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. As of 12/2022, Promote The Vote Fund employed 4 individuals. 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.
For the year ending 12/2022, Promote The Vote Fund generated $2.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 121.4% per year over the past 2 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 2022, Promote The Vote Fund has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $586,314. 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
2022
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Micheal Davis Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $88,946 |
Khalilah Spencer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gilda Jacobs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Karandjeff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dessa Cosma Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Gamboa Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $2,822,113 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,822,113 |
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 | $2,822,113 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $603,814 |
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. | $88,946 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,726 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $64,426 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,868 |
Payroll taxes | $10,899 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,293 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $610,258 |
Advertising and promotion | $98,950 |
Office expenses | $30,425 |
Information technology | $3,608 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,487 |
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 | $5,267 |
Insurance | $2,786 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,581,339 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,185,743 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $200,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $40,856 |
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 | $12,186 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,339 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,447,124 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,670 |
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 | $53,670 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $933,053 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $460,401 |
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 | $1,447,124 |
Over the last fiscal year, Promote The Vote Fund has awarded $586,314 in support to 16 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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482 FORWARD PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $21,000 |
APIA VOTE - MICHIGAN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $115,573 |
ARAB COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ECONOMICAND SOCIAL SERVICES PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $37,880 |
EMGAGE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,500 |
EQUALITY MICHIGAN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $27,200 |
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGANEDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $55,250 |