Equal Voice Education Network
Equal Voice Education Network seeks to educate the public about issues of importance to low-income and working families across the U.S., and to promote programs and policies that prioritize such issues.
Equal Voice Education Network at a glance
In short: Equal Voice Education Network gave $115K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $115K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $115,496
- -71.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $115,496
- -71.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $115,496
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Equal Voice Education Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Equal Voice Action ($115K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2020) to $400K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equal Voice Action Seattle, WA | To provide funding to enable low-income families to use their voices and grow their power to change policies that shape their lives. | $115,496 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $136,800 | $115,496 | 1 |
| 2019 | $1,087,940 | $403,027 | $400,000 | 1 |
About Equal Voice Education Network
Based on IRS filings
Equal Voice Education Network is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $115K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Equal Voice Education Network is led by Irene Schleicher, Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Irene Schleicher
Chair
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloris Estrella
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Bustos
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Stolz
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Equal Voice Education Network
How much does Equal Voice Education Network give each year?
Equal Voice Education Network gave $115K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $400K across 1 grant.
Where does Equal Voice Education Network operate?
Equal Voice Education Network has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Equal Voice Education Network's EIN?
Equal Voice Education Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5254790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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