Vote Org
- Assets
- $7.0m
- Revenue
- $18.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 11/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 26-2094990
Organization Overview
Vote Org is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2010. 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 12/2020, Vote Org employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vote Org 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 12/2020, Vote Org generated $18.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.0m during the year ending 12/2020.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VOTE.ORG USES TECHNOLOGY TO SIMPLIFY POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT, INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT, AND STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GOTV - VOTE.ORG PROACTIVELY CONTACTS VOTERS TO ENCOURAGE AND REMIND THEM THURN OUT TO VOTE, AND SEEKS TO FIND UNREGISTERED VOTERS TO GET THEM REGISTERED TO VOTE, AND SEEKS TO FIND UNREGISTERED VOTERS TO GET THEM REGISTERED TO VOTE. IN 2019, VOTE.ORG'S GET OUT THE VOTE (GOTV) PROGRAM REACHED MILLIONS OF LOW PROPENSITY VOTERS THROUGH OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, SMS, ON-CAMPUS ADVERTISING, AND EMAIL. ADDITIONALLY, VOTE.ORG REGISTERED MILLIIONS OF PEOPLE TO VOTE. VOTE.ORG GOTV EFFORS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY LARGE RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTS DESIGNED BY LEADING SOCIAL SCIENTISTS THAT CONTRIBUTE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT GOVT METHODS AND TOOLS.
CIVIC TECH - VOTE. ORG DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS SOFTWARE TO HELP VOTERS CHECK THEIR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS, REGISTER TO VOTE, GET AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, GET ELECTION REMINDERS, AND OTHER VOTING RELATED UTILITIES. VOTE.ORG ALSO OFFERS THESE TOOLS, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR ANYONE TO USE ON THEIR OWN WEBSITES. VOTE.ORG ALSO MAINTAINS EXTENISVE INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE ABOUT VOTING DEADLINES, VOTER ID, EARLY VOTING, PROCESSES TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS, LINKS TO STATE RESOURCES, AN MORE FOT ALL 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
PARTNERSHIPS - VOTE.ORG DEVELOPS CREATIVE, HIGH IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS WOTH COMPANIES, C3 ORGANIZATIONS, CELEBRITIES AND INFLUENCERS, AND MEDIA TO FURTHER OUR MISSION AND INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT. VOTE.ORG'S ELECTIONDAY.ORG CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES COMPANIES TO PROVIDE PAID TIME OFF TO VOTE FOR EMPLOYEE AND HAS DIRECTLY IMPACTED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING FOOD SERIVCE EMPLOYEES. OTHER PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES DRIVE TARGET AUDIENCES TO VOTE.ORG TOOLS AND TACKLE STRUCTURAL BARRIERS TO VOTING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrea Hailey CEO | Officer | 40 | $190,787 |
Elizabeth Daigneau COO | Officer | 40 | $126,132 |
Jason Daniel Levine VP Of Technology | 40 | $123,648 | |
Nora Gilbert Director Of Partnerships | 40 | $112,092 | |
Julia Rhodes Davis Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Christy Chin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $18,072,734 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $76,495 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,072,734 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $352,525 |
| Investment income | $370 |
| 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 | $18,469,832 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,167,078 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $51,698 |
| Payroll taxes | $104,316 |
| Fees for services: Management | $301,466 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $243,790 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,683 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $83,230 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $474,046 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,295,969 |
| Office expenses | $14,625 |
| Information technology | $1,436,401 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,115 |
| Travel | $7,443 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,211 |
| All other expenses | $36,119 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,011,806 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,694,053 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $155,093 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $42,217 |
| 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 | $136,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,027,863 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $210,613 |
| 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 | $198,518 |
| Other liabilities | $86,400 |
| Total liabilities | $495,531 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,556,124 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $976,208 |
| 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 | $7,027,863 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Vote Org has recieved totaling $85,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Millstreet Foundation Inc Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: HELPS SIMPLIFY POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTS, INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT, AND STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY | $50,000 |
Tom & Myrna Frankel Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
Brown Family Foundation Inc Cumberland, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vote Org Oakland, CA | $7,027,863 | $18,469,832 |
Calmatters Sacramento, CA | $5,920,509 | $9,388,614 |
California Calls Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | $17,392,987 | $14,549,243 |
Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc San Jose, CA | $11,967,169 | $8,892,055 |
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | $10,944,081 | $6,561,330 |
Votingworks San Francisco, CA | $5,045,508 | $4,033,953 |
Equality Alliance Of San Diego County San Diego, CA | $3,447,034 | $4,885,746 |
One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $5,672,736 | $5,096,128 |
Asian Pacific Islander Amer Public Affairs-Comm Education Foundation Sacramento, CA | $1,178,907 | $1,985,979 |
Voteamerica Inc San Francisco, CA | $601,492 | $1,896,508 |
California League Of Conservation Voters Oakland, CA | $1,335,804 | $2,589,299 |
Spread The Vote Los Angeles, CA | $493,809 | $1,039,180 |