Foundation for Independent Voter
To conduct independent research, conduct education and hold education meetings and conferences to educate and inform voters and public officials on critical issues and to grant scholarships to help accomplish this purpose.
Foundation for Independent Voter at a glance
In short: Foundation for Independent Voter gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $416,657
- +453.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Independent Voter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $31K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers San Diego, CA | Voter Education | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $416,657 | $597,167 | $255,795 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $75,285 | $220,545 | $226,287 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $81,027 | $229,672 | $410,730 | $31,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $262,085 | $242,295 | $147,923 | $5,250 | Total only |
| 2021 | $167,713 | $541,410 | $473,419 | $7,605 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Foundation for Independent Voter
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Independent Voter is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $417K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Independent Voter is led by Steve Peace, Chairman on every filing since 2021; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Peace
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laiza Negrete
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Munoz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Howle
CFO & Treasurer
Director → CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $62K (2025)
Beth Reno Herms
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$10K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dan Schnur (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Floyd Mori (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Regina Evans (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephen Walker (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $62K, to Dan Howle (CFO/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Independent Voter
How much does Foundation for Independent Voter give each year?
Foundation for Independent Voter gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation for Independent Voter?
Foundation for Independent Voter reported $417K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $597K.
What is Foundation for Independent Voter?
Foundation for Independent Voter is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $417K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Foundation for Independent Voter operate?
Foundation for Independent Voter has awarded grants in California.
What is Foundation for Independent Voter's EIN?
Foundation for Independent Voter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2992162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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