2025-04-02T12:30:17-05:00 2023-12-31 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 111 Rockville Pike Suite 600 Rockville MD 20850 990 2023-01-01 873854090 Secure Democracy USA SECU 2029841342 611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 201 Washington DC 20003 Megan Lewis Executive Director 2029841342 2025-03-26 1 0 Stacy Cullen P00974308 3012316200 2025-03-26 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X SD USA Megan Lewis 611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 201 Washington DC 20003 4053961 0 X https://www.securedemocracyusa.org/ X 2021 DC Secure Democracy USA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to build stronger elections, state by state. 2 2 0 2 0 0 4841377 3956111 0 0 0 0 0 97850 4841377 4053961 100000 31750 0 0 958612 1002718 42000 22724 253211 4219623 1884820 5320235 2942012 -478858 1111949 965950 1387686 915367 225154 50583 1162532 X Secure Democracy USA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to build stronger elections, state by state. 0 0 1718093 31750 State Policy Change: Efforts undertaken to advance or defeat election law-related legislative priorities and/or contribute to the implementation of new election laws in a specific subset of states. 188309 Public Education: Efforts undertaken to educate the public about the benefits and/or drawbacks of proposed legislation related to elections and/or facilitate public comment on proposed legislation through traditional and digital campaign tactics. 116826 Partner Capacity Building: Direct human, financial, and/or knowledge-based resources provided to other nonpartisan, 501(c)(4) charitable organizations advancing shared, strategic objectives and initiatives related to election law and policy. 14060 Voter Sentiment Research: Rigorous, commissioned public opinion research into the elections policy-related attitudes, beliefs, and preferences of voters across the ideological spectrum. 14060 2037288 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 33 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Megan Lewis 2029841342 611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 201 Washington DC 20003 Brina Milikosky President 3.00 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Zach Silk Secretary & Treasurer 3.00 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Megan Lewis Executive Director 8.00 32.00 X 88151 242416 432 Tshombe Hubbard Chief Administrative Officer 8.00 32.00 X 63582 190746 2039 Samantha Tarazi Chief Operating Officer 8.00 32.00 X 62462 191620 5800 Alexander Lee Chief People Officer 8.00 32.00 X 42770 171078 64 Megan Bellamy VP of Law & Policy 8.00 32.00 X 37039 174611 5113 Charlotte Olena Sr. Director of Advocacy 8.00 32.00 X 69580 134070 507 James Daniel Griffith II Sr Director of Policy 8.00 32.00 X 54205 131111 0 Rebecca Israel Sr Director of Major Gifts 8.00 32.00 X 34952 139809 4224 452741 1375461 18179 21 0 1 0 Arnold and Porter 601 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC 20001 Legal Services 103590 1 3956111 3956111 Insurance Reimbursemen 900099 97850 97850 97850 4053961 0 0 97850 X 31750 31750 216246 128132 50955 37159 592867 351290 139700 101877 18470 10944 4352 3174 113210 67080 26676 19454 61925 36692 14592 10641 252570 252570 40133 40133 22724 22724 1317949 1252852 59697 5400 1567 1567 45461 43403 1983 75 55140 11439 43701 167 167 69051 63461 884 4706 16950 15336 1614 2684 2684 Miscellaneous 41998 8 41990 Dues and Subscriptions 25520 25345 175 Payroll Processing 15630 9261 3683 2686 2942012 2037288 651513 253211 925079 1248653 10801 12330 18924 20406 0 0 20406 30070 87373 965950 1387686 363382 220984 551985 4170 915367 225154 X 50583 1162532 50583 1162532 965950 1387686 1111949 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 0 20406 20406 20406 Due From Related Parties 87373 87373 DUE TO RELATED PARTY 4170 4170 X 4053961 0 4053961 0 4053961 2942012 0 2942012 0 2942012 Part X, Line 2: SDUSA evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions based on a more-likely-than-not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2023, there are no accruals for uncertain tax positions. If applicable, the Organization records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Tax years from 2021 through the current year remain open for examination by tax authorities. X 1 Tanene Allison 58271 Joshua Drive Yucca Valley CA 92284 Fundraising 0 0 11114 -11114 StraussBaker LLC 99 Main Street Suite 758 Sheffield MA 01257 Fundraising 0 0 7200 -7200 18314 -18314 CA DC MA NC NY TX WA 1 Unite Oregon Action 1390 SE 122nd Avenue Portland OR 97215 931231908 501(c)(4) 31750 0 Legislative Support 2024 0 1 Part I, Line 2: The organization requires each grantee to sign a grant agreement that specifies the purpose and permitted uses of grant funds. The organization will seek to recover grant funds if the organization discovers that grant funds are not used for approved purposes. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Megan Lewis Executive Director 88151 242416 0 0 0 0 0 0 115 317 88266 242733 0 0 Samantha Tarazi Chief Operating Officer 62462 191620 0 0 0 0 0 0 1426 4374 63888 195994 0 0 Tshombe Hubbard Chief Administrative Officer 63582 190746 0 0 0 0 0 0 510 1529 64092 192275 0 0 Megan Bellamy VP of Law & Policy 37039 174611 0 0 0 0 0 0 895 4218 37934 178829 0 0 Alexander Lee Chief People Officer 42770 171078 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 51 42783 171129 0 0 Charlotte Olena Sr. Director of Advocacy 69580 134070 0 0 0 0 0 0 173 334 69753 134404 0 0 James Daniel Griffith II Sr Director of Policy 54205 131111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54205 131111 0 0 Rebecca Israel Sr Director of Major Gifts 34952 139809 0 0 0 0 0 0 845 3379 35797 143188 0 0 Form 990, Box B - Amended Return: Secure Democracy USA is amending its previously filed 2023 return to account for audited financial statements that were issued after the final due date of the Form 990. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments: Public Education Expenses As Amended: $188,309 Expenses As Originally Filed: $154,644 Change: $33,665 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments: Other program services Expenses As Amended: $14,060 Expenses As Originally Filed: $47,726 Change: $-33,666 Form 990, Part III, Line 4e - Total program service expenses Expenses As Amended: $2,037,288 Expenses As Originally Filed: $2,037,289 Change: $-1 Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1d - Related organizations As Amended: $0 As Originally Filed: $450,000 Change: $-450,000 Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1f - All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above As Amended: $3,956,111 As Originally Filed: $3,505,005 Change: $451,106 Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1h - Total As Amended: $3,956,111 As Originally Filed: $3,505,005 Change: $451,106 Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11b - Miscellaneous As Amended: $0 As Originally Filed: $1,106 Change: $-1,106 Form 990, Part IX, Column (a), Line 5 - Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees As Amended: $216,246 As Originally Filed: $456,717 Change: $-240,471 Form 990, Part IX, Column (b), Line 5 - Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees As Amended: $128,132 As Originally Filed: $288,428 Change: $-160,296 Form 990, Part IX, Column (c), Line 5 - Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees As Amended: $50,955 As Originally Filed: $84,823 Change: $-33,868 Form 990, Part IX, Column (d), Line 5 - Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees As Amended: $37,159 As Originally Filed: $83,466 Change: $-46,307 Form 990, Part IX, Column (a), Line 7 - Other salaries and wages As Amended: $592,867 As Originally Filed: $291,768 Change: $301,099 Form 990, Part IX, Column (b), Line 7 - Other salaries and wages As Amended: $351,290 As Originally Filed: $175,547 Change: $175,743 Form 990, Part IX, Column (c), Line 7 - Other salaries and wages As Amended: $139,700 As Originally Filed: $54,857 Change: $84,843 Form 990, Part IX, Column (d), Line 7 - Other salaries and wages As Amended: $101,877 As Originally Filed: $61,364 Change: $40,513 Form 990, Part IX, Column (b), Line 8 - Pension plan accruals and contributions As Amended: $10,944 As Originally Filed: $13,448 Change: $-2,504 Form 990, Part IX, Column (c), Line 8 - Pension plan accruals and contributions As Amended: $4,352 As Originally Filed: $2,806 Change: $1,546 Form 990, Part IX, Column (d), Line 8 - Pension plan accruals and contributions As Amended: $3,174 As Originally Filed: $2,216 Change: $958 Form 990, Part IX, Column (a), Line 9 - Other employee benefits As Amended: $113,210 As Originally Filed: $111,285 Change: $1,925 Form 990, Part IX, Column (b), Line 9 - Other employee benefits As Amended: $67,080 As Originally Filed: $73,045 Change: $-5,965 Form 990, Part IX, Column (c), Line 9 - Other employee benefits As Amended: $26,676 As Originally Filed: $22,119 Change: $4,557 Form 990, Part IX, Column (d), Line 9 - Other employee benefits As Amended: $19,454 As Originally Filed: $16,121 Change: $3,333 Form 990, Part IX, Column (b), Line 10 - Payroll taxes As Amended: $36,692 As Originally Filed: $41,958 Change: $-5,266 Form 990, Part IX, Column (c), Line 10 - Payroll taxes As Amended: $14,592 As Originally Filed: $9,651 Change: $4,941 Form 990, Part IX, Column (d), Line 10 - Payroll taxes As Amended: $10,641 As Originally Filed: $10,316 Change: $325 Form 990, Part IX, Column (a), Line 25 - Total functional expenses As Amended: $2,942,012 As Originally Filed: $2,879,459 Change: $62,553 Form 990, Part IX, Column (b), Line 25 - Total functional expenses As Amended: $2,037,288 As Originally Filed: $2,037,289 Change: $-1 Form 990, Part IX, Column (c), Line 25 - Total functional expenses As Amended: $651,513 As Originally Filed: $588,959 Change: $62,554 Form 990, Part X, Column (b), Line 1 - Cash - non-interest-bearing As Amended: $1,248,653 As Originally Filed: $1,698,653 Change: $-450,000 Form 990, Part X, Column (b), Line 16 - Total assets As Amended: $1,387,686 As Originally Filed: $1,837,686 Change: $-450,000 Form 990, Part X, Column (b), Line 25 - Other liabilities As Amended: $4,170 As Originally Filed: $391,617 Change: $-387,447 Form 990, Part X, Column (b), Line 26 - Total liabilities As Amended: $225,154 As Originally Filed: $612,601 Change: $-387,447 Form 990, Part X, Column (b), Line 27 - Net assets without donor restrictions As Amended: $1,162,532 As Originally Filed: $1,225,085 Change: $-62,553 Form 990, Part X, Column (b), Line 32 - Total net assets or fund balances As Amended: $1,162,532 As Originally Filed: $1,225,085 Change: $-62,553 Form 990, Part X, Column (b), Line 33 - Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances As Amended: $1,387,686 As Originally Filed: $1,837,686 Change: $-450,000 Form 990, Part XI, Line 2 - Total expenses As Amended: $2,942,012 As Originally Filed: $2,879,459 Change: $62,553 Form 990, Part XI, Line 3 - Revenue less expenses As Amended: $1,111,949 As Originally Filed: $1,174,502 Change: $-62,553 Form 990, Part XI, Line 10 - Net assets or fund balances at end of year As Amended: $1,162,532 As Originally Filed: $1,225,085 Change: $-62,553 Form 990, Schedule D, Part IX, Line 1 - Due From Related Parties As Amended: $87,373 As Originally Filed: $0 Change: $87,373 Note: The amount of Other Assets on Form 990, Page 11, Part X, line 15 did not equal or exceed 5 percent of the total assets on Form 990, Page 11, Part X, line 16, column b on the originally filed return. Consequently, in accordance with IRS instructions Schedule D, Part IX was been left blank. Form 990, Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 - DUE TO RELATED PARTY As Amended: $4,170 As Originally Filed: $391,617 Change: $-387,447 Form 990, Schedule D, Part XII, Line 1 - Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements As Amended: $2,942,012 As Originally Filed: $2,879,459 Change: $62,553 Form 990, Schedule D, Part XII, Line 3 - Subtract line 2e from line 1 As Amended: $2,942,012 As Originally Filed: $2,879,459 Change: $62,553 Form 990, Schedule D, Part XII, Line 5 - Total expenses As Amended: $2,942,012 As Originally Filed: $2,879,459 Change: $62,553 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The draft of the annual Form 990 is provided to all board members prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization implemented an annual conflict of interest policy in which all board members, officers, and key employees are required to report any conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The compensation of the Executive Director and other employees are benchmarked with other like organizations while considering our ambition to recruit the kind of talent needed as an organization, independently, without the participation of interested persons. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request as required by law. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Consultants: Program service expenses 1,252,852. Management and general expenses 59,697. Fundraising expenses 5,400. Total expenses 1,317,949. 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