Voter Network is located in Overland Park, KS. 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 12/2023, Voter Network employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voter Network 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VOTER NETWORK IS NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT FOCUSED ON CREATING STRONGER COMMUNITIES IN KANSAS THROUGH VOTER EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. WE DO NOT REPRESENT ELECTION OFFICIALS. DO MORE THAN VOTE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023 THE VOTER NETWORK CONTINUED TO GROW ITS VOTER TO VOTER EFFORT - AN INNOVATIVE GET-OUT-THE-VOTE PROGRAM THAT HARNESSES THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND TURNOUT NON AND INFREQUENT VOTERS IN KANSAS. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE 2,165 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATING IN THIS EFFORT IN NEARLY EVERY COUNTY ACROSS THE STATE. IN ADDITION TO OUR NORMAL VOTER TO VOTER PROGRAMMING (WHICH INCLUDES ACCESS TO OUR CUSTOM TOOL, WEEKLY ACTION EMAILS, SOCIAL MEDIA GROUPS, AND WEEKLY CHECK-IN CALLS) WE ALSO LAUNCHED A STATEWIDE, NONPARTISAN CANDIDATE GUIDE KSBALLOT.ORG DURING THE ELECTION CYCLE. ONE OF THE GREATEST BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL ELECTIONS IS KNOWING WHO AND WHAT IS ON THE BALLOT. THIS TOOL, AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO ALL KANSAS VOTERS IN MUNICIPALITIES OVER 5,000, ALLOWS USERS TO SEE WHAT RACES ARE ON THEIR BALLOT, RESEARCH CANDIDATES, AND FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE EARLY OR ON ELECTION DAY...ALL IN ONE PLACE. FINALLY, WE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER OUR ROBUST ELECTION TOOLKIT ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.THEVOTERNETWORK.ORG. THIS TOOLKIT IS FULL OF PRINTABLE AND SHAREABLE RESOURCES FOR THE VOLUNTEER AND THE VOTER ALIKE. IT INCLUDES A ONE-PAGE HOW TO VOTE FLIER, A BREAKDOWN OF VOTING BY MAIL FAQS, SAMPLE VOTING REMINDER TEXTS TO SEND TO FRIENDS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS TO SHARE. OUR WEBSITE IS ALSO AVAILABLE ENTIRELY IN SPANISH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lindsay Ford Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $94,250 |
Mike Gaughan Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Liz Meitl Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aude Negrete Banos Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Jones Board 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 | $858,423 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $858,423 |
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 | $858,423 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $104,359 |
Other salaries and wages | $62,179 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,470 |
Other employee benefits | $1,400 |
Payroll taxes | $13,348 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,400 |
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 | $53,496 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $37,436 |
Information technology | $24,724 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,637 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,551 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,894 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $315,894 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350,466 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $252,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,930 |
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 | $1,760 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $611,156 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,628 |
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 | $68,628 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $430,028 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $112,500 |
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 | $611,156 |