 30 | $277,032 |
| THANIA SANCHEZ | SVP RESEARCH & ANALYTICS | 30 | $253,544 |
| GILLIAN FEINER | SENIOR COUNSEL | 30 | $232,206 |
| ELIZABETH ULMER | SVP, COMMUNICATIONS | 30 | $250,404 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is States United Democracy Center Inc?
States United Democracy Center Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $25.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is States United Democracy Center Inc?
As of 2024, States United Democracy Center Inc holds $25.2M in total assets with $33.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does States United Democracy Center Inc operate?
States United Democracy Center Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Ohio, Virginia.
What size grants does States United Democracy Center Inc award?
In 2024, States United Democracy Center Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $286K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is States United Democracy Center Inc's EIN?
States United Democracy Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1704152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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