Article IV is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization based in Arlington, Virginia, with a mailing address in Lubbock, Texas. Founded in 2021, the organization operates with a small team of 3 employees and focuses on advancing policies that promote freedom and opportunity for all Americans by promoting ideas that bring government closer to the people they serve.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
-87.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$69.5M
Grant Count
49
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Article IV advances policies that promote freedom and opportunity for all Americans by promoting ideas that make government closer to the people they serve.
The organization's primary focus is government and public administration reform. In 2022, Article IV expanded its core team of cross-partisan advisors to identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities for democracy reform. The organization continues to lay groundwork and provide support to catalyze reform campaigns aligned with its policy priorities.
Grantmaking
Article IV provides financial grants to state reform campaigns aligned with its policy priorities. In 2024, the organization made significant grants including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $52,513,355
- Total expenses: $77,365,136
- Total assets: $3,590,442
2022 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $10,889,809
- Expenses: $8,273,785
- Assets: $4,997,833
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,590,442 | $28,666,792 | $4,997,833 |
| Revenue | $52,513,355 | $35,817,208 | $10,889,809 |
| Expenses | $77,365,136 | $12,300,236 | $8,273,785 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,192,204 | $269,306 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vote Yes on 3 ($18,380,000), Montanans for Election Ref ($18,175,000), Citizens Not Politicians ($10,150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sightline Institute Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Joseph Rainey Center for P Washington, DC | General support | $343,000 |
| Common Cause Washington, DC | General support | $203,300 |
| Connecticut Voters First Stonington, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| ETERNAL VIGILANCE ACTION I Canton, GA | General support | $80,000 |
| FairVote Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | General support | $500,000 |
| FairVote Washington Bothell, WA | General support | $12,500 |
| Fix the System Wisconsin A Middleton, WI | General support | $100,000 |
| RCV Maryland Silver Spring, MD | General support | $55,000 |
| Virginia Voters Project db Chesterfield, VA | General support | $36,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George Wellde III is listed as the Principal Officer of Article IV.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE WELLDE III | President | 35 | $270,000 |
| EMILY HSIEH | COOCFO | 35 | $162,000 |
| KEVIN LO | Operations manager | 35 | $129,000 |
| SETH LONDON | Director | 1 | — |
| AWENATE COBINA | Director | 1 | — |
| SAM MAR | DirectorSecretary | 1 | — |
| NANCY RENNAKER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 5109 82nd Street, Unit 7, PMB 1111, Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: 202-430-6260
Website: www.articlefour.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Article IV fund?
**Mission:** Article IV advances policies that promote freedom and opportunity for all Americans by promoting ideas that make government closer to the people they serve. The organization's primary focus is government and public administration reform. In 2022, Article IV expanded its core team of cross-partisan advisors to identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities for democracy reform. The organization continues to lay groundwork and provide support to catalyze reform campaigns aligned with …
How do I apply for a grant from Article IV?
Article IV provides financial grants to state reform campaigns aligned with its policy priorities. In 2024, the organization made significant grants including: • Montanans for Election Reform Action Fund: $18,175,000 (General Support) • Citizens Not Politicians: $10,150,000 (General Support) • Alaskans for Better Elections: (amount listed in source but cut off) The organization's core team of cross-partisan advisors plays a crucial role in fostering collaborations with local stakeholders, advoc…
What size grants does Article IV award?
In 2024, Article IV awarded 49 grants totaling $69.5M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Article IV's EIN?
Article IV's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2820532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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