Promote The Vote Fund is located in Lansing, MI. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Promote The Vote Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE VOTE FUND WILL CONDUCT RESEARCH AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES RELATED TO EXPANDING THE ELECTORATE, VOTING RIGHTS, REDISTRICTING REFORM, ELECTION PROTECTION IN MICHIGAN, AND ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF THOSE ISSUES TO THE EXTENT THAT NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF WHICH IS CARRYING ON PROPAGANDA, OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, EXCEPT AS IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY SECTION 501(H) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE WORK TO INCREASE THE POWER OF PEOPLE BY ENSURING MICHIGAN HAS A VOTING SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR ALL OF US. OUR DEMOCRACY WORKS BEST WHEN VOTERS HAVE ACCESS, AND ALL VOICES ARE HEARD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Khalilah Spencer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gilda Jacobs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Karandjeff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Micheal Davis Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Sue Smith Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Schlitt Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $475,310 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $475,310 |
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 | $475,310 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,658 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,440 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $220,340 |
Advertising and promotion | $310 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $2,398 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,194 |
Insurance | $589 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $322,630 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,200 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $41,933 |
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 | $421 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,606 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $201,160 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,480 |
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 | $48,480 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,911 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $138,769 |
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 | $201,160 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Promote The Vote Fund has recieved totaling $230,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $80,000 |
Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | $3,827,463 | $5,832,500 |
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc Mcfarland, WI | $2,242,158 | $1,946,798 |
American Policy Roundtable Strongsville, OH | $3,764,518 | $3,054,753 |
Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI | $1,925,718 | $2,738,841 |
Ohio Organizing Campaign Youngstown, OH | $1,040,012 | $641,579 |
Voces De La Frontera Action Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,456,211 | $508,459 |
League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $527,044 | $496,534 |
We The People Action Fund Detroit, MI | $1,647,369 | $2,056,137 |
Promote The Vote Fund Lansing, MI | $201,160 | $475,310 |
League Of Women Voters Of Ohio Education Fund Columbus, OH | $670,072 | $489,130 |
League Of Women Voters Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $703,061 | $374,901 |
Ruralorganizingorg Columbus, OH | $362,347 | $360,354 |