League of Women Voters of the United
Lwvus, a nonpartisan organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase the understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
League of Women Voters of the United at a glance
In short: League of Women Voters of the United gave $32K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,000
- -58.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $8,302,269
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who League of Women Voters of the United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was LWV of Illinois ($8K). Together the top 4 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How League of Women Voters of the United gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2025) to $289K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LWV of Illinois Chicago, IL | Election Services | $8,000 |
| LWV of New York Albany, NY | Election Services | $8,000 |
| LWV of Pennsylvania Wallingford, PA | Election Services | $8,000 |
| LWV of South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Election Services | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,302,269 | $8,396,437 | $8,753,727 | $32,000 | 4 | $129,073 |
| 2024 | $9,372,408 | $8,132,456 | $7,905,497 | $76,500 | 9 | $121,259 |
| 2023 | $9,444,105 | $7,125,744 | $9,131,039 | — | — | $135,028 |
| 2022 | $9,735,130 | $8,464,065 | $9,258,104 | $165,625 | 19 | $101,561 |
| 2021 | $10,182,785 | $9,170,081 | $6,985,668 | $288,675 | 25 | $320,228 |
| 2020 | $6,904,984 | $8,081,144 | $6,826,504 | $166,298 | 15 | $145,190 |
About League of Women Voters of the United
Based on IRS filings
League of Women Voters of the United is a public charity focused on Adults, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $129K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
League of Women Voters of the United is led by Kelly McFarland Stratman, Interim Co-Ceo to & Cos to since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 9 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly McFarland Stratman
Interim Co-Ceo to & Cos to
Chief of Staff → Cos & Interim Co-Ceo -, 2024
Cos & Interim Co-Ceo - → Interim Co-Ceo to & Cos to, 2025
On filings since 2023
17.5 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Alma Couverthie Interim
Co-Ceo-
New on the 2025 filing
14 hrs/week
$86K (2025)
Dianna Wynn
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Senecal
Senior Director & Mission Impact
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Kim Lan Grout
Senior Director & Advancement
New on the 2025 filing
8.8 hrs/week
$38K (2025)
Melissa Breach
Director
On filings since 2021
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Juday-Marshall
Director
On filings since 2023
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Adkison
Director
On filings since 2023
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vedna Heywood
Director
On filings since 2023
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Slaughter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jada Hunter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly A. Hamlin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Chavis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Courtney
Chief Communications Officer
Senior Director & Communications → Chief Communications Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
17.5 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $93K (2025)
Ellen Hobby
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
14 hrs/week
$48K (2022) → $88K (2025)
Celina Stewart
Chief Counsel -
Chief Counsel → Chief Counsel -, 2025
On filings since 2022
17.5 hrs/week
$74K (2022) → $132K (2025)
Adam Ambrogi
Chief of External Affairs
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
$40K (2024) → $40K (2025)
Irene C. Jenkins Sr Dir
Direct Mail & Digital
On filings since 2024
17.5 hrs/week
$81K (2024) → $82K (2025)
Leah Edwards
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sania Irwin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toni Monette
Secretary
On filings since 2023
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Deborah Turner (2020–2024) — President -
- Former: Allison Riggs (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Joan Hunault (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Virginia Kase Solomon (2021–2024) — CEO -
- Former: Ayo Atterberry (2023–2024) — Chief of Culture
- Former: Monica Skoko Rodriguez (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Alma Couverthie Chief Of (2024) — Program & Interim Co-Ceo -
- Former: Dianna Wynn Director (2024)
- Former: Sania Irwin Vice Pres (2024)
- Former: Cecilia Calvo (2022–2023) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Jessica Lowe-Minor (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jessica Rohloff (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Liz Bander (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Currence (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Toni Zimmer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly McFarland (2021–2022) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Lali Watt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jason Johnson (2020–2021) — Director of It
- Former: Tracy Spatz (2020–2021) — Senior Director of Finance
- Former: Anisa Tootla (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Catherine Cotten (2020) — Director
- Former: Catherine Kennedy (2020) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Chris Carson (2020) — Chair
- Former: Gayla McCluskey (2020) — Director
- Former: Julie Hussey (2020) — Director
- Former: Karen Nicholson (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Susan Carty (2020) — Director
- Former: Virginia Kase (2020) — Chief Executive Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $132K, to Celina Stewart (Chief Counsel - Until 08/24, CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about League of Women Voters of the United
How much does League of Women Voters of the United give each year?
League of Women Voters of the United gave $32K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $77K across 9 grants.
What is League of Women Voters of the United's typical grant size?
League of Women Voters of the United's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does League of Women Voters of the United give grants?
League of Women Voters of the United's top state is Illinois, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Pennsylvania (25%).
Does League of Women Voters of the United give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on League of Women Voters of the United's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Election Services" (4 grants).
How large is League of Women Voters of the United?
League of Women Voters of the United reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What is League of Women Voters of the United?
League of Women Voters of the United is a public charity focused on Adults, based in Washington, DC. It holds $8.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is League of Women Voters of the United's EIN?
League of Women Voters of the United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0115655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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