League of Women Voters Education Fund
The League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Established in 1957, it serves as the educational and fundraising arm of the League of Women Voters of the United States. The organization works to encourage active and informed participation of citizens in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues through voter registration, election information, candidate forums, and debates.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.3M
+11.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$534K
+85.8% YoY
Grant Count
27
+35.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+37.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The League of Women Voters Education Fund works to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues.
Vision: A democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
Core Values: The organization believes in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.
Primary Program Areas:
- Voter registration and election information services
- VOTE411.org, an election resource platform
- Candidate forums and debates
- Mission impact activities devoted to informing the public about voter registration and the importance of voting
- Communications and civic awareness initiatives
- Council and convention activities
Grantmaking
The organization has received philanthropic grants, including:
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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
Most Recent (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Revenue: $8,019,007
- Total Expenses: $9,809,446
- Total Assets: $13,325,557
- Total Liabilities: $4,140,000
Prior Year (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Revenue: $6,948,730
- Total Expenses: $7,420,782
- Total Assets: $12,005,150
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,325,557 | $12,005,150 | $12,664,352 |
| Revenue | $8,019,007 | $6,948,730 | $7,936,541 |
| Expenses | $9,809,446 | $7,420,782 | $6,853,451 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $273,654 | $235,514 | $147,997 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Dianna Wynn
- CEO: Celina Stewart
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANIA IRWIN VICE CHAIR | UNTIL 01/24, CHAIR | 7.5 | — |
| DEBORAH TURNER | CHAIR - UNTIL 01/24 | 7.5 | — |
| DIANNA WYNN DIRECTOR | UNTIL 01/24, VICE CHAIR | 7.5 | — |
| TONI MONETTE | SECRETARY | 7.5 | — |
| LEAH EDWARDS | TREASURER | 7.5 | — |
| TERESA ACUNA | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| TRACY ADKISON | DIRECTOR | 7.5 | — |
| ASHLEY ALLISON | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| MELISSA BREACH | DIRECTOR | 7.5 | — |
| KIMBERLEY FRASER | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| KIMBERLY HAMLIN | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| VEDNA HEYWOOD | DIRECTOR | 7.5 | — |
| JOAN HUNAULT | DIRECTOR | 7.5 | — |
| ALEXIS JUDAY-MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | 7.5 | — |
| ALLYSON KAPIN | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| ALLISON RIGGS | DIRECTOR | 7.5 | — |
| NAN SHUKER | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| MONICA SKOKO RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 7.5 | — |
| VIRGINIA KASE SOLOMON | CEO - UNTIL 02/24 | 20 | $166,316 |
| ELLEN HOBBY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 24 | $132,373 |
| KELLY MCFARLAND STRATMAN | COS, INTERIM CO-CEO - AS OF 02/24 | 20 | $106,766 |
| ALMA COUVERTHIE CHIEF OF | PROGR., INTERIM CO-CEO - AS OF 02/24 | 30 | $129,649 |
| ADAM ABROGI | CHIEF OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 32 | $160,186 |
| AYO ATTERBERRY | CHIEF OF CULTURE | 20 | $91,567 |
| CELINA STEWART | CHIEF COUNSEL | 20 | $93,179 |
| SARAH COURTNEY | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 20 | $90,497 |
| IRENE C JENKINS SR DIR | DIRECT MAIL AND DIGITAL | 20 | $81,482 |
Contact Information
Address: 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-429-1965
Website: lwv.org/content/league-women-voters-education-fund
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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