The Voter Participation Center
- Assets
- $12.9m
- Revenue
- $10.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Voter Participation Center employed 46 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 12/2021, Voter Participation Center generated $10.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Lopach President & CEO | Officer | 32.3 | $267,271 |
Phoebe Wong Director Of Data & Analytics | 33.7 | $144,783 | |
Caryn Pavlak Senior Director Of Development | 34.6 | $143,701 | |
Page Gardner Former Officer | 26 | $120,583 | |
Katharine Werner Sr. Director Of Digital Programming | 38.3 | $113,467 | |
Benjamin Deufel Sr. Dir. Of Inn., Learning, & Impact | 26.1 | $108,546 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Pivot Group Inc Program Services | 12/30/21 | $1,794,209 |
The Bonner Group Fundraising | 12/30/21 | $781,250 |
Chong Koster Program Services | 12/30/21 | $433,760 |
Mission Control Inc Program Services | 12/30/21 | $1,740,804 |
Usps-eps Postage | 12/30/21 | $822,277 |
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 | $10,687,140 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $848,147 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,687,140 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $165,463 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54,063 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,906,666 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,778,480 |
| 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. | $431,748 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,086 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $120,625 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,046,788 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,997 |
| Other employee benefits | $258,170 |
| Payroll taxes | $217,983 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $408,572 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,296 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $781,250 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $48,903 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,460,922 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,712 |
| Office expenses | $127,405 |
| Information technology | $180,075 |
| Royalties | $763,811 |
| Occupancy | $375,331 |
| Travel | $9,128 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,348 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,035 |
| Insurance | $18,712 |
| All other expenses | $248,218 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,978,182 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,580,059 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $990,053 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $710,857 |
| 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 | $500,690 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $90,533 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,368,129 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,705,276 |
| Total assets | $12,945,597 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $938,907 |
| 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 | $31,835 |
| Total liabilities | $970,742 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,809,855 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $165,000 |
| 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 | $12,945,597 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Voter Participation Center has awarded $14,186,000 in support to 48 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: 2020 WAEF VOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS & 2020 GRANT TO SUPPORT 2020 VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM | $1,800,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: 2020 WAEF VOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS & 2020 GRANT TO SUPPORT 2020 VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM | $1,800,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: 2020 GRANT FOR FAIR FIGHT ACTION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE | $1,500,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: 2020 GRANT FOR FAIR FIGHT ACTION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE | $1,500,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: 2020 GRANT FOR 2020 FIGHT BACK TABLE & 2020 GRANT FOR WORKING FAMILIES FUND'S FRONTLINE PROGRAM | $650,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: 2020 GRANT FOR 2020 FIGHT BACK TABLE & 2020 GRANT FOR WORKING FAMILIES FUND'S FRONTLINE PROGRAM | $650,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Voter Participation Center has recieved totaling $63,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Millstreet Foundation Inc Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: HELPS MEMBERS OF THE NEW AMERICAN MAJORITY REGISTER AND VOTE | $50,000 |
Hess Justice Fund San Diego, CA PURPOSE: INCREASE VOTER REGISTRATION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, & UNMARRIED WOMEN | $10,000 |
Elkind Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: B25CONT:SOCIAL SERVICE:PUBLIC EDUCATION | $3,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
State Voices Washington, DC | $32,318,312 | $24,090,383 |
The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | $12,945,597 | $10,906,666 |
Priorities Usa Washington, DC | $5,947,758 | $14,237,293 |
Alliance For Youth Organizing Washington, DC | $12,932,040 | $8,998,688 |
League Of Women Voters Of The United States Washington, DC | $9,735,130 | $8,464,065 |
Americans United For Separation Of Church And State Inc Washington, DC | $23,342,490 | $14,241,073 |
Accountable Us Washington, DC | $5,315,139 | $8,894,182 |
League Of Women Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | $12,664,352 | $7,936,541 |
Young Invincibles Washington, DC | $7,264,869 | $9,448,483 |
Collective Education Fund Washington, DC | $367,294 | $5,397,958 |
Fair Elections Center Washington, DC | $3,661,205 | $3,442,045 |
Fairvote Takoma Park, MD | $4,251,157 | $4,696,219 |