Center For Popular Democracy
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Center For Popular Democracy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2012, with $40,876,653 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1730 Mst Nw Suit 1115, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 45-3813436 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$40.9M
▲ 42.5% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$31.8M
Net assets
$38.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Popular Democracy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Popular Democracy: 15 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Popular Democracy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Popular Democracy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1730 Mst Nw Suit 1115, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12.2M (FY2014) to $40.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.8MNet assets $38.5M
Operating margin
22.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$42.4M
Total liabilities
$3.8M
Net assets
$38.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,876,653▲42.5% | $31,794,284▲6.8% | $38,517,052▲28.3% | $42,364,579▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $28,679,099▼4.5% | $29,776,393▲15.3% | $30,011,295▼4.5% | $35,939,444▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $30,025,213▲2.8% | $25,818,364▼20.6% | $31,413,242▲14.9% | $37,051,201▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $29,210,184▼28.5% | $32,523,509▲11.8% | $27,336,486▼10.8% | $34,539,307▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $40,869,956▲41.4% | $29,101,267▼20.3% | $30,649,811▲63.2% | $39,559,570▲55.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $28,906,156▼21.8% | $36,498,613▲9.7% | $18,778,433▼28.8% | $25,461,945▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $36,972,905▼0.3% | $33,278,672▲48.1% | $26,370,890▲16.3% | $31,686,439▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $37,080,654▲145% | $22,473,870▲49.0% | $22,676,657▲226% | $24,786,334▲196% | 990 |
| 2016 | $15,109,473▲2.5% | $15,086,955▲11.9% | $6,946,171▲0.3% | $8,366,939▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $14,747,676▲20.6% | $13,482,726▲69.1% | $6,923,653▲22.4% | $9,454,210▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,228,486 | $7,972,098 | $5,658,703 | $7,373,310 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $122.0M total
233 grants to Center For Popular Democracy totaling $122.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $605,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $315,500 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Public affairs | 2024 | $46,715 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $20,060,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $4,861,760 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2023 | $1,385,500 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2023 | $999,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $560,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $349,475 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Popular Democracy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Popular Democracy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3813436, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Popular Democracy's EIN?
- Center For Popular Democracy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3813436.
- How much revenue does Center For Popular Democracy report?
- Center For Popular Democracy reported $40,876,653 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Popular Democracy have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Popular Democracy B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Popular Democracy (EIN 45-3813436) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.