Pennsylvania Voice
Pennsylvania Voice is a Philadelphia-based public charity and nonpartisan statewide partnership of 50+ organizations. It works to build an inclusive, just, and reflective democracy in Pennsylvania by expanding civic participation, making voting easier, and supporting equitable representation in state government.
Pennsylvania Voice at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Voice gave $3.0M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,956,208
- +137.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,382
- +55.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,979
- Total assets
- $6,255,196
- +61.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (11 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pennsylvania Voice
- Contact
Mailing address: 915 Spring Garden Street 401, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (202) 834-2704
Website: https://pennsylvaniavoice.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pennsylvania Voice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Power Interfaith ($398K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 119 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pennsylvania Voice describes itself as a statewide partnership working across Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grantmaking was concentrated in Pennsylvania, which received 70% of grant dollars; recipients in New York, California, Maryland, and Illinois received the balance of the reported shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pennsylvania Voice open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 32 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $100K; repeat grants $88K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $75K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $630K (2019) to $3.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Power Interfaith Philadelphia, PA | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $398,031 |
| Onepa Activists United Philadelphia, PA | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $303,496 |
| Council on American Islam Relations Rennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $225,379 |
| Make the Road States Brooklyn, NY | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $201,228 |
| 1 Vote Counts Inc Harrisburg, PA | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $185,022 |
| Movement Strategy Center Oakland, CA | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $175,556 |
| CASA De Maryland Hyattsville, MD | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $146,267 |
| Center for Popular Democracy Brooklyn, NY | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $137,247 |
| Mother's of Incarcerated Sons Pittsburgh, PA | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $124,859 |
| African Communities Together Inc New York, NY | Public Education and Civic Engagement | $121,678 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,255,196 | $8,614,819 | $6,321,646 | $2,956,208 | 32 | — |
| 2023 | $3,874,241 | $3,788,540 | $4,359,737 | $1,245,597 | 21 | — |
| 2022 | $4,398,781 | $6,720,029 | $5,513,413 | $2,480,589 | 26 | — |
| 2021 | $3,140,883 | $3,984,614 | $2,693,072 | $995,197 | 14 | $502 |
| 2020 | $2,186,649 | $6,642,212 | $6,705,552 | $3,584,236 | 26 | — |
| 2019 | $1,890,113 | $3,143,618 | $1,619,296 | $629,660 | 10 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Pennsylvania Voice states that it works to increase participation in democracy through education and mobilization. Its website describes work in civic engagement, voting rights and election administration, reflective democracy, and capacity building.
The organization says its partners include base-building organizations, issue advocacy coalitions, good-government advocates, legal nonprofits, and direct-service providers. Its 2024 filing says it works with coalition members to develop a program plan and shares resources to help cover partners’ costs related to that collective plan.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. POWER Interfaith describes its work as organizing and empowering people in Pennsylvania. 1 Vote Counts says it empowers, educates, and engages people in electoral votes. 1Hood Media Academy says it builds liberated communities through art, education, and cultural organizing. African Communities Together describes its mission as empowering African immigrants to integrate socially, get ahead economically, and engage civically.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Pennsylvania Voice reported 32 grants totaling $2,956,208. Grant amounts ranged from $6,250 to $398,031, with a median of $65,978. The listed largest grants were:
The listed purposes for these largest grants were public education and civic engagement. Of 2024 grant dollars, 70% went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 16% to New York, 7% to California, 5% to Maryland, and 1% to Illinois.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abosede O Ogunmefun as executive director; Maria Gutierrez as senior director of programs; Shakeena N Walrond as deputy executive director of finance and operations; and Diana Robinson as interim chair. Board members listed are Dwaye Royster, Stacey Rabbino, Maegan Llerena, Shannon Williams, and Nirav Sanghai.
Pennsylvania Voice is led by Abosede O. Ogunmefun, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abosede O. Ogunmefun
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $199K (2024)
Diana Robinson
Interim Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Gutierrez
Snr. Director Programs
Board Member → Snr. Director Programs, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Shakeena N. Walrond
Deputy Executive Director of Finance & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Shannon Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maegan Llerena
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwaye Royster
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nirav Sanghai
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Rabbino
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Micah C. T. Sims (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jasmine Sessoms (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bishop Dwayne D. Royster (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Casey (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Jude-Laure Denis (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kati Sipp (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sundrop Carter (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Jacobs (2019) — Chair
- Former: Jasmine Sessions (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Regine Metellus (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Salewa Ogunmefun (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $199K, to Abosede O Ogunmefun (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Voice
How much does Pennsylvania Voice give each year?
Pennsylvania Voice gave $3.0M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 21 grants.
What is Pennsylvania Voice's typical grant size?
Pennsylvania Voice's median grant in 2024 was $65,979, and its average grant was $92,382, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pennsylvania Voice that year got $100K on average.
Where does Pennsylvania Voice give grants?
Pennsylvania Voice gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (11 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Harrisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Pennsylvania Voice give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Pennsylvania Voice's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Education and Civic Engagement" (32 grants).
Who are Pennsylvania Voice's largest grantees?
Pennsylvania Voice's largest 2024 grantees include Power Interfaith ($398,031), Onepa Activists United ($303,496) and Council on American Islam Relations Rennsylvania ($225,379), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pennsylvania Voice?
Pennsylvania Voice reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.6M.
What does Pennsylvania Voice fund?
Pennsylvania Voice states that it works to increase participation in democracy through education and mobilization. Its website describes work in civic engagement, voting rights and election administration, reflective democracy, and capacity building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pennsylvania Voice?
Pennsylvania Voice has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check pennsylvaniavoice.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pennsylvania Voice's EIN?
Pennsylvania Voice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1141448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Pennsylvania Voice funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pennsylvania-voice-morg_b1952b161d944b7cb5500ea870e10f73
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