2025-11-17T06:16:30-05:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 833652553 Democracy Green DEMO 9197038336 1441 E BROAD ST PMB 313 FUQUAY VARINA NC 27526 Sanja Whittington Executive Director 9108133757 2025-11-17 false 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Sanja Whittington 1441 E BROAD STREET STE 313 Fuquay Varina NC 275261968 1205805 false X X 2019 NC Democracy Green advances environmental fairness conservation and community resilience by providing disaster-relief support clean water and air quality education environmental health programming and nature-based restoration efforts for systemically vulnerable communities across North Carolina. 3 2 0 200 0 0 1205805 0 0 0 1205805 60000 0 113134 30000 35417 452415 655549 550256 823687 0 823687 X Democracy Green advances environmental fairness conservation and community resilience by providing disaster-relief support clean water and air quality education environmental health programming and nature-based restoration efforts for systemically vulnerable communities across North Carolina. false false 294546 0 0 Democracy Green operated its Green Alert Disaster-Relief Network distributing emergency supplies clean water household recovery materials PPE generators and air-quality tools to communities impacted by storms flooding and infrastructure failures. The organization maintained regional supply hubs and supported partner groups with rapid-response resources. 122017 30000 0 Democracy Green provided clean water and air quality education including PFAS and lead testing training community workshops environmental health screenings and public resource-navigation support for residents in systemically vulnerable communities across North Carolina. 99326 30000 0 Democracy Green advanced conservation and nature-based restoration projects including wetland restoration ecological assessments invasive-species removal and creek cleanup activities to improve environmental health and community resilience. 55470 0 0 Democracy Green provided education and outreach on utility affordability and consumer protection helping residents understand rate cases energy burdens shutoff protections and how to participate in regulatory processes. The program supported low-income and systemically vulnerable communities in navigating the utility system and accessing essential protections. 55470 0 0 571359 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 2 true false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true false false X Sanja Whittingtin 9197038336 1441 E BROAD STREET STE 406 Fuquay Varina NC 275261968 LaMeshia Whittington Board Chair 7.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marques Thompson Board Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Miriam Tolbert Secretary Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sanja Whittington Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X X 108333 0 0 108333 0 0 1 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 1205805 550000 1205805 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1205805 0 0 0 60000 60000 0 0 0 0 108333 75833 27083 5417 0 0 0 0 4801 4801 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30000 30000 0 0 0 0 2415 2225 190 0 5000 5000 0 0 15000 5000 10000 0 3000 1500 1500 0 0 0 0 0 15000 15000 0 0 35000 35000 0 0 0 0 0 0 5000 4000 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7000 0 7000 0 In-kind disaster relief goods distributed 225000 225000 0 0 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 48000 48000 0 0 Grants to Domestic Organizations 25000 25000 0 0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORT 25000 25000 0 0 42000 40000 2000 0 655549 571359 48773 35417 186604 324382 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 325000 0 0 174305 0 0 174305 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 186604 823687 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 186604 823687 0 0 186604 823687 186604 823687 X 550256 0 0 0 -81 86908 X true X false false false X 0 0 0 153000 1205805 1358805 0 0 0 153000 1205805 1358805 0 1358805 1358805 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false true 5000 false true 10000 false false false false 15000 false false FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part II-B, line 1c Democracy Green produced a short digital educational video informing the public about an upcoming Environmental Commission vote affecting water quality and encouraging residents to make their voices heard. The video included nonpartisan issue education and a general call to civic participation. FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part II-B, line 1e Democracy Green held a public press conference and released related digital and written materials educating the community about environmental impacts associated with the Environmental Commissions decision.The communications were nonpartisan and encouraged civic engagement.A portion of the organizations grassroots lobbying budget supported this public communication effort. 52188 0 52188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122117 0 0 122117 0 0 0 0 174305 X X true Evan Solomon 41 30 66th Street Apt 2B Woodside AL 11377 Grant writing and fundraising proposal development false 0 15000 -15000 Mark Merino 1 Greene St Apt 108 Jersey City AL 07302 Grant writing and fundraising proposal development false 0 15000 -15000 0 30000 -30000 NC true Pink With a Passion PO Box 338 Warrenton NC 27589 501(c)(3) 25000 0 Support for clean water access environmental education and community program services. Rural Route Community Development 97 Randolphville Rd NE Bolivia NC 28422 934633673 501(c)(3) 15000 0 Grant to support land preservation sustainable farming and conservation based community development. Royal Oak Concerned Citizens Associ PO Box 1036 Supply NC 28462 501(c)(3) 15000 0 Grant to support land preservation sustainable farming and conservation based community development. 2 1 Part I Line 2 Democracy Green maintains records for all grants awarded. Grants are issued by invitation or RFP and all applicants submit the same application and required documents IRS determination proposal executed agreement and ACH voided check. We verify eligibility conduct site checks when appropriate and require a final grant report at the conclusion of the grant period to confirm proper use of funds. X 150000 Estimated fair market value based on donor-provided valuations and standard retail pricing. X 1 85000 Estimated fair market value based on vendor price lists retail equivalent value and donor-provided X 1 57500 Estimated fair market value based on donor-provided valuations and standard retail pricing. X Personal Hygiene Supplies 1 57500 Estimated fair market value based on donor-provided valuations and standard retail pricing. Estimat X Disaster Relief Equipment 1 125000 Estimated fair market value based on donor-provided valuations and standard retail pricing. Estimat X Water Filtration Equipment 1 75000 Estimated fair market value based on donor-provided valuations and standard retail pricing. Estimat 0 false true false FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 3 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 3 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 3 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 3 Part VI, Line 2 | Employee:, Relationship:, Employee:| LaMeshia Whittington, Family Relationship, Sanja Whittington| Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization documents all governing body actions through contemporaneous board meeting minutes written consents and maintained records of votes and approvals. Minutes are prepared for each meeting reviewed by the Board and retained in the organizations official files. The organization does not have committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete draft of the Form 990 was provided to all members of the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. Board members were given an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback and the Executive Director submitted the return only after the Board completed its review. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization monitors conflicts of interest through annual disclosure forms completed by all officers directors and key employees. Any potential or actual conflicts are reviewed by the Board and individuals with a conflict recuse themselves from discussion and voting. The Board documents all determinations in meeting minutes and the organization reviews proposed or ongoing transactions to ensure no conflicts are present. The organization follows its written conflict of interest policy consistently throughout the year. Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | Name of the Person:, The process used to establish compensation of the person who served in:|, The year in which this process was last undertaken:| Sanja Whittington, The Executive Directors compensation was determined by the Board of Directors using a review of comparable nonprofit salary data the individuals responsibilities and the organizations budget. The Executive Director was not present for the deliberation or involved in the deliberation or approval of her compensation. The Board documented the decision in its meeting minutes., 2024| Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Balance sheet reconciliation adjustment., Adjustment to align net assets with ending Balance Sheet totals including capital assets and in-kind inventory not captured in simplified revenue-expense calculation., $86908| Part VI,line 12 | Explanation:| The organization has a written conflict of interest policy. All officers directors and key employees are required to complete annual disclosure forms. The organization regularly monitors compliance with the policy. Any conflicts potential or actual are reviewed by the Board. Individuals with a conflict recuse themselves from deliberation and voting. All determinations are documented in the organizations meeting minutes. Part VI,line 12a12c | Explanation:| The organization monitors conflicts of interest through annual disclosure forms completed by all officers directors and key employees. Potential or actual conflicts are reviewed by the Board and individuals with a conflict recuse themselves. The Board documents all reviews and determinations in contemporaneous meeting minutes. Part VI,line 8 | Explanation:| The organization documents all governing body actions through contemporaneous board meeting minutes written consents and records of votes and approvals. Minutes are reviewed by the Board and maintained in the organizations official files. The organization does not have committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Part VI,line 15 | Explanation:| The Executive Directors compensation was determined by the Board of Directors using a review of comparable nonprofit salary data the organizations budget and the individuals responsibilities. The Executive Director was not present for the deliberation or approval of her compensation. The Board documented the decision in its meeting minutes. Part VI,line 19 | Explanation:| The organization circulates a complete draft of Form 990 to all members of the Board for review prior to filing. Board members are given an opportunity to ask questions request clarifications and provide comments. Final approval is documented before submission. Part X & XI,line 10 | Explanation:| The land purchase constitutes wetland property acquired by the Organization. At this time the land is not under a formal conservation easement nor is it subject to any deed restrictions external legal encumbrances or third-party conservation agreements. The wetland site was acquired for environmental restoration ecological study conservation programming and community-serving environmental fairness work but it has not yet been legally designated as a conservation easement. Part X & XI,line 3 | Explanation:| During December 2024 Democracy Green received several large foundation grants totaling approximately $213,000 which increased year-end cash balances. These grants were awarded for program activities in the 2025 project year. The organization also received in-kind donations valued at $550,000; $225,000 was distributed to communities in 2024 and the remaining $325,000 is carried forward as year-end inventory.