Fix Democracy First

Seattle, WA · Founded 2003

Advocates for fair elections and campaign finance reform in Washington state

Primary audience
Voters and Citizens
Work area
Policy Advocacy
Topic
Electoral Reform
Contact
Cindy Black
Website Contact

About Organization

Fix Democracy First works to reduce the influence of money in politics and ensure government policies reflect the will of voters. Based in Seattle, WA, the organization operates with an annual revenue of approximately $24,000. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in December 2003.

What They Focus On

Electoral Reform

Promotes fair election systems that give all voters equal voice regardless of economic resources or political connections

Campaign Finance

Advocates for limits on political contributions and transparency in campaign spending to reduce donor influence

Democratic Participation

Encourages civic engagement and voter participation through education about money's role in shaping government policies

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$24K

-30% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$24K

-44.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$15K

Historical financial data from IRS Form 990
Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $24,097 $23,681 — —
2023 $34,418 $42,507 — —
2022 $34,931 $18,206 — —
2021 $59,424 $60,291 — —
2020 $115,422 $107,456 — —
2019 $86,469 $88,284 — —
2018 $80,812 $80,457 — —

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research & Analysis

    Examine current campaign finance laws and their impact on electoral fairness and representation

  • 02

    Coalition Building

    Partner with civic organizations and community groups to build support for reform initiatives

  • 03

    Public Education

    Inform voters about money in politics and the need for electoral system reforms

  • 04

    Legislative Advocacy

    Promote policy changes with elected officials and support fair election ballot measures

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Fix Democracy First

Campaign Finance Reform

Advocates for policies that limit the influence of money in political campaigns and elections

Voter Education

Educates citizens about electoral reform initiatives and the impact of campaign financing on democracy

Policy Advocacy

Works with legislators and community groups to advance fair election policies at state and local levels

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Fix Democracy First.

Cindy Black

Cindy Black

Executive Director
Compensation: $6,833
Ken Dammand

Ken Dammand

President and Secretary
Linda Brewster

Linda Brewster

President
Norm Conrad

Norm Conrad

Treasurer
Alpana Banerjee

Alpana Banerjee

Vice-President
Erik Connell

Erik Connell

Jim Lee

Jim Lee

Milestones

2003

Organization Founded

2003

Fix Democracy First established and granted tax-exempt status by the IRS

2020

Peak Advocacy Period

2020

Revenue reached highest level at $115,000 during heightened campaign finance reform efforts

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained advocacy work with focused efforts on Washington state electoral reform initiatives

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Alpana Banerjee Secretary
EC
Erik Connell Board Member
GL
Guadalupe Lyn Board Member
NW
Ned Witting Board Member
NC
Norm Conrad Treasurer

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$7K

Highest Paid

$7K

Cindy Black

Compensated Officers

1

Executive compensation for 2024
Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Cindy Black Executive Director $6,833 — $6,833 —

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with Fix Democracy First

Phone

(206) 552-3287

Social

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1801 12th Ave Suite A Seattle, WA 98122