Center for Voter Information
To increase civic engagement among under-represented communities including unmarried women, people of color, and young people, as well as people who share the values of increasing the participation of such communities.
Center for Voter Information at a glance
In short: Center for Voter Information gave $5.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2.6M), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,275,000
- +35066.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,637,500
- +17483.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,637,500
- Total assets
- $7,765,944
- +187.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Voter Information funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Your Community Pac Inc ($4.9M). Together the top 2 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $5.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Your Community Pac Inc Wilmington, DE | Grant to Support Voter Education Program | $4,900,000 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation Washington, DC | Grant to support work encouraging underrepresented communities in civic engagement | $375,000 |
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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 | $7,765,944 | $37,443,456 | $33,525,508 | $5,275,000 | 2 | $143,191 |
| 2023 | $2,698,342 | $2,321,263 | $4,410,587 | $15,000 | 1 | $4,153 |
| 2022 | $5,354,851 | $19,244,877 | $18,461,738 | $1,328,750 | 2 | $433 |
| 2021 | $3,604,211 | $3,163,510 | $4,487,448 | — | — | $-12 |
| 2020 | $7,103,811 | $49,138,867 | $47,188,981 | $2,640,000 | 6 | $43,490 |
About Center for Voter Information
Based on IRS filings
Center for Voter Information is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5.3M. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Voter Information is led by Thomas Lopach, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 5 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Lopach
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
11 hrs/week
$91K (2023) → $97K (2024)
Gail Leftwich Kitch
Chair
Board Member, Secretary & Treasurer → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$30K (2024)
Lionel Dripps
Executive Vice President
Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
15.5 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $99K (2024)
Elbert Hairston
Vice President of Finance
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2022
CFO → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2021
3.1 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $17K (2024)
Karuna Koppula
Vice President of Administration
Vice President of Program Administrator → Vice President of Administration, 2024
On filings since 2022
22.8 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $122K (2024)
Ademola Oyefeso
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Board Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Board Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rivera
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Juneau
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Minsky Primus
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Nawar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Mohib
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Rob Von Behren (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Neff Lorenzini (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Juneau See Schedule O. (2021–2023) — Board Member & Consultant
- Former: Lisa Minsky-Primus (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gail Kitch See Schedule O. (2023) — Board Chair & Consultant
- Former: Lisalyn Jacobs (2020–2022) — Board Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tom Lopach (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Marissa McBride (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Jacques Page (2020) — Senior Director of Finance & Administrator
- Former: Jessica Barba-Brown (2020) — CEO
- Former: Page Gardner (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Ruth Ferguson (2020) — Treasurer
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Karuna Koppula (VP of Administration). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Voter Information
How much does Center for Voter Information give each year?
Center for Voter Information gave $5.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for Voter Information?
Center for Voter Information reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.4M.
What is Center for Voter Information?
Center for Voter Information is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $7.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Voter Information operate?
Center for Voter Information has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Montana, Texas.
What is Center for Voter Information's EIN?
Center for Voter Information's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0554750. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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