State Voices
State Voices is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2004. It brings public charities together for collaboration in nonpartisan work and supports a network of state-based affiliates, advocates, and organizers working toward a healthy multiracial democracy.
State Voices at a glance
In short: State Voices gave $6.9M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $274K), top state Ohio. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,861,096
- +149.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $274,444
- +269.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $181,320
- Total assets
- $15,619,081
- -27.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (23% 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 State Voices
- Contact
Mailing address: 1616 P Street Nw No 220, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 888-0600
Website: https://statevoices.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who State Voices funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was State Power Fund ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 222 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
State Voices says it brought together more than 700 public charities in 24 states. Its 2024 grants included recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Ohio (23%), New York (13%), Pennsylvania (7%), Michigan (7%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is State Voices open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $94K; repeat grants $331K. How we count
Medians: $101K first-time, $219K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2023) to $11.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $6.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Power Fund Youngstown, OH | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $1,198,488 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $879,923 |
| Pennsylvania Voice Philadelphia, PA | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $483,823 |
| Michigan Voices Detroit, MI | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $474,323 |
| Progeorgia State Table Inc Atlanta, GA | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $390,245 |
| Ohio Voice Athens, OH | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $373,095 |
| Tides Center San Francisco, CA | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $341,100 |
| Blueprint North Carolina Raleigh, NC | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $318,823 |
| Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Collaborative Kansas City, MO | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $301,765 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Lincoln, NE | Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement | $219,235 |
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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 | $15,619,081 | $19,026,699 | $24,683,115 | $6,861,096 | 25 | $359,003 |
| 2023 | $21,448,693 | $15,502,498 | $20,181,205 | $2,751,154 | 37 | $336,630 |
| 2022 | $26,685,975 | $19,829,453 | $26,263,992 | $8,567,261 | 55 | $40,784 |
| 2021 | $32,318,312 | $24,090,383 | $22,129,555 | $10,206,794 | 25 | $17,712 |
| 2020 | $31,019,056 | $52,902,070 | $33,007,844 | $11,131,034 | 80 | $12,042 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
State Voices’ stated mission is to use data and technology, people-powered nonpartisan campaigns, and leadership building to collectively build a multiracial democracy that allows everyone to thrive and live in their full dignity. Its website describes focus areas including integrated civic engagement, civic technology and innovation, moving money to communities, and building leadership and capacity.
State Voices says it convenes public charities to encourage collaboration in their nonpartisan work. In 2024, its listed grants were for “public education and nonpartisan civic engagement.” The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Pennsylvania Voice says it works to increase participation in democracy through education and mobilization; Michigan Voices says it builds civic engagement capacity in progressive nonprofits led by and engaging people of color; and Ohio Voice says it supports year-round civic engagement by nonpartisan nonprofits working with underrepresented communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, State Voices reported 25 grants totaling $6,861,096. Grant amounts ranged from $18,160 to $1,198,488, with a median of $181,320.
The largest reported grants included $1,198,488 to State Power Fund, $879,923 to NEO Philanthropy Inc., $483,823 to Pennsylvania Voice, $474,323 to Michigan Voices, and $390,245 to ProGeorgia State Table Inc. Each was listed for public education and nonpartisan civic engagement.
State Voices describes its grantmaking as supporting State Tables’ capacity and sustained growth. It reports that in 2021 it provided more than $3 million for general operating and core support staff, an additional $1 million for data staff and data and technology needs, and $800,000 for state-specific work on redistricting, election protection, and voting rights. It also describes providing multi-year capacity funding, coaching, training, and technical assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gladys Washington as board chair; Jamal Watkins as treasurer; and Tamieka Atkins as secretary. It lists Nick Allen, Taifa Butler, Beth Huang, Alejandra Ruiz, Oriana Sandoval, Karundi Williams, and Terrence Woodbury as board members.
State Voices identifies Alexis Anderson-Reed as its president. The organization says she joined as executive director in 2018.
State Voices is led by Alexis Anderson-Reed, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexis Anderson-Reed
President
CEO → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$330K (2020) → $372K (2024)
William Shiebler
Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer → Deputy Executive Director, 2023
Deputy Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$213K (2022) → $291K (2024)
Gladys Washington
Board Chair
Board Member → Board President, 2021
Board President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Marie Tombazzi
Director of Data & Technology
Director of Data & Technology → Director of Data & Technol, 2022
Director of Data & Technol → Director of Data & Technology, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $147K (2024)
George Christie
Director of Strategic Part
Director of Strategic Part → Director of Strategic Partnerships, 2023
Director of Strategic Partnerships → Director of Strategic Part, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$128K (2021) → $151K (2024)
Alissa Haslam
Director of Special Projects
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$137K (2024)
Marissa Liebling
Chief Program Officer
Director of Policy → Chief Program Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $179K (2024)
Lariena Matthews
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$196K (2021) → $227K (2024)
Patricia Pinchinat
Chief Talent Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $180K (2024)
Alejandra Ruiz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Huang
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamal Watkins
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karundi Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oriana Sandoval
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamieka Atkins
Secretary
Secretary & Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taifa Butler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Allen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Woodbury
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Erin Dale Byrd (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sue Van (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kristin White (2022–2023) — Director of Development
- Former: Perry Rosenstein (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sophia Giddens (2020–2021) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Jordan Deloach (2021) — Director of Communications
- Former: Cara Romanik (2020) — Deputy Director & Civic Engagement
- Former: Daaiyah Bilal-Threats (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Miles Rapoport (2020) — President
- Former: Scott Anderson (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Stephen Montoya (2020) — Senior Director & State Capacity Bldg
- Former: Tamikea Atkins (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Tyler Nickerson (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $372K, to Alexis Anderson-Reed (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about State Voices
How much does State Voices give each year?
State Voices gave $6.9M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 37 grants.
What is State Voices's typical grant size?
State Voices's median grant in 2024 was $181,320, and its average grant was $274,444, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from State Voices that year got $94K on average.
Where does State Voices give grants?
State Voices's top state is Ohio, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does State Voices give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on State Voices's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Education and Nonpartisan Civic Engagement" (25 grants).
Who are State Voices's largest grantees?
State Voices's largest 2024 grantees include State Power Fund ($1,198,488), Neo Philanthropy Inc ($879,923) and Pennsylvania Voice ($483,823), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is State Voices?
State Voices reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.0M.
What does State Voices fund?
State Voices’ stated mission is to use data and technology, people-powered nonpartisan campaigns, and leadership building to collectively build a multiracial democracy that allows everyone to thrive and live in their full dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from State Voices?
State Voices has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check statevoices.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is State Voices's EIN?
State Voices's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1115618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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