Ballot Initiative Strategy Center
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$60K
About Ballot Initiative Strategy Center
Based on IRS filings
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,964,648 | $5,834,049 | $2,570,957 |
| Revenue | $2,423,854 | $5,414,662 | $2,916,335 |
| Expenses | $2,170,834 | $2,411,982 | $2,120,169 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,091 | $3,954 | $342 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Collaborative ($100,000), Maine Voices Network ($20,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELENA NUNEZ | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ERIC MARSHALL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE ATKINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAKOTA HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA MARTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY PERSAUD-ZAMORA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS MELODY FIELDS FIGUEREDO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballot Initiative Strategy Center?
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ballot Initiative Strategy Center?
As of 2024, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center holds $6.0M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $120K in 2024.
Where does Ballot Initiative Strategy Center operate?
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center has awarded grants in Maine, Missouri.
What size grants does Ballot Initiative Strategy Center award?
In 2024, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center awarded 2 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ballot Initiative Strategy Center's EIN?
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3454684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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