Democracy Works

Seattle, WA · Founded 2006

Nonpartisan nonprofit providing reliable voting guidance to millions of Americans through trusted digital platforms

Primary audience
Voters
Work area
Civic Technology
Topic
Voting Access
Contact
Richard H Burkhart
Website Contact

About Organization

Democracy Works helps Americans navigate the voting process by delivering nonpartisan election information through websites, mobile apps, and trusted community organizations. Based in Seattle, WA, the organization reported $1.7 million in revenue for 2022. Founded in 2006, Democracy Works operates as a technology-enabled civic engagement platform.

What They Focus On

Voter Access

Reducing barriers to voter registration and ballot access through technology platforms and data infrastructure

Election Information

Providing accurate, nonpartisan voting guidance on polling locations, deadlines, and ballot contents across jurisdictions

Civic Technology

Building scalable digital tools and APIs that enable partner organizations to integrate voting resources

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2022)

$2K

-65.6% vs 2021

Expenses (2022)

$2K

-79.4% vs 2021

Assets (2022)

$7K

+2.3% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2022 $1,732 $1,576 $7,024 —
2021 $5,041 $7,638 $6,868 —
2020 $13,709 $11,594 $9,465 —

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Data Aggregation

    Collect and verify election information from thousands of jurisdictions across all 50 states

  • 02

    Platform Integration

    Partner with trusted apps, websites, and organizations to deliver voting information directly to users

  • 03

    Voter Guidance

    Provide personalized election reminders, registration tools, and ballot access information to individual voters

  • 04

    Impact Measurement

    Track voter engagement and participation to continuously improve accessibility and effectiveness of services

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Democracy Works

TurboVote

Digital platform that helps voters register, request absentee ballots, and receive election reminders through personalized notifications

Ballot API

Technology infrastructure providing voting information to partner organizations, apps, and websites for voter engagement

Voting Information Project

Comprehensive database of polling locations, ballot information, and election details accessible to millions of voters

Partner Integration Services

Collaboration with organizations and platforms to embed reliable voting guidance into existing user experiences

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Democracy Works.

Luis Lozada

Luis Lozada

CEO
Sonya Mohamed Glazer

Sonya Mohamed Glazer

CFO
Jarell Lloyd

Jarell Lloyd

VP, Engineering
Brandon Newell

Brandon Newell

VP, Partnerships and Data
Aly Valli

Aly Valli

VP, Product
Alexa Llibre

Alexa Llibre

Chief of Staff
Michael Carrillo

Michael Carrillo

Office Managing Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Hayley Berlent

Hayley Berlent

Founder & CEO, The Additive Agency
Kate Markin Coleman

Kate Markin Coleman

Principal & Founder, ias advising, LLC
Brandon Feldman

Brandon Feldman

Director of News & Civics Partnerships, YouTube
Katie Harbath

Katie Harbath

CEO, Anchor Change
Namita Khasat

Namita Khasat

Former Executive VP, CFO, and Corporate Treasurer, The Aspen Institute
Joan Lovell

Joan Lovell

Licensed Attorney in Michigan and Illinois
Tonya Rice

Tonya Rice

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advocacy and Engagement, Washington University in St. Louis
John Webb

John Webb

User Experience Researcher
Regina Yan

Regina Yan

Senior Advisor to the Executive Director, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
RH

Richard H Burkhart

President

Milestones

2006

Organization Founded

2006

Democracy Works established to improve voter participation through technology and data

2020

Peak Revenue Year

2020

Achieved $13.7 million in revenue during high-stakes presidential election cycle

2021

Sustained Operations

2021

Maintained $5 million revenue supporting ongoing voter engagement and platform development

2022

Continued Service

2022

Operated with $1.7 million budget serving voters in midterm election year

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$1K Total Given
Democratic $1,350 (100%)
5 Contributions
$270 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

2 Individual Donors
Aly Valli
Aly Valli 3 contributions • $250 avg
$750
MP
Mike Pechter 2 contributions • $300 avg
$600

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Aly Valli with 3 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Mike Pechter at $300 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $1,050

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Contact

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1900 28th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144