Promote the Vote Fund Inc
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.
Promote the Vote Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Promote the Vote Fund Inc gave $615K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $308K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $615,000
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $307,500
- +253.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $307,500
- Total assets
- $1,528,439
- +73.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Promote the Vote Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan Voice ($600K). Together the top 2 received $615K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 26 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $586K (2022) to $695K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $615K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Voice Detroit, MI | Program Support | $600,000 |
| Warriors on Wheels of Metropolitan Detroit Dearborn, MI | Program Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,528,439 | $4,562,694 | $3,842,234 | $615,000 | 2 | $24,310 |
| 2023 | $881,044 | $919,384 | $1,570,124 | $695,255 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | $1,447,124 | $2,822,113 | $1,581,339 | $586,314 | 16 | — |
| 2021 | $201,160 | $475,310 | $322,630 | — | — | — |
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.
Focus Areas
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
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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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