State Voices is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, established in 2004. The organization operates as a network of permanent, nonpartisan, state-based coalitions dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions and expanding civic participation. State Voices functions as a convener and capacity-builder, bringing together grassroots organizations to coordinate efforts around civic engagement and voting rights.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.6M
-27.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.9M
+149.4% YoY
Grant Count
25
-32.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$274K
+269.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
State Voices works to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy by lifting the voices of the New American Majority—people of color, youth, and single women—and building the strength of their leaders and organizations. The organization believes an open and just society can only be achieved through long-term, concerted effort to bring historically marginalized communities to the center of public discourse and make underrepresented populations full participants in civic life.
State Voices advances its mission through three national programs:
- Civic Engagement: Voter registration and turnout, issue advocacy, and constituency engagement
- Civic Access: Voting rights and election administration
- Civic Representation: Census and redistricting
The organization operates with a racial equity lens and focuses exclusively on charitable, educational, and nonpartisan civic engagement activities.
Grantmaking
State Voices makes grants to support public education and nonpartisan civic engagement. Recent grants documented include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
State Voices operates in 24 states through its network of state-based coalitions. The organization brought together over 700 public charities across these states as of recent reporting.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenue: $19,026,699
- Total Expenses: $24,683,115
- Net Income: -$5,656,416
- Total Assets: $15,619,081
- Total Liabilities: $989,000
Staffing:
- 56 employees (as of 2024)
Financial Allocation (2024):
- Program Expenses: 90.2%
- Management and General: 4.1%
- Fundraising: 1.9%
The organization maintains a strong financial position with total assets of $15.6 million and demonstrates significant commitment to program spending relative to administrative costs.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,619,081 | $21,448,693 | $26,685,975 |
| Revenue | $19,026,699 | $15,502,498 | $19,829,453 |
| Expenses | $24,683,115 | $20,181,205 | $26,263,992 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $359,003 | $336,630 | $40,784 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include State Power Fund ($1,198,488), Neo Philanthropy Inc ($879,923), Pennsylvania Voice ($483,823).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA FORWARD MONTGOMERY, AL | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $206,100 |
| ALL VOTING IS LOCAL WASHINGTON, DC | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $18,160 |
| ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT PHOENIX, AZ | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $175,000 |
| BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA RALEIGH, NC | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $318,823 |
| CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY ALBUQUERQUE, NM | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $150,000 |
| KENTUCKY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE LEXINGTON, KY | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $211,100 |
| LATINO COMMUNITY FUND OF WASHINGTON STATE SEATTLE, WA | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $101,100 |
| MAINE PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER PORTLAND, ME | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $86,665 |
| MICHIGAN VOICES DETROIT, MI | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $474,323 |
| MINNESOTA VOICE SAINT PAUL, MN | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $95,766 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
State Voices maintains an entirely independent board with ten members, ensuring transparency and governance accountability. The organization has established robust financial oversight mechanisms, including an audit and oversight committee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLADYS WASHINGTON | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMAL WATKINS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TAMIEKA ATKINS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NICK ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAIFA BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETH HUANG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEJANDRA RUIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ORIANA SANDOVAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARUNDI WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERRENCE WOODBURY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEXIS ANDERSON-REED | PRESIDENT | 40 | $371,536 |
| WILLIAM SHIEBLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $290,745 |
| LARIENA MATTHEWS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $226,898 |
| MARISSA LIEBLING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $179,403 |
| PATRICIA PINCHINAT | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | 40 | $180,092 |
| GEORGE CHRISTIE | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PART | 40 | $151,406 |
| ANGELA TOMBAZZI | DIRECTOR OF DATA & TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $147,406 |
| ALISSA HASLAM | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS | 40 | $137,172 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does State Voices fund?
State Voices works to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy by lifting the voices of the New American Majority—people of color, youth, and single women—and building the strength of their leaders and organizations. The organization believes an open and just society can only be achieved through long-term, concerted effort to bring historically marginalized communities to the center of public discourse and make underrepresented populations full participants in civic lif…
How do I apply for a grant from State Voices?
State Voices makes grants to support public education and nonpartisan civic engagement. Recent grants documented include: | Grantee | Grant Amount | Year | |---------|-------------|------| | State Power Fund | $1,198,488 | 2024 | | NEO Philanthropy | $879,923 | 2024 | | Pennsylvania Voice | $483,823 | 2024 | The organization distributed at least $6,679,776 in grants across 24 grantees in 2024.
Where does State Voices make grants?
State Voices operates in 24 states through its network of state-based coalitions. The organization brought together over 700 public charities across these states as of recent reporting.
What size grants does State Voices award?
In 2024, State Voices awarded 25 grants totaling $6.9M — an average of about $274K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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