Voter Registration Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voter Registration Project 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 12/2021, Voter Registration Project generated $17.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Voter Registration Project has awarded 178 individual grants totaling $93,389,811. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS PLAN, MANAGE, AND EVALUATE NONPARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT'S PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST U.S. CITIZENS WHO ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN DEMOCRACY. VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NONPARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES AND PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT NONPARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Backof Interim Campaign Director | Officer | 37.88 | $281,654 |
Nellie Sires Executive Director | Officer | 37.88 | $71,058 |
John Yang Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ilona Prucha President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Vandenberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Isaiah Castilla Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Seven Letter Communications Consulting | 12/30/21 | $240,000 |
Politech Cuztomization Support Services | 12/30/21 | $400,000 |
Beehive Research Inc General Research Services And Support | 12/30/21 | $187,022 |
Rsm Us Llp Accounting Services | 12/30/21 | $152,394 |
Grassroots Solutions Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $288,000 |
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 | $17,061,966 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,061,966 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,016 |
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 | $17,087,982 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,392,620 |
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. | $365,174 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,159 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,462,761 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $166,967 |
Payroll taxes | $186,464 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $131,878 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $156,960 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $89,965 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,872,955 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $47,192 |
Information technology | $87,226 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,432 |
Travel | $6,855 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,831 |
Interest | $33 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $260 |
Insurance | $327 |
All other expenses | $1,638 |
Total functional expenses | $17,045,541 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,688,847 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,013,120 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,435,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $7,900 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,377 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $41,306 |
Total assets | $11,195,050 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,956 |
Grants payable | $4,166,565 |
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 | $315 |
Total liabilities | $4,203,836 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,991,214 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,000,000 |
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 | $11,195,050 |
Over the last fiscal year, Voter Registration Project has awarded $10,188,212 in support to 38 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: QUALITY CONTROL | $4,915,322 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP | $1,297,369 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: VOTER REGISTRATION | $443,143 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: VOTER REGISTRATION | $275,703 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: VOTER REGISTRATION | $269,293 |
NC A PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE INC PURPOSE: VOTER REGISTRATION | $224,154 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Voter Registration Project has recieved totaling $12,381,011.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Jerome L Greene Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,500,000 |
Proteus Fund Inc Amherst, MA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $4,554,711 |
League Of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ENGAGEMENT | $1,000,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $956,000 |
Park Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,300 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Mortgage Bankers Association Of America Washington, DC | $151,811,395 | $48,193,239 |
New America Foundation Washington, DC | $57,037,802 | $40,604,855 |
The One Campaign Washington, DC | $67,622,430 | $19,634,455 |
National Association Of County And City Health Officials Washington, DC | $14,670,823 | $33,691,939 |
The Albert B Sabin Vaccine Institute Inc Washington, DC | $18,738,050 | $26,913,156 |
St Coletta Of Greater Washington Inc Washington, DC | $37,883,272 | $21,114,468 |
Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | $70,108,334 | $49,075,688 |
The Executive Leadership Council Inc Washington, DC | $54,122,664 | $27,390,915 |
Stoddard Baptist Home Washington, DC | $9,543,224 | $16,392,235 |
Voter Registration Project Washington, DC | $11,195,050 | $17,087,982 |
Robert F Kennedy Center For Justice And Human Rights Washington, DC | $60,116,357 | $7,527,165 |
Mvle Inc Springfield, VA | $9,312,046 | $13,677,162 |