FAIR ELECTIONS CENTER (FEC) IS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN VOTING RIGHTS AND ELECTION REFORM ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE OF OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH INNOVATIVE EFFORTS FOCUSED ON VOTING RIGHTS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE CENTER WORKS TO IMPROVE ELECTION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE CENTER WORKS TO IMPROVE ELECTION ADMINISTRATION THROUGH LEGISLATIVE, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM; TO PROTECT ACCESS TO THE BALLOT THROUGH LITIGATION; AND TO PROVIDE ELECTION LAW EXPERTISE, VOTER INFORMATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO VOTER MOBILIZATION ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
+36.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$16K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$8K
About Fair Elections Center
Based on IRS filings
Fair Elections Center is a nonprofit organization 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 $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $82K.
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 | $5,195,890 | $3,801,742 | $5,578,993 |
| Revenue | $9,294,477 | $3,278,936 | $7,525,274 |
| Expenses | $8,038,833 | $5,411,302 | $5,823,750 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $81,728 | $26,699 | $36,762 |
| 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
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include North Carolina Black Alliance ($10,000), Morehouse College ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Black Alliance Raleigh, NC | Sponsorship of HBCU Think Tank | $10,000 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | HBCU Award | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BRANDON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $269,918 |
| REBEKAH CARUTHERS | VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $195,203 |
| MICHELLE KANTER-COHEN | SR COUNSEL | 40 | $134,877 |
| JONATHAN SHERMAN | SR COUNSEL | 40 | $133,178 |
| MICHAEL BURNS | CVP NAT'L DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,794 |
| RAQEEBA MILNER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HR | 40 | $110,700 |
| DAVID FINEMAN | BOARD CHAIR, SECRETARY, EXEC C | 2 | — |
| LAVITA MCMATH TURNER | BOARD V-CHAIR, EXEC COMM | 2 | — |
| TOBY CHAUDHURI | BOARD TREASURER, EXEC COMM | 2 | — |
| GAIL SIEGEL | BOARD MEMBER, EXEC COMM | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE BISHOP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOI CHANEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLARISSA MARTINEZ-DE-CASTRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAM HIRSCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MAYA PATEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER MORRELL | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. FEB 2024) | 1 | — |
| REBECCA GREEN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU. FEB 2024) | 1 | — |
| Lynette Quintero | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Elections Center?
Fair Elections Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fair Elections Center?
As of 2024, Fair Elections Center holds $5.2M in total assets with $9.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $16K in 2024.
Where does Fair Elections Center operate?
Fair Elections Center has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Fair Elections Center award?
In 2024, Fair Elections Center awarded 2 grants totaling $16K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fair Elections Center's EIN?
Fair Elections Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5447067. 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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