The Voter Participation Center
- Assets
- $28.4m
- Revenue
- $22.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 55-0889748
Organization Overview
The Voter Participation Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2005. 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, Voter Participation Center employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voter Participation Center 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, Voter Participation Center generated $22.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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 2020, Voter Participation Center has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $14,186,000. 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCTED VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER MOBILIZATION PROGRAMS USING PRIMARILY MAIL AND INTERNET TO PEOPLE OF COLOR AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Denise Juneau See Schedule O Board Chair/consultant | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $37,237 |
Jill Alper Board Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katina Banks Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Diana Walsh Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gail Kitch Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Aaron Frank Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Pivot Group Inc Mail Program Services | 12/30/23 | $1,826,423 |
Mission Control Inc Mail Program Services | 12/30/23 | $1,584,948 |
C Plus K Llc Digital Program Services | 12/30/23 | $828,141 |
The Bonner Group Fundraising | 12/30/23 | $675,938 |
Dispolitical Llc Digital Program Services | 12/30/23 | $315,700 |
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 | $22,618,390 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $546,855 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,618,390 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $104,882 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,973 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,716,299 |
| 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. | $505,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $333,114 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,929,871 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $72,859 |
| Other employee benefits | $347,221 |
| Payroll taxes | $241,857 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $256,998 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $148,590 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $40,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $747,228 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $33,524 |
| Fees for services: Other | $520,818 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $99,674 |
| Information technology | $143,599 |
| Royalties | $351,336 |
| Occupancy | $502,297 |
| Travel | $111,671 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,204 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,494 |
| Insurance | $34,950 |
| All other expenses | $382,418 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,100,870 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,131,127 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,214,927 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,451,614 |
| 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 | $357,030 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,273 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,837,573 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,369,041 |
| Total assets | $28,363,585 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $233,456 |
| 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 | $4,316,164 |
| Total liabilities | $4,549,620 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,863,965 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $950,000 |
| 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 | $28,363,585 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Voter Participation Center has awarded $14,186,000 in support to 48 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICA VOTES PURPOSE: 2020 RIDES NORTH CAROLINA RIDES TO THE POLLS PROGRAM | $20,000 |
BELOVED COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREENSBORO PURPOSE: 2020 GRANT TO BELOVED COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREENSBORO - BCC'S 2020 VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR WITNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA VOTERS | $30,000 |
BARBARA JORDAN INSTITUTE PURPOSE: 2020 GRANT FOR 2020 DIGITAL AND TEXT VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM | $250,000 |
BLACK VOTERS MATTER CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE PURPOSE: 2020 GRANT FOR RIDES TO THE POLLS PROGRAM | $25,000 |
BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: 2020 VOTER EDUCATION GRANT | $20,000 |
COLORADO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE PURPOSE: 2020 GRANT FOR VOTER REGISTRATION EFFORT | $25,000 |