The Voter Participation Center
TO INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG UNDER-REPRESENTED COMMUNITIES INCLUDING UNMARRIED WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.5M
-31.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.5M
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$4.2M
About The Voter Participation Center
Based on IRS filings
The Voter Participation Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12.5M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,534,865 | $28,363,585 | $18,954,464 |
| Revenue | $57,968,925 | $22,716,299 | $37,381,213 |
| Expenses | $66,459,868 | $13,100,870 | $35,070,350 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,654,182 | $97,909 | $28,856 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Counteract Foundation ($5,000,000), Democracy Matters Foundation ($5,000,000), Center for Voter Information ($2,500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTERACT FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK COUNTERING MISNIFORMATION | $5,000,000 |
| DEMOCRACY MATTERS FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK ENCOURAGING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $5,000,000 |
| CENTER FOR VOTER INFORMATION WASHINGTON, DC | GRANT TO SUPPORT VOTER TURNOUT PROGRAM | $2,500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE JUNEAU SEE SCHEDULE O | CHAIR | 1 | $30,000 |
| JILL ALPER | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATINA BANKS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DIANA WALSH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| GAIL KITCH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DAMARA CATLETT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SUSIE HWANG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SUSAN STUTZMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| GIBBY WAITZKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS LOPACH | PRESIDENT & CEO | 29 | $257,174 |
| KATHARINE WERNER | VP OF DIGITAL PROGRAMMING | 37.42 | $201,126 |
| ELBERT HAIRSTON | VP OF FINANCE | 36.92 | $198,413 |
| CARYN PAVLAK | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 33.48 | $179,960 |
| NANCY LEEDS | VP OF MAIL PROGRAMMING | 30.13 | $161,937 |
| LIONEL DRIPPS | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 24.49 | $155,665 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Voter Participation Center?
The Voter Participation Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $19.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Voter Participation Center?
As of 2024, The Voter Participation Center holds $19.5M in total assets with $58.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $12.5M in 2024.
Where does The Voter Participation Center operate?
The Voter Participation Center has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does The Voter Participation Center award?
In 2024, The Voter Participation Center awarded 3 grants totaling $12.5M — an average of about $4.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Voter Participation Center's EIN?
The Voter Participation Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0889748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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