Russian America for Democracy in Russia Inc

Overview

Russian America for Democracy in Russia Inc. is a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. It is dedicated to promoting freedom and democracy in Russia through the involvement of Russian Americans. The organization focuses on community development, educational outreach, and advocacy efforts[5].

Mission

The mission of Russian America for Democracy in Russia Inc. is to foster a free and democratic Russia by engaging Russian Americans in various activities. Additionally, the organization aims to support new Russian immigrants in the United States and contribute positively to the situation in Russia, the place of origin and upbringing for most of its members[2][3].

Activities

Russian America for Democracy in Russia Inc. organizes and participates in several activities, including:

• Protests and Actions: Organizing and participating in protests and actions to advocate for democracy and freedom in Russia.
• Support for Political Prisoners: Writing letters to political prisoners as part of their advocacy efforts.
• Adaptation Support: Assisting new immigrants in adapting to life in the United States.
• Anti-Propaganda Efforts: Engaging in activities to counter propaganda and promote truthful information about Russia.
• Research and Advocacy: Conducting research and advocating for changes in policies that affect Russia[2].

Financial and Operational Overview

As of 2023, the organization reported a revenue of $208,000, with contributions accounting for 95.1% of its income. The total expenses were $187,000, and the organization held $82,684 in total assets with liabilities of $54,765[1].

Structure and Presence

The organization has no recorded board members as per publicly available data[3]. It operates through 18 local communities across the United States, including cities like Ann Arbor, Boston, Washington D.C., Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tallahassee, Houston, Chicago, and Charlotte[2]. These communities initially came together in January 2021 during protests in support of Alexei Navalny.

The organization utilizes platforms like Telegram for communication and organization in these cities[2].

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/873558467 [2] https://www.democracy4russia.org [3] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/87-3558467 [4] https://causes.benevity.org/causes/840-873558467 [5] https://app.candid.org/profile/14575045