Fems for Democracy
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What it says it does
Fems for Democracy is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended. Fems for Democracy's objectives include promoting community welfare and providing community education in Michigan by increasing voter participation through research, voter education, voter registration, and voter mobilization; increasing voter awareness of public policy issues through educational means; defending human and civil rights such as the right to vote.
- Income
- $8,663
- Spending
- $44,402
- Highest pay
- $6,000, secretary
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- $6,054 spent. Fems for Democracy co-hosted an event to inspire and ignite the community?s passion of pay equity and voter participation. The community was invited to a Michigan premiere of a documentary film, followed by a Question and Answer session with the film's producer and director.
- $1,200 spent. We participated in a discussion panel with high profile legal prosecutors to discuss their journeys in bringing legal cases to justice, the impact it has on holding powerful figures accountable, and the broader implications for the rule of law in America.
- $606 spent. Fems for Democracy invited the community to an event to promote voter mobilization and kick off the upcoming 2024 election year.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2024.
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 March 2020.
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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