Ring of Democracy

Analysis

Ring of Democracy is a registered charity in United States, based in Sacramento, CA. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in January 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover civil rights, social action and advocacy, which this site groups under human rights and equality. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (gross receipts test) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.

In the financial year ending December 2023, Ring of Democracy reported income of $335k and spending of $310k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2023, income fell from $374k to $335k (-11%), an average of -11% a year. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.

Among 9,611 United States charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Ring of Democracy sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile, and in the 66th percentile within CA. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 60 Plus Foundation Inc ($334k), Mission of Hope ($335k) and Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County ($334k).

On its Form 990 for the period ending December 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 95% and program service revenue 4.7% of the total. Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees was $37k (12% of expenses). Other salaries and wages came to $161k. At year end it held assets of $5,151 against liabilities of $0, net assets of $5,151.