Register 2 Vote is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Register 2 Vote employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Register 2 Vote 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, Register 2 Vote generated $1.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 76.8% per year over the past 4 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, Register 2 Vote has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $1,479,365. 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:
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REGISTER 2 VOTE IS A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WITH PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER MOBILIZATION THROUGH BALLOT INITIATIVES AND ISSUE ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY: WE MADE GRANTS TOTALING $687,000 TO ELEVEN ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT THEY COULD EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND POLICY-MAKERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR POLICIES THAT PROTECT DEMOCRACY, INCLUDING VOTING RIGHTS. RECIPIENTS USED A VARIETY OF TACTICS, RANGING FROM EVENTS THAT DREW FREE MEDIA ATTENTION TO TELEVISION AND DIGITAL ADS AND DIRECT CONVERSATIONS WITH POLICY-MAKERS ON THE SUBJECT.
GROUND GAME TEXAS: GROUND GAME TEXAS WAS FOUNDED IN 2021 AS AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOTER TURNOUT THROUGH THE USE OF BALLOT INITIATIVES. IN 2021, GROUND GAME PLANNED AND DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CITY BALLOT MEASURE CAMPAIGNS.THESE INCLUDED PLANNING A MULTI-CITY CAMPAIGN IN SOUTH TEXAS TO PROMOTE BALLOT MEASURES TO ADOPT A $15/HOUR MINIMUM WAGE FOR CITY WORKERS AND CITY CONTRACTORS, AS WELL AS AN EL PASO CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION.
VOTER REGISTRATION MAIL PROGRAM: IN 2021, REGISTER 2 VOTE ("R2V") WORKED TO REGISTER VOTERS BY IDENTIFYING VOTERS WHO HAVE MOVED BUT HAVE NOT YET UPDATED THEIR VOTER REGISTRATIONS. R2V MAILED THESE VOTERS VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS AND/OR DIRECTED THEM TO THEIR STATE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION WEBSITES, AS APPROPRIATE FOR EACH JURISDICTION. THESE PROGRAMS WERE PRIMARILY IN TEXAS AND MISSOURI.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mike Siegel Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $105,077 |
Julie Oliver Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $105,077 |
Ana Luisa Salas-Porras Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Glen Maxey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karthik Balasubramanian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cj Zhao Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Civitech Inc Prog. & App Development | 12/30/20 | $900,943 |
Energize Voters Llc Program Management | 12/30/20 | $697,575 |
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 | $1,881,005 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,881,005 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $139 |
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 | $1,881,144 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $687,000 |
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. | $38,710 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,657 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $58,462 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,886 |
Payroll taxes | $8,246 |
Fees for services: Management | $20,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,977 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,365 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $188,730 |
Advertising and promotion | $62 |
Office expenses | $13,143 |
Information technology | $14,058 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,207 |
Travel | $324 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,268 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,530 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,156,264 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $783,935 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $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 | $418,511 |
Total assets | $1,202,454 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $426 |
Total liabilities | $426 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$44,427 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,246,455 |
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 | $1,202,454 |
Over the last fiscal year, Register 2 Vote has awarded $687,000 in support to 17 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Washington, DC PURPOSE: Nonpartisan Program Support | $125,000 |
Washington DC, DC PURPOSE: Nonpartisan Program Support | $75,000 |
Ona, WV PURPOSE: Nonpartisan Program Support | $60,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Nonpartisan Program Support | $60,000 |
Washington DC, DC PURPOSE: Political Program Support | $50,000 |
CASE ACTION FUND PURPOSE: Nonpartisan Program Support | $50,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Register 2 Vote has recieved totaling $50,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Drug Policy Action New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT LOCAL CANNABIS DECRIMINALIZATION AND NO-KNOCK BALLOT MEASURES IN AUSTIN, SAN MARCOS, ELGIN, KILLEEN, AND HARKER HEIGHTS, TX | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Young Americans For Liberty Foundation Austin, TX | $1,886,973 | $4,031,206 |
Wallbuilder Presentations Aledo, TX | $6,320,627 | $5,858,740 |
Csg Action Houston, TX | $1,487,767 | $1,800,000 |
Register 2 Vote Austin, TX | $1,202,454 | $1,881,144 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Santa Fe, NM | $1,174,969 | $1,578,911 |
Swaniti Initiative Houston, TX | $321,565 | $589,777 |
Access Empowerment Austin, TX | $3,018 | $242,643 |
Shreveport Volunteer Network Inc Keithville, LA | $84,811 | $346,637 |
Sysa Salado, TX | $70,670 | $157,812 |
Eureka Springs Downtown Network Eureka Springs, AR | $87,749 | $0 |
Friends Of Lake Sam Rayburn Brookeland, TX | $7,913 | $0 |
Coalition For Louisiana Progress Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $0 | $48,812 |