2026-05-15T15:33:46-05:00 2025-12-31 954557617 Harrington Group CPAs LLP 2698 Mataro Street Pasadena CA 91107 990 2025-01-01 952219680 Teach Democracy TEAC 2134875590 601 S Kingsley Drive Los Angeles CA 90005 Stephanie Doute CEO 2134875590 2026-05-15 1 Jason K Stelling EA P02456446 6264036801 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Stephanie Doute 601 S Kingsley Drive Los Angeles CA 90005 5443496 0 X www.teachdemocracy.org X 1957 CA Teach Democracy inspires lifelong civic engagement through interactive programs and resources for teachers and youth because our democracy depends on informed participation by all. 64 64 41 766 0 0 3362823 4941148 251141 274549 251478 173068 42286 1208 3907728 5389973 54530 18730 0 0 1615987 1762008 0 0 445016 1163253 1181334 2833770 2962072 1073958 2427901 8526322 11585508 542194 563819 7984128 11021689 X Teach Democracy inspires lifelong civic engagement through interactive programs and resources for teachers and youth because our democracy depends on informed participation by all. Teach Democracy envisions a society in which all young people become lifelong, knowledgeable, and confident participants in our democracy. 0 0 611986 15556 Civic Action Program (CAP): CAP provides lessons that engage students in analyzing issues, learning about public policy, and choosing and addressing an issue that matters to them. CAP embeds research-based practices in civic learning. Over 600 teachers throughout the nation register on the CAP website annually. 282829 266730 Mock Trial: Teach Democracy develops a hypothetical criminal case each year for local and state competitions. Teams of students prepare to take the roles of attorneys, witnesses, clerks, and bailiffs and present either a prosecution or defense case presided over by volunteer judges and scored by volunteer attorneys. Over 8,000 students participate annually, along with hundreds of volunteers. 185658 2329 Expanding Horizons Institute (EHI): EHI provides seminars and paid internships for first-generation, college bound youth in Los Angeles. Local businesses and agencies sponsor interns at their job sites. 960033 845 7819 Teach Democracy is known for a wide range of ongoing, direct programming for students from all types of communities. In these programs, we emphasize active learning through civil discourse, media literacy, dialogue across differences, deliberation, discussion, simulations, and role play. These activities and lessons not only allow them to understand our founding documents and principles, but also engage students in developing the lifelong knowledge, skills, and competencies that inspire them to be active and engaged citizens. 960033 845 7819 2040506 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 1 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 64 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X X Missionwell LLC 6265780001 222 E Glenarm Street Suite B-2 Pasadena CA 91106 Darin Beffa Immediate Past Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Jason Lo Board Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Sacks CFO 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Floyd Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Shannon Alexander Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Michael Executive Committee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Morrison Executive Committee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Warren Jackson Executive Committee 2.00 X 0 0 0 John Kronstadt Executive Committee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kim Dunne Executive Committee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Angela Machala Executive Committee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Gordon Executive Committee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Aronoff Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 JC Andre Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Arnault-Factor Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Babrick Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jay Bhimani Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph Calabrese Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 David M Clausen Board Member (start 4/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sabina Clorfeine Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Fesia A Davenport Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Vince Davitt Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Dimeglio Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joao Dos Santos Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph Duffy Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Erb Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Estremera Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gloria Franke Shaw Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Guerin Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mira Hashmall Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Derek Havel Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Angela Izuel Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Deepak Jain Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Arwen Johnson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Keller Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elaine Kim Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Y Kizirian Board Member (start 4/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Landman Board Member (start 6/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Molly Lens Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Longo Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rachel Lowe Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shahzad Malik Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Marler Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amanda Massucci Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Mcnicholas Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julia Mosel Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Nessim Board Member (end 4/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tara Newman Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Becky O'Malley Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tony Oncidi Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Paskach Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Emil Petrossian Board Member (end 9/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Naeun Rim Board Member (start 7/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Rodman Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Rogan Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joel Siegel Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leah Solomon Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Stern Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kristin N Tahler Board Member (start 4/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Belinda Vega Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Washington Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Collin Wedel Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hon Gregory Weingart Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Weiss Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ilan Wisnia Board Member (start 4/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Omid Yazdi Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Doute Chief Executive Officer (start 1/25) 40.00 X 212441 0 32712 Keri Doggett VP, Programming & Operations 40.00 X 155886 0 30252 Laura Wesley Director of Programs 40.00 X 107848 0 18191 476175 0 81155 3 0 1 0 Missionwell LLC 222 East Glenarm Street Suite B-2 Pasadena CA 91106 Accounting services 175479 The Beverly Hilton 9876 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills CA 90210 Fundraiser site 141389 USC Rossier School of Education 3500 S Figueroa St Suite 102 Los Angeles CA 90089 Curriculm Development 129020 3 670830 465931 3804387 2449863 4941148 Program fees 900099 266730 266730 Publication 900099 7819 7819 274549 173068 173068 53523 670830 53523 0 Other income 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Part X, Line 2: Teach Democracy is exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 501(c)(3) and California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701d. Generally accepted accounting principles provide accounting and disclosure guidance about positions taken by an organization in its tax returns that might be uncertain. Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken by Teach Democracy in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Teach Democracy's returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three and four years respectively, after they are filed. Annual Event 724353 670830 53523 53523 724353 670830 53523 53523 53523 0 1 Teacher and student stipends 595 18730 Part I, Line 2: Stipends are paid to teachers at different amounts, depending on the task, program, or need. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stephanie Doute Chief Executive Officer (start 1/25) 212441 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32712 0 245153 0 0 0 Keri Doggett VP, Programming & Operations 155886 0 0 0 0 0 6235 0 24017 0 186138 0 0 0 X 3 2449863 FMV 0 0 0 Part I, Column (b): The number of items reported is determined by the total number of donors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is prepared under oversight of the Audit Committee and then reviewed by the Executive Committees. When their reviews are complete, it's forwarded to the board of directors for final review and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c A conflict of interest policy has been approved by the board of directors. A conflict of interest disclosure statement including a list of major Teach Democracy vendors with whom Teach Democracy transacted business during the previous year is furnished annually to each director, officer, and member of the executive staff of Teach Democracy. The forms are reviewed and signed by each member with any conflicts noted and returned to the Teach Democracy staff member who handles board affairs. This individual compiles any positive responses and reports them to the executive committee. In the event a conflict arises, the person with the conflict would recuse themselves from voting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The organization has established a compensation committee within the executive committee, independent of management, which obtains comparative compensation information, reviews and approves executive compensation, and documents the results. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available to executive staff and the board of directors. Upon request from the general public the organization will provide access to these documents as required by law. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Contract services: Program service expenses 237,661. Management and general expenses 43,628. Fundraising expenses 139,854. Total expenses 421,143. Office administration: Program service expenses 56,960. Management and general expenses 36,425. Fundraising expenses 4,276. Total expenses 97,661. Professional fees: Program service expenses 21,396. Management and general expenses 38,204. Fundraising expenses 21,043. Total expenses 80,643. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Investment income appropriated for operations 80,720.