Pennsylvania Voice is a statewide, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2011 and tax-exempt since May 2016. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it operates as a civic engagement and social action organization focused on expanding democratic participation. The organization functions as a partnership of 50+ member organizations working collaboratively across race, class, and culture to strengthen Pennsylvania's civic infrastructure.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+61.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+137.3% YoY
Grant Count
32
+52.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$92K
+55.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Pennsylvania Voice works toward increasing overall participation in democracy through increased education and mobilization. The organization's core mission centers on building an inclusive, just, and reflective democracy in Pennsylvania by ensuring full participation across every election and building systems that support civic engagement.
The organization addresses systemic barriers to participation that disproportionately affect Black, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, and other communities of color—populations that represent Pennsylvania's fastest-growing demographic groups yet remain significantly underrepresented in local and state elected office. Pennsylvania Voice focuses on:
- Expanding civic participation and voter engagement
- Making voting easier and more accessible
- Securing equitable representation in state government
- Building power for communities of color
- Educating and mobilizing underrepresented communities
- Restoring confidence in government institutions
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pennsylvania Voice operates statewide throughout Pennsylvania, with headquarters in Philadelphia. The organization's work encompasses both urban and suburban communities, recognizing that demographic changes are occurring across every county in the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Revenue: $3.79 million
- Expenses: $4.36 million
- Total Assets: $3.87 million
- Total Liabilities: $197,000
Staffing: The organization employs 13 people.
Rating: Pennsylvania Voice holds a Four-Star rating with a 97% overall score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,255,196 | $3,874,241 | $4,398,781 |
| Revenue | $8,614,819 | $3,788,540 | $6,720,029 |
| Expenses | $6,321,646 | $4,359,737 | $5,513,413 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
119 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
Key staff members include:
- A Salewa O – Executive Director
- Denzel M – Civic Engagement Director
- Alvania Boone – Human Resources Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWAYE ROYSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACEY RABBINO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MAEGAN LLERENA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHANNON WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NIRAV SANGHAI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIANA ROBINSON | INTERIM CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ABOSEDE O OGUNMEFUN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $199,233 |
| MARIA GUTIERREZ | SNR. DIRECTOR PROGRAMS | 40 | $120,450 |
| SHAKEENA N WALROND | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $120,125 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Pennsylvania Voice has been recognized as a recipient of recent grant awards, including recognition in November 2025 grant announcements and participation in the Every Voice, Every Vote initiative, which expanded grant applications in 2024.
Awarded Grants | November 2025 - William Penn FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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