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Promote the Vote Fund Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lansing, MI EIN: 85-4202848 Website

Promote the Vote Fund will conduct research and educate the public on issues related to expanding the electorate, voting rights, redistricting reform, election protection in Michigan, and advocating on behalf of those issues to the extent that no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, except as is otherwise provided by section 501(h) of the internal revenue code.

Key facts about Promote the Vote Fund Inc

In short: Promote the Vote Fund Inc gave $615K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $308K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
85-4202848
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$615,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$307,500
Median grant
$307,500
Total assets
$1,528,439
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

+73.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$615K

-11.5% YoY

Grant Count

2

-75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$308K

+253.8% YoY

About Promote the Vote Fund Inc

Based on IRS filings

Promote the Vote Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $615K. Net investment income was $24K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

DetroitLansingDearbornGrand RapidsHamtramckHarbor SpringsAustinBaltimoreEast LansingFlintKalamazooLakelandSan FranciscoWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants2021 16 grants2022 8 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $586K (2022) to $695K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $615K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Michigan Voice: $600KMichigan Voice$600KWarriors on Wheels of Metropolitan Detroit: $15KWarriors on Wheels ofMetropolitan Detroit$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan Voice ($600K). Together the top 2 received $615K.

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

18<$50K4$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 26 (69%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Michigan Voice Detroit, MIProgram Support$600,000
Warriors on Wheels of Metropolitan Detroit Dearborn, MIProgram Support$15,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,528,439$881,044$1,447,124
Revenue$4,562,694$919,384$2,822,113
Expenses$3,842,234$1,570,124$1,581,339
Net Investment Income$24,310——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Promote the Vote Fund Inc is led by Khalilah Spencer, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Khalilah Spencer

    President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Micheal Davis

    Executive Di

    On filings since 2021

    30 hrs/week

    $89K (2022) → $119K (2024)

  • Branden Snyder

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Gamboa

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Hecker

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gilda Jacobs

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Karandjeff

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Meredith Kennedy

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Schuh

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebeka Islam

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rima Meroueh

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dessa Cosma

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Monique Stanton

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yvonne White

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathi Harris

    Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Merissa Kovach

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paula Bowman

    Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Christina Schlitt (2021–2023) — Member
  • Former: Erica Peresman (2021–2023) — Member
  • Former: Shelli Weisberg (2021–2023) — Member
  • Former: Chui Karega (2021) — Member
  • Former: John Johnson (2021) — Member
  • Former: Sue Smith (2021) — Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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

Micheal Davis — Executive Di: $119KMicheal DavisExecutive Di$119K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $119K, to Micheal Davis (Executive Di).

Frequently asked questions about Promote the Vote Fund Inc

How much does Promote the Vote Fund Inc give each year?

Promote the Vote Fund Inc gave $615K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $695K across 8 grants.

How large is Promote the Vote Fund Inc?

Promote the Vote Fund Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.

What is Promote the Vote Fund Inc?

Promote the Vote Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Lansing, MI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Promote the Vote Fund Inc operate?

Promote the Vote Fund Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Michigan.

What is Promote the Vote Fund Inc's EIN?

Promote the Vote Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4202848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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