Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement coordinates and supports grassroots movements in building organizing people power and shaping the political conditions that lead to an equitable and thriving commonwealth for all kentuckians.
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement at a glance
In short: Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement gave $131K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,175
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $26,235
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $744,482
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kentucky Civic Engagement Table Inc ($75K). Together the top 5 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 25 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023, 18 months) to $231K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $131K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Civic Engagement Table Inc Louisville, KY | General Capacity Grant | $75,000 |
| Kentucky Future Project Action Fund Louisville, KY | Support Direct Voter Contact | $21,675 |
| Hood to the Holler Louisville, KY | Support Direct Voter Contact Program | $17,500 |
| Revolution KY Pleasureville, KY | Support Direct Voter Contact Program | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates Seattle, WA | Support Direct Voter Contact Program | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $744,482 | $1,030,736 | $867,013 | $131,175 | 5 |
| 2023* | $539,254 | $1,014,654 | $887,614 | $64,500 | 4 |
| 2022 | $441,147 | $671,894 | $419,778 | $67,900 | 7 |
| 2021 | $189,031 | $407,417 | $443,304 | $231,050 | 9 |
| 2020 | $224,918 | $274,340 | $49,422 | — | — |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement
Based on IRS filings
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $744K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $131K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement is led by Alicia Hurle, Co-Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alicia Hurle
Co-Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
Executive Di → Co-Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
7.6 hrs/week
$36K (2022) → $127K (2024)
Tamarra Wieder
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Brannon
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Fugate
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Compton
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
T. Gonzales
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Fisher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aja Holston Barber
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
11.4 hrs/week
$75K (2024)
Alex Flood
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Bissmeyer
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Burke
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jennifer Miller (2023) — Member
- Former: Kathryn Burke (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Pamela Dossett (2023) — Member
- Former: Brent McKim (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Clark Williams (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Jaria Gordon (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sharon Fleck (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Anthony Everett (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Missy Spears (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Olivia Pfeffenberger (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Sellus Wilder (2021) — Co-Director
- Former: Trent Garrison (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $127K, to Alicia Hurle (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement
How much does Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement give each year?
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement gave $131K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $65K across 4 grants. The 2023 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement's typical grant size?
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $26,235, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement give grants?
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement gives mostly in Kentucky: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (3 grants).
Does Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Support Direct Voter Contact Program" (3 grants).
Who are Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement's largest grantees?
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement's largest 2024 grantees include Kentucky Civic Engagement Table Inc ($75,000), Kentucky Future Project Action Fund ($21,675) and Hood to the Holler ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement?
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement reported $744K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement?
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $744K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement's EIN?
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2758628. 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 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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