The Voter Project Fund
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The Voter Project Fund at a glance
In short: The Voter Project Fund gave $541K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $540,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $33,781
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $150,995
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Voter Project Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pa Alliance Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 17 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
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 $541K (2024) to $875K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $541K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pa Alliance Foundation Philadelphia, PA | The Philly Download's Digital Programming | $200,000 |
| Promote the Vote Philadelphia, PA | Direct Voter Contact Program | $60,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Philadelphia, PA | Polls 2024 Project | $57,500 |
| Mantua Cares Association Philadelphia, PA | Early VBM in Person Activation in Philadelphia | $40,000 |
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers Inc Philadelphia, PA | Early VBM in Person Activation in Philadelphia | $38,000 |
| Dominican Grocers Association Nonprofit Philadelphia, PA | Early VBM in Person Activation in Philadelphia | $20,000 |
| New Voters Org Berwyn, PA | Early VBM in Person Activation in Philadelphia | $20,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism New York, NY | General Operating and Program Purposes | $20,000 |
| Project 26 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Youth Voting Program | $15,000 |
| Trash 2 Treasure Inc Philadelphia, PA | Early VBM in Person Activation in Philadelphia | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,995 | $17,039,959 | $17,078,364 | $540,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $189,400 | $1,619,044 | $1,496,369 | — | — |
| 2022 | $70,325 | $3,149,968 | $3,081,446 | $875,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | — | $120,000 | $121,797 | — | — |
About The Voter Project Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Voter Project Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $541K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Voter Project Fund is led by Jessica Walls-Lavelle, Chair on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Walls-Lavelle
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$44K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Abass Kamara
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Gehler
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Jessica Walls-Lavelle (Chair).
Frequently asked questions about The Voter Project Fund
How much does The Voter Project Fund give each year?
The Voter Project Fund gave $541K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Voter Project Fund's typical grant size?
The Voter Project Fund's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $33,781, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Voter Project Fund give grants?
The Voter Project Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants).
Does The Voter Project Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Voter Project Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Early VBM in Person Activation in Philadelphia" (11 grants).
Who are The Voter Project Fund's largest grantees?
The Voter Project Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Pa Alliance Foundation ($200,000), Promote the Vote ($60,000) and Philadelphia Mural Arts ($57,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Voter Project Fund?
The Voter Project Fund reported $151K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.0M.
What is The Voter Project Fund?
The Voter Project Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $151K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Voter Project Fund's EIN?
The Voter Project Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3082391. 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 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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