2025-11-11T15:01:10-05:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 873558467 Russian America for Democracy in Russia Inc RUSS 5714381868 6218 Georgia Ave NW Ste 1 PMB 3078 Washington DC 20011 Dmitry Valuev President 5714381868 2025-11-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dmitry Valuev 6218 Georgia Ave NW Ste 1 PMB 3078 Washington DC 20011 300091 false X https: www.democracy4russia.org X 2021 DE The Russian America for Democracy in Russia Inc is a nonprofit with a mission to empower and strengthen Russian American communities that enrich our new home in the United States to uplift newcomers from Russia and to help pave the way for a freer more just future in the country where most of us were born and raised. 3 1 0 65 0 0 197520 299461 10147 0 0 0 0 630 207667 300091 10277 48146 0 0 0 30750 0 0 6496 176797 215854 187074 294750 20593 5341 82684 33835 54765 575 27919 33260 The Russian America for Democracy in Russia Inc is a nonprofit with a mission to empower and strengthen Russian American communities that enrich our new home in the United States to uplift newcomers from Russia and to help pave the way for a freer more just future in the country where most of us were born and raised. false false 148579 48096 0 The "Freedom Birds for Ukraine FBU" project is a fully volunteer-led fundraising initiative that provides humanitarian aid to Ukrainian civilians and direct non-lethal assistance to the Ukrainian military. It brings together anti-war Russians who reject the Kremlins aggression and are committed to supporting Ukraines defense and recovery. In 2024 FBU collected a total of $140,000 through more than 2,000 individual contributions. These funds enabled the delivery of 44 reconnaissance drones - including 12 Mavic 3T units equipped with thermal imagers - along with four vehicles one anti-drone system and a range of essential supplies such as radios satellite communication devices generators charging stations tactical medical kits and vehicle repairs valued at $19,000. FBU also collaborated with the Civil Council to support Russian volunteers serving in the Siberian Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces contributing $9,000 to logistics for Russian volunteers joining the unit. An additional $15,670 in humanitarian aid was distributed to replace a volunteer vehicle in Mykolaiv $7,101 support the Russians for Ukraine refugee shelter in Poland $2,305 provide gifts for children in the frontline town of Beryslav Kherson region $2,357 and assist the Okhmatdet Childrens Hospital in Kyiv following a bombing $3,907. Community fundraising efforts spanned multiple locations: in Los Angeles activists from the NavalnyLA community organized initiatives to raise funds for humanitarian aid; in Sacramento the Mugs for Lives campaign mobilized local supporters to fund the purchase of medical tourniquets for Ukrainian defenders; and in Germany partners from Freies Russland NRW conducted fundraisers to supply reconnaissance drones. Since its inception FBUs total fundraising has exceeded $350,000 making it one of the largest and most effective grassroots initiatives by Russians supporting both Ukraines military and its civilian population. 95170 0 0 In 2024 RADR expanded its adaptation programs to help new immigrants integrate and thrive in the United States with the "Business Navigator" project emerging as one of the years cornerstone initiatives. The program offers free comprehensive training and mentorship for Russian-speaking newcomers seeking to start or develop their own businesses in the U.S. It launched an online educational course featuring expert-led sessions on business registration accounting taxation licensing insurance and legal compliance; created a vibrant community of aspiring entrepreneurs who participate in regular mastermind sessions to share experiences and practical solutions; and provided individualized mentoring consultations to support participants in achieving their business goals. Alongside this initiative RADR maintained active local adaptation chats in Sacramento New York Miami Denver Seattle Chicago San Diego Los Angeles and Washington D.C. which serve as peer-support networks connecting newcomers offering practical guidance and strengthening local communities. The organization also continued its series of live-stream discussions on immigration topics with attorney Liya Djamilova who provided timely updates and answered questions about changes in immigration law. Through the Business Navigator program and related adaptation initiatives RADR empowers new arrivals to build self-reliance pursue professional success and become active engaged members of their communities in the United States. 39661 50 0 RADRs identity is deeply rooted in civic activism and public engagement. In 2024 the organization coordinated or participated in dozens of protest and solidarity events across the United States ranging from commemorations of Alexei Navalny to anti-war rallies and remembrance ceremonies for victims of political repression in Russia. Among the major actions were solidarity events in January demanding Navalnys release; February vigils following his murder and nationwide rallies marking two years since Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine; participation in the Noon Against Putin campaign in March; joint Return of Names commemorations with Memorial in October; and Victory to Ukraine! Freedom to Russia! rallies in November. Throughout the year activists in Sacramento held monthly pickets in support of Ukraine and organized gatherings to show solidarity with political prisoners. RADR also led U.S. efforts to support Russian pro-democracy asylum seekers detained in immigration facilities organizing fundraisers for legal defense compiling a database of violations in detention centers submitting findings to the U.S. State Department and Congress and advocating against deportations that would return individuals to persecution in Russia. Regular events to write letters to political prisoners in Russia were held in Sacramento Chicago New York and Washington D.C. and the organization launched a fundraising campaign to provide food hygiene supplies medicine and financial assistance to to lesser-known political political prisoners including Ukrainians in Russian prisons. On March 11-12 a RADR delegation from ten U.S. states held more than sixty meetings in Congress marking the first organized advocacy campaign by the pro-democracy Russian diaspora with priorities including recognition of Vladimir Putins illegitimacy continued aid to Ukraine exchange of political prisoners and expansion of targeted sanctions. RADR also participated in Ukrainian Advocacy Weeks in April and September remaining the only Russian organization officially supporting Ukraines advocacy efforts in Congress. In its Agents" project RADR continued to research pro-Kremlin networks operating in the United States sharing findings with law enforcement while emphasizing the importance of distinguishing pro-democracy Russians from Kremlin-linked operatives to protect the reputation of the diaspora. The organization also co-organized the Chicago conference We Are Not Alone: Spiritual Crises in Wartime participated in the Washington Dialogue conference that brought together Russian civil society U.S. officials and NGOs and supported visits and public events featuring Sergey Aleksashenko Anastasia Shevchenko Dmitry Gudkov Ekaterina Shulman and Maxim Kurnikov. RADR contributed a report on the detention crisis to the Anti-War Committee Conference and supported anti-war art projects including Misha Suvorovs award-winning performance Border and the Art Against War Festival in Los Angeles. Throughout 2024 RADRs work demonstrated that consistent civic engagement - from street protests to humanitarian aid and congressional advocacy - builds visible resistance to dictatorship unites pro-democracy Russian-American communities supports Ukraine defends political prisoners and empowers newcomers building new lives in the United States. 0 0 0 283410 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 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 3 1 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false X Dmitry Valuev 5714381868 6218 Georgia Ave NW Ste 1 PMB 3078 Washington DC DC 20011 Pavel Sulyandziga Board Chairperson 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nadezda Valueva Board Treasurer 30.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dmitry Valuev President and Board Secretary 40.00 0.00 X X 30750 0 0 30750 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 299461 0 299461 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 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 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 0 630 630 0 0 630 300091 630 0 0 0 0 0 0 48146 48146 0 0 30750 30750 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 53 0 53 0 1588 0 1588 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89000 88400 600 0 3369 3310 50 9 8500 973 2553 4974 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6864 6864 0 0 0 0 0 0 1120 1120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FBU Purchases 100482 100482 0 0 Software 1961 451 0 1510 Detention Support Program 1050 1050 0 0 Small Equipment 824 824 0 0 1043 1040 0 3 294750 283410 4844 6496 0 0 0 0 82684 33835 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 82684 33835 0 0 0 0 54765 575 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54765 575 X 27919 156 0 33104 27919 33260 82684 33835 5341 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 45100 18591 197520 299461 560672 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45100 18591 197520 299461 560672 52494 508178 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12000 10147 0 22147 582819 X Part II - Line 10 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2022, 12000The 2022 amount of $12,000 on line 10 represents revenue from a program service activity as reported on Form 990 Part VIII line 2a. This income is included in total support but does not count as public support| 2023, 10147The 2023 amount of $10,147 on line 10 represents revenue from a program service activity speaker event as reported on Form 990 Part VIII line 2a. This income is included in total support but does not count as public support| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Russia and Neighboring States Donations 16402 Donations were disbursed via wire transfers to the recipients account Russia and Neighboring States Donations 6770 Donations were disbursed via wire transfers and PayPal electronic payments to recipients accounts 2 2 Donations Europe Including Iceland and Greenland 1 9000 Donations were disbursed via wire transfers to recipients account Donations Russia and Neighboring States 1 6542 Donations were disbursed via PayPal electronic payments to recipients account false false false false false false Part VI, Line 2 The organizations president and one voting member of the board are married. The board member does not receive any compensation from the organization. Part VI, Line 11a The Form 990 is circulated to the board for review prior to being filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Part VI, Line 12c RADR established a clear documented process for annual disclosures. This includes requiring all officers directors trustees and key employees to complete a standardized conflict of interest disclosure form at the start of their tenure and on an annual basis thereafter. The organizations governance or compliance officer should review disclosures assessing potential conflicts and following up as needed. For any identified conflicts the policy describes action steps for mitigation or management such as recusal from decision-making on affected matters. According to our policy an individual has to disclose such a conflict which will be reviewed by the management team and evaluated whether the conflict of interest could compromise the integrity of the RADRs actions or decisions. The management team shall make decisions regarding transactions or matters involving conflicts of interest in a manner that is in the best interests of RADR and its mission. Additionally the board receives periodic compliance updates ensuring transparency and ongoing accountability. Part VI, Line 19 Governing documents conflict of interest policy and annual financial statements are available upon reasonable request to the organization. Part IX, Line 11g Payments to independent contractors for various services including project-based work related to program implementation and administrative support.