State Voices is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, State Voices employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. State Voices is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, State Voices generated $15.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, State Voices has awarded 631 individual grants totaling $56,579,477. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STATE VOICES WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2004 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING ENGAGEMENT BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN WAYS THAT STRENGTHEN DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN CIVIC LIFE. STATE VOICES CONNECTS LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE TOOLS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CARRY OUT MORE EFFECTIVE NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. STATE VOICES' PRIORITY IS TO WORK NATIONALLY IN COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND TO ENGAGE EXCLUSIVELY IN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STATE VOICES BRINGS TOGETHER PUBLIC CHARITIES TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION IN THEIR NONPARTISAN WORK. IN PARTICULAR, STATE VOICES BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 700 PUBLIC CHARITIES IN 24 STATES. IN ADDITION, STATE VOICES HAS PROVIDED CUTTING-EDGE ORGANIZING TECHNOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTATION ACCESS TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gladys Washington Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Dale Byrd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tamieka Atkins Secretary And Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Huang Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Taifa Butler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alejandra Ruiz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Catalist Technology Consultant | 12/30/23 | $1,091,032 |
Politech Technology Consultant | 12/30/23 | $416,704 |
Bdo Usa Llp Accounting Services | 12/30/23 | $390,500 |
Vvn Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $330,298 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,522,137 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,522,137 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $621,350 |
Investment income | $336,630 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,502,498 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,096,581 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $965,482 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $232,215 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,509,203 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $704,937 |
Payroll taxes | $391,145 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $134,970 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $502,913 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $36,444 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $214,636 |
Travel | $181,152 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,219,010 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,788 |
Insurance | $11,256 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $20,181,205 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,824,246 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,436,162 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,720 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $194,637 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,729 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,505,392 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $447,807 |
Total assets | $21,448,693 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $364,032 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $797,708 |
Total liabilities | $1,161,740 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,279,561 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,007,392 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $21,448,693 |
Over the last fiscal year, State Voices has awarded $2,751,154 in support to 37 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ACLU OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $25,000 |
ACTION FOR THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $20,000 |
ALABAMA FORWARD PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $218,834 |
BLACK AND BROWN WOMYN POWER COALITION INC PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $30,000 |
BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $243,750 |
CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY NEW MEXICO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $125,000 |