Chicago Votes is a non-partisan, non-profit organization building a more inclusive democracy by putting power in the hands of young Chicagoans. We're engaging and developing a new generation of leaders by opening the doors of government, through civic education, to young people from all corners of the city. We're creating a civic culture to make Chicago and Illinois a better place to be young, and in the process we're making democracy FUN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+143.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Chicago Votes
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Votes is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $155.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,288,004 | $528,867 | $795,486 |
| Revenue | $2,174,240 | $1,467,228 | $806,990 |
| Expenses | $1,460,661 | $1,685,664 | $1,577,163 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $155 | $220 | $109 |
| 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
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Southside Together ($10,000), Healthy Hood ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Together Chicago, IL | Educating, connecting and empowering voting-age residents in Chicago | $10,000 |
| Healthy Hood Chicago, IL | Educating, connecting and empowering voting-age residents in Chicago | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Williams | Director | 1 | — |
| Troy Alim | President | 1 | — |
| Anne OIson | Director | 1 | — |
| Zana Marino | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Evie Thompson | Director | 1 | — |
| Abby Pucker | Director | 1 | — |
| Rebecca Petzel | Director | 1 | — |
| Steven Valles | Executive Director | 40 | $179,950 |
| Jennifer Dean | Co-Executive Director | 40 | $155,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Votes?
Chicago Votes is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chicago Votes?
As of 2024, Chicago Votes holds $1.3M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Chicago Votes operate?
Chicago Votes has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Chicago Votes award?
In 2024, Chicago Votes awarded 2 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chicago Votes's EIN?
Chicago Votes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0545127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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