States United Action
States United Action is a nonpartisan section 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization with a mission to protect our elections and our democracy. States United Action advances election protection, holds democracy violators accountable, prevents political violence and advances truth about elections through research, data and communications.
States United Action at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,007,392
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,112,056
- +36.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $67,056
- +148.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,804,475
- +45.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who States United Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $706K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bipartisan Policy Center Washington, DC | Conference | $7,500 |
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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 | $4,007,392 | $5,112,056 | $4,804,475 | — | — | $67,056 |
| 2023 | $3,161,846 | $3,742,356 | $3,297,471 | $7,500 | 1 | $26,956 |
| 2022 | $2,718,207 | $1,175,000 | $4,012,847 | $706,085 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $5,175,884 | $6,411,561 | $1,393,868 | — | — | — |
About States United Action
Based on IRS filings
States United Action is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
States United Action is led by Joanna Lydgate, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanna Lydgate
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$313K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Christine Todd Whitman
Chair
Co-Chair → Director & Co-Chair, 2022
Director & Co-Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Sun
Senior Vice President & Legal
Legal Director → Senior Vice President & Legal, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$151K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Elizabeth Ulmer
Senior Vice President & Communications
Communications Director → Senior Vice President & Communications, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$161K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jenn Fogel-Bublick
Chief Operating Officer
COO, Secretary & Treasurer → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$247K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Ranjana Natarajan
Chief Program Officer
Senior Counsel → Chief Program Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$232K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Thania Sanchez
Senior Vice President Research & Analytics
Research Director → Senior Vice President Research & Analytics, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$198K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Gillian Feiner
Senior Counsel
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$211K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Norm Eisen
Board Member
Co-Chair → Director & Co-Chair, 2022
Director & Co-Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Ludaway
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simone Coxe
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Bullock
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Erika Soto Lamb (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dax Goldstein (2023) — Senior Counsel
- Former: Norm Ornstein (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Katherine Reisner (2021–2022) — Senior Counsel
- Former: Norman Ornstein (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Austin Evers (2021) — Director
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $382K, to Joanna Lydgate (Director & President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about States United Action
How large is States United Action?
States United Action reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is States United Action?
States United Action is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does States United Action operate?
States United Action has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is States United Action's EIN?
States United Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1686219. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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