Fairvote Action
FAIRVOTE ACTION CAMPAIGNS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS FOR ALL. WE WIN VOTING REFORMS THAT MAKE DEMOCRACY MORE FUNCTIONAL AND REPRESENTATIVE FOR EVERY AMERICAN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$583K
+42.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$440K
+353.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+159.2% YoY
About Fairvote Action
Based on IRS filings
Fairvote Action is a nonprofit organization, based in SILVER SPRING, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $583K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $440K. Net investment income was $1K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $583,420 | $409,896 | $840,971 |
| Revenue | $1,795,956 | $1,130,903 | $1,729,659 |
| Expenses | $1,595,690 | $1,498,367 | $1,852,519 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,157 | $3,108 | — |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Make All Votes Count Dc ($285,000), California Rcv Institute Inc ($50,000), Preferential Primaries Action ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA RCV INSTITUTE INC LAGUNA NIGUAL, CA | EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $50,000 |
| FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA SAINT PAUL, MN | EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $25,000 |
| IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY DES MOINES, IA | EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $25,000 |
| MAKE ALL VOTES COUNT DC WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $285,000 |
| MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE KANSAS CITY, MO | EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $10,000 |
| PREFERENTIAL PRIMARIES ACTION RICHMOND, VA | EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $35,000 |
| YES ON 117 PORTLAND, OR | EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM WATHEN | CHAIR AND TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| ANDREW YANG | VICE CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| MARK DE LA IGLESIA | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| DR DANIELLE ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STAN LOCKHART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEREDITH SUMPTER | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 5 | — |
| BINMIAO GUO | FINANCE MANAGER | 5 | — |
| LAN NGUYEN | FORMER COO AND INTERIM CEO | 5 | — |
| MARGARET LAWLOR | FORMER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 5 | — |
| ASHLEY HOUGHTON | VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY & PROGRAM | 5 | — |
| BRIAN CANNON | DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY | 5 | — |
| SUVARNA HULAWALE | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & LEARNING | 5 | — |
| DAVID DALEY | SENIOR FELLOW | 5 | — |
| SHILANDA BECNEL | DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE CULTURE | 5 | — |
| DEBORAH OTIS | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND POLICY | 5 | — |
| ROBERT RICHIE | SENIOR ADVISOR | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM MANTELL | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 5 | — |
| MARISSA MILLER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 5 | — |
| RYAN SUTO | SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Fairvote Action?
As of 2024, Fairvote Action holds $583K in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $440K in 2024.
Where does Fairvote Action operate?
Fairvote Action has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does Fairvote Action award?
In 2024, Fairvote Action awarded 7 grants totaling $440K — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fairvote Action's EIN?
Fairvote Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3650370. 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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