Count Mi Vote, operating under the name Voters Not Politicians, is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Voters Not Politicians employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voters Not Politicians is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Voters Not Politicians generated $817.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $656.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.2% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT, ADVANCE, AND ENCOURAGE EXERCISE OF CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPOWERED CITIZENS TO ADVOCATE FOR PRO-VOTER POLICIES AND HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE. MOBILIZED CITIZENS TO STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT DEMOCRACY FROM THREATS TO VOTING RIGHTS AND VOTING ACCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nancy Wang Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $61,490 |
Edwin Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Lignell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Wozniak President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Schmitt Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Seth London Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Know How Strategies Media | 12/30/18 | $9,466,360 |
Trilogy Interactive Llc Media | 12/30/18 | $1,960,624 |
Deliver Strategies Media | 12/30/18 | $1,189,684 |
Martin Waymire Communications | 12/30/18 | $497,785 |
Fraser Trebilcock Legal | 12/30/18 | $414,344 |
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 | $817,930 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $817,930 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $817,930 |
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. | $63,972 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,757 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $283,858 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $21,926 |
Payroll taxes | $27,515 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,443 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $171,774 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,339 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $31,023 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $250 |
Travel | $1,460 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,114 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $765 |
All other expenses | $1,782 |
Total functional expenses | $656,712 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $304,269 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $95,872 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $400,141 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,985 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,985 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $392,156 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $400,141 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Count Mi Vote has recieved totaling $125,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
North Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Acton Institute For The Study Of Religion And Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | $18,578,686 | $8,804,881 |
American Civil Liberties Union Fund Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $10,765,805 | $4,413,671 |
Fidelis Center For Law And Policy Madison, WI | $2,330,203 | $3,071,392 |
American Civil Liberties Union Detroit, MI | $4,485,791 | $2,421,193 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Wisconsin Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $2,338,708 | $1,616,452 |
Gildas Club Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | $4,932,573 | $1,730,878 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Indiana Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $5,369,460 | $1,646,381 |
American Civil Liberties Union Cleveland, OH | $4,179,820 | $2,096,245 |
Gunsdown Inc Youngstown, OH | $1,207,489 | $1,148,651 |
Protect Life Michigan Lansing, MI | $484,535 | $736,920 |
Count Mi Vote Lansing, MI | $400,141 | $817,930 |
American Civil Liberties Union Milwaukee, WI | $3,895,135 | $1,155,075 |