irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.21MCAPACITY BUILDING: We connect governments and organizations with the guidance that they need to launch and improve participatory democracy programs. We provide online courses and trainings that share best practices and address practical challenges. We provide mentors to government reformers seeking guidance.
- #2 $197KCOMMUNITY BUILDING:We grow the collective power of organizations and advocates supporting participatory democracy. We work with local and national organizations to align global research efforts and strengthen capacities, and we coordinate partnerships with international organizations.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CAPACITY BUILDING
Provides online courses, training, and mentorship to governments and organizations launching or improving participatory democracy programs.
COMMUNICATIONS
Produces accessible content and events to increase interest in participatory democracy among government and civil society.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Strengthens global networks of organizations advocating for participatory democracy through coordination, research alignment, and international partnerships.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Building global community and capacity among participatory democracy advocatesBuilds community among participatory democracy advocates by aligning global research, strengthening organizational capacities, and coordinating partnerships with international organizations.
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Democracy and Civic Engagement Support 1 activity
- Delivering online courses, trainings, and mentorship for participatory democracy programsProvides online courses, trainings, and mentorship to governments and organizations to support the development and improvement of participatory democracy programs.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Producing content and events to promote participatory democracyProduces accessible and targeted content and events to increase interest in participatory democracy among government and civil society.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$955K
Contributions & grants$728K76%
Program service revenue$215K23%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.31M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$614K
Grants paid out$703K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.08M
Cash$694K
Investments$0
Liabilities$127K
Net assets$950K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -63.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lerner | Co - Executive Director | 40 | $104K |
| Nagham Sabah | Finance Director | 40 | $99K |
board members · 12
- Brittany Giroux Lane — Co-President
- Carla de Paiva Bezerra — Director
- Carole Excell — Director
- Charlie Martial Ngounou — Director
- Diana Dajer — Director
- Ellen Haustein — Co-Treasurer
- James Muraguri — Co-Treasurer (Resigned December 2024)
- Katya Petrikevich — Director
- Louise Caldwell — Co-Secretary
- Nicolas Diaz Cruz — Co-President
- Sanjiv Rao — Director (Resigned December 2024)
- Shreya Basu — Co - Secretary
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- international organizations Partner — Coordinates partnerships with international organizations to align research and strengthen capacities in support of participatory democracy.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building through Training and Mentorshipmethodology: capacity_buildingBy providing training, mentorship, and practical guidance, the organization increases the ability of governments and civil society organizations to effectively design and implement participatory democracy initiatives, leading to more sustainable and locally-owned democratic innovations.
- Network Strengthening for Collective Actionmethodology: network_strengtheningBy aligning global research and strengthening connections among participatory democracy actors, the organization fosters coordinated action and knowledge exchange, amplifying impact beyond what individual organizations could achieve alone.