Register America
The organization is founded for social welfare purposes, including assisting with voter registration and advocating for policies which lead to increased voter registration in the united states.
Register America at a glance
In short: Register America gave $6.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6.6M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,590,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,590,000
- Median grant
- $6,590,000
- Total assets
- $1,700,996
- +163.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Register America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Voter Registration Project ($6.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $950K (2022) to $6.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voter Registration Project Washington, DC | General Support of VRP'S Operations, Programs and Activities | $6,590,000 |
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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 | $1,700,996 | $8,413,139 | $8,006,888 | $6,590,000 | 1 | $4,349 |
| 2023 | $645,002 | $200,481 | $792,641 | — | — | $481 |
| 2022 | $1,207,817 | $2,500,000 | $1,616,111 | $950,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $154,051 | $250,000 | $126,324 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $271,407 | — | $81,039 | — | — | — |
About Register America
Based on IRS filings
Register America is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6.6M. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Register America is led by Nellie Sires See Sch J., Executive Director & President on the 2024 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nellie Sires See Sch J.
Executive Director & President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyru Crymes
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desmond Serrette
Secretary
Secretary → Chair, 2022
Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Karpinski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Morales Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristal Knight See Sch J.
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Jean Zodda See Sch J.
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quentin Javon Mays See Sch J.
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jessica Floyd (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nellie Sires (2021–2023) — Executive Director & President
- Former: Dave Montez (2020–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Until June 2021
- Former: Peter Backof (2020–2021) — Interim Campaign Director
- Former: Betsy Lin (2020) — Campaign Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Register America
How much does Register America give each year?
Register America gave $6.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Register America?
Register America reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
Where does Register America operate?
Register America has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Register America's EIN?
Register America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2163801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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