Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Democracy Unlimited uplifts people to build a world where our systems of power prioritize the well-being of humans and the living world. We reclaim authority that has been unjustly seized by governments and corporations - all with the aim of cultivating a genuinely democratic society including actively working in solidarity with mutual aid groups rooted in an anti-oppression framework, advocating for urgent climate solutions, and ending profit driven agendas. We will win by building networks for community-driven change and collective action, preparing the ground for constitutional reform and systemic transformation while promoting non-violent popular uprisings.
- Income
- $125,693
- Spending
- $88,363
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 7.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1
- Highest pay
- $6,977, director/independent contractor
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 246% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $11,669 spent. Training & Workshops: Trainings and workshops for the general public about a wide range of democracy related issues including community and solidarity organizing, power building, the ruling class and corporate power, environmental impacts, socio-economic effects, oppression dynamics, legal and legislative impacts, and the history and strategies of social movements. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Educated 2 post-secondary students (fellowship) on the ramifications of corporate personhood and money as speech in political campaigns, and created a more compelling online presence to engage the public in the following trainings and workshops, Toward a People's Constitution: a space to host learning and organizing materials, conversation, and action items on the path Towards a People's Constitution, A Movement Education Program (MEP):free curriculum designed to provide analysis, historical perspective, and exercises for activists and organizers. The program addresses the way corporatism, capitalism, white-supremacy, patriarchy and related oppressive structures impact our organizing, and it offers alternatives to consider as we work for justice. A Radical Gathering - Cultivating the World We All Deserve: A space for education, getting to know one another, practicing and organizing together.
- $54,085 spent. Move to Amend Education Fund Provides grants to Move to Amend to educate the general public, allied organizations, and affiliated grassroots movements about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States, the impact that the current state of democracy has on social movements to achieve their mission, and on solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics; to support and act in solidarity with organizations working on solutions that would be achievable with an end of corporate constitutional rights and money as speech; and to connect with other organizations dedicated to creating a diverse, independent, powerful and authentic democracy movement. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Granted funds to Move to Amend for the following activities: 1) production and distribution of approximately 45 national educational webinars and public forums, including structured multi-part series, monthly educational programs, standalone public briefings, 77 direct educational and outreach emails and 101 educational videos reels shared as social media. For example, a) National Educational Webinars and Forums which included the four-part series co-sponsored with Veterans for Peace to examine corporate power and global systems (Striking at the Roots of Imperialism); b) monthly series to analyze lessons from historic U.S. social movements (Cultural Change for the We the People Amendment); c) an educational analysis of election spending and democratic governance (Your Vote, Their Million $: Big Money and the NYC 2025 Mayoral Election); d) series of educational briefings that analyze current events through the lens of constitutional history and corporate governance (Corporate Coup Report; e) to host presentations on the constitutional amendment process and its relevance to current constitutional challenges with Madiba Dennie, attorney, professor and author of The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back (Our Right and Duty to Create an Equitable Democracy & Constitution) and Wilfred Codrington III, constitutional law professor, (It Takes a Constitutional Amendment, Stupid). ***** 2) presentation at The 22nd Century Conference and Next Systems Studies: Forging a People-Powered Democracy, addressing constitutional history, democratic structure, and civic reform theory. ***** 3) expansion of civic education through the Movement Education Program (MEP) with a) new curriculum module in 2025 titled The Way Through: From Overwhelm, Burnout, Despair & Anger into Effective Action; and b) national workshops supporting sustainable civic participation; c) two volunteer education sessions training participants in constitutional literacy and grassroots organizing fundamentals. ***** 4) convene Monthly Environmental Education through the Ecology Network (Eco-Net). a) discussions exploring the relationship between corporate power and environmental crisis that featured climate and civic leaders including David Orr and Dr. Christopher Basaldú. b) to archived and distributed recordings for continued public learning. ***** 5) production of legal and constitutional education materials through the Law & Research Committee that analyze the development and impact of corporate constitutional rights and money as speech for distribution nationally for use by affiliates, scholars, students, and community leaders to strengthen public understanding of constitutional law and democratic governance. Major reports published in 2025 included: a) Democracy in the Gaps (May 2025); b) Artificial Intelligence, Free Speech, and Corporate Constitutional Rights (July 2025); c) Statements of U.S. Supreme Court Justices Against Corporate Constitutional Rights; and d) Statement Supporting Ending Corporate Constitutional Rights and Money as Free Speech as well as e) comparative analyses of proposed constitutional amendments, including side-by-side examinations of the We the People Amendment (H.J.Res. 54) and other federal proposals.***** 6) production and distribution of educational materials on labor and constitutional democracy through the Labor Caucus. Collaborate with organized labor to educate on the intersection of worker rights, economic justice, and constitutional democracy, as well as how corporate constitutional doctrines and money in politics influence labor policy, workplace protections, collective bargaining rights, and strike activity. a) to bring together labor organizers and community members to explore the historical relationship between labor activities, movements and constitutional governance, and to examine how structural economic power affects democratic participation at the Labor Day 2025 Rap Session and Take Action in Solidarity with Organized Workers. ***** 7) Participation in national public educational events. Engaged in public education at national events including No Kings Day, Hands Off / People's Veto Day, Good Trouble Lives On, May Day, Labor Day educational programming, and Constitution Day activities. Provided educational materials and presentations examining corporate constitutional rights, money in politics, labor history, and democratic governance. Delivered educational remarks at a national gathering in Washington, D.C. focused on money in politics, offering constitutional analysis and historical context related to corporate political influence and democratic accountability.***** 8) Strengthened affiliate and grassroots education networks by convening monthly Affiliate & Advocate Coalition Calls to provide civic education and grassroots capacity-building. Conducted nationwide educational outreach through Constitution Day programs, Earth Day events, public hearings, university presentations, and community forums. ***** 9) Produced and distributed ongoing national educational communications, such as, 77 regular educational newsletters, announcements, and issue briefings to a national email list, providing nonpartisan analysis of constitutional
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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