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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1987049

DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND

Tax-exempt · SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

Financials

$1.8M$2.4M2023$2.3M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,338,949$2,068,092$270,857$1,891,044$63,839$1,827,205
December 31, 2023990$1,824,406$2,400,995-$576,589$1,743,898$187,550$1,556,348
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,750,759
Program service revenue
$567,049
Investment income
$18,530
Other revenue
$2,611

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$82,283
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$283,740
Other salaries and wages
$951,886
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,469,359
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10,321
Accounting fees
$86,376
Occupancy
$5,010
Travel
$7,421
Program services (functional)
$1,085,210
Management and general (functional)
$910,875
Fundraising (functional)
$72,007

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,743,898
Total assets, end of year
$1,891,044
Total liabilities, end of year
$63,839
Net assets, end of year
$1,827,205
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,526,043
Net assets with donor restrictions
$301,162
Gross receipts
$2,338,949
Employees
20
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK STANLEYMANAGING DIRECTOR
Officer
25$165,000$59,759
SEAN VITKAPOLICY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
24$159,948$37,417
EMILY PETERSON-CASSINCORPORATE POWER DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37$117,134$51,852
REBECCA LAUREN WATTSDIRECTOR, PTP
Highest-paid employee
39.5$101,500$27,827
MARICELLY MALAVEBOARD MEMBER/SENIOR ADVISOR
Trustee or director
26$96,550$27,850
DAVID SEGALPRESIDENT/TREASURER/SENIOR ADVISOR
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$30,539$4,247
DAVID MOONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$18,071$6,124
HASSAN EL-TAYYABSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RACHEL MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAUL CARRILLOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK STANLEYMANAGING DIRECTOR
Officer
16$137,500$31,084
DANIEL LOUIS SCHUMANPOLICY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
32$152,969$9,178
DAVID SEGAL PRESIDENTTREASURER AND SENIOR ADVISOR
Trustee or director, Officer
22$112,025$9,992
MARIA LANGHOLZCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$102,042$11,780
MARICELLY MALAVE BOARD MEMBERCO-ED FROM JUNE-NOV., THEN SENIOR ADVISOR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$62,985$4,115
DAVID MOON BOARD MEMBER CO-EDFROM JUNE-NOV. THEN SENIOR ADVISOR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$46,422$1,393
HASSAN EL-TAYYABSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RACHEL MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
RAUL CARRILLOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
30 RITCHIE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910-5110
In care of
% DAVID MOON
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
30 Ritchie Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SEAN VITKA, 700 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE 2ND FLR, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
David Segal, 66 Vernon St, Providence RI 02903
Signed the 990
SEAN VITKA, CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(202) 681-7582
Return prepared by
JM&M

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPACTS OF CONCENTRATED POWER OVER OUR ECONOMY AND DEMOCRACY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CORPORATE POWER AND ECONOMICS - DPEF SEEKS TO REDUCE THE CORRUPTING INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS IN POLICY-MAKING, BREAK UP AND REGULATE CONCENTRATIONS OF CORPORATE POWER, AND REFORM THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM - SO OUR DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMY WORK FOR EVERYONE. DPEF WORKS TO PROTECT AN INTERNET THAT AFFORDS THE PUBLIC THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE FREELY ONLINE, WITHOUT UNJUST INTERFERENCE FROM CORPORATIONS OR GOVERNMENTS.
    Expenses $549,278 · revenue $78,685
  • PROGRESSIVE TALENT PIPELINE PROGRAM - DPEF HELPS BRING NEW PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERTISE INTO THE HALLS OF GOVERNMENT. IN PARTICULAR, DPEF ATTRACTS, RECRUITS, AND TRAINS A DIVERSE ARRAY OF PEOPLE WHO ARENEWLY INSPIRED TO WORK IN GOVERNMENT BUT WHO DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE USUAL ON-RAMPS-WHICH TOO-FREQUENTLY RELY ON INSIDER CONNECTIONS.
    Expenses $282,266 · revenue $540
  • DEMOCRACY AND OPEN GOVERNMENT - DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND (DPEF) BELIEVES AN OPEN, ACCOUNTABLE, AND SUFFICIENTLY-RESOURCED GOVERNMENT IS ESSENTIAL FOR A WELL-FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY - AND SMART USE OF TECHNOLOGY IS KEY TO MAKING OUR MODERN DEMOCRACY WORK. OUR WORK INTENDS TO MAKE SURE OUR DEMOCRACY CONTINUES
    Expenses $92,871 · grants $82,283 · revenue $235
  • NATIONAL SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS - DPEF SUPPORTS MILITARY RESTRAINT AND CENTERING THE ROLE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN FOREIGN POLICY AND OPPOSES THE EXPANSION OF MASS SURVEILLANCE.
    Expenses $86,300 · revenue $174,957
  • GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM - THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A CROSS-CUTTING PROGRAM THAT ADVANCES THE EDUCATION WORK OF OUR OTHER PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $74,495 · revenue $312,632

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1987049
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,891,044
Income (IRS master file)
$2,338,949

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,338,949$2,068,092$1,891,044XML
990December 2023$1,824,406$2,400,995$1,743,898XML
990December 2022$3,354,538$1,221,601$2,261,908IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: David Segal
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-1987049).

Questions about DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND

What is the EIN of DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND is 87-1987049.
Is DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SEAN VITKA.
Who are the officers and directors of DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,000 (MARK STANLEY, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,338,949, expenses of $2,068,092 and total assets of $1,891,044 at year end.

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