Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation (bisc foundation) strengthens democracy by conducting research to better understand public attitudes toward issues and the role ballot measures play in our democracy.
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation at a glance
In short: Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation gave $120K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $5,964,648
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Collaborative ($100K). Together the top 2 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $420K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Collaborative St. Louis, MO | Grant for Bolstering Infrastructure | $100,000 |
| Maine Voices Network Portland, ME | To Advance Issue Research | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,964,648 | $2,423,854 | $2,170,834 | $120,000 | 2 | $7,091 |
| 2023 | $5,834,049 | $5,414,662 | $2,411,982 | $420,000 | 6 | $3,954 |
| 2022 | $2,570,957 | $2,916,335 | $2,120,169 | $60,000 | 2 | $342 |
| 2021 | $1,667,752 | $2,201,310 | $1,344,164 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $840,449 | $1,383,246 | $1,108,956 | — | — | $-1,237 |
About Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation is led by Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Elena Nunez
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Marta
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Atkinson
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Persaud-Zamora
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dakota Hall
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Marshall
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jennifer Epps-Addison (2020–2023) — Director-
- Former: Rodney McKenzie (2020–2023) — Secretary-
- Former: Victoria Kirby York (2020–2023) — Director-
- Former: Donald Cohen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tomas Robles (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Zamora (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Amy Mello (2020) — Director -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $94K, to Chris Melody Fields Figueredo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation
How much does Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation give each year?
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation gave $120K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $420K across 6 grants.
How large is Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation?
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation?
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation operate?
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio.
What is Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation's EIN?
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3454684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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