The Voter Project
The Voter Project is a non-partisan, non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its stated purpose is to help ensure that Pennsylvania voters can cast ballots safely, securely, and conveniently. Its 2024 filing describes voter education, vote-by-mail recruitment, election security, and youth education programs.
The Voter Project at a glance
In short: The Voter Project gave $2.9M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $121K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,902,898
- +591.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +2300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,954
- -71.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $68,750
- Total assets
- $504,242
- +34.4% 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.
How to apply to The Voter Project
- Contact
Mailing address: 1735 Market Street Suite 125-240, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (267) 935-4080
Website: https://thevoterproject.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Voter Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black Leadership Pennsylvania ($1.4M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 17 grants of 47 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission and program descriptions concern Pennsylvania voters. In 2024, 96% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 2% to California, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Voter Project gives
- Giving grew 1559% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2021) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Leadership Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $633,595 |
| Black Leadership Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $366,405 |
| Black Leadership Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $350,000 |
| PA Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| PA Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Keystone Democracy Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $160,000 |
| Keystone Democracy Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $120,000 |
| PA Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| PA Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Promote the Vote Philadelphia, PA | To support Grantee's Vote by Mail program. | $75,148 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing reports program service expenses of $1,084,375 for Vote by Mail, $1,625,159 for Voter Education, $34,800 for the Secure Election Task Force, $51,856 for Youth Engagement, and $7,000 for Program Consulting Services.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $504,242 | $6,221,070 | $6,091,953 | $2,902,898 | 24 |
| 2023 | $375,125 | $1,816,915 | $1,530,438 | $420,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $88,648 | $7,418,798 | $7,685,609 | $763,093 | 13 |
| 2021 | $359,004 | $1,164,196 | $1,234,464 | $175,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | $459,227 | $16,295,210 | $15,869,483 | $1,632,000 | 5 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to ensure all Pennsylvania voters can cast a ballot in a safe, secure, and convenient way. Its 2024 filing describes voter education; a vote-by-mail recruitment program focused on BIPOC, historically disadvantaged, and low-propensity voters; work to combat voter disenfranchisement and intimidation; research to inform its programs; and youth education about registration, election procedures, and civic engagement.
The 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions concern democracy reform, election administration, and social justice. PA Alliance Action says it advocates for state-level democracy reform and supports historically marginalized and underserved communities. Keystone Democracy says it works to advance pro-democracy policies and remove barriers to voting. Organize Pennsylvania says it campaigns for good jobs, strong communities, corporate accountability, and social justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, The Voter Project reported 24 grants totaling $2,902,898. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $633,595, with a median of $68,750.
Among the largest reported awards were $633,595, $366,405, and $350,000 to Black Leadership Pennsylvania; $200,000 and $100,000 awards to PA Alliance Action; $160,000, $120,000, and $70,000 awards to Keystone Democracy; $75,148 to Promote the Vote for its vote-by-mail program; and $75,000 to Organize Pennsylvania. The filing lists the other purposes as general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin Mack as Board Director/President, Gwen Camp as Board Secretary, and Olivia Scanlon as Board Treasurer. The filing also states that Kevin Mack was Chairman of the Board and Senior Advisor and a minority owner of Deliver Strategies for part of 2024. Deliver Strategies provided direct mail services to The Voter Project that year, with reported spending of $823,516.13. The filing describes the vendor relationship as arms-length.
The Voter Project is led by Kevin Mack, Board Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Mack
Board Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Camp
Board Secretary
Board Director → Board Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Scanlon
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Hurst (2020–2022) — Board Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Voter Project
How much does The Voter Project give each year?
The Voter Project gave $2.9M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $420K across 1 grant.
What is The Voter Project's typical grant size?
The Voter Project's median grant in 2024 was $68,750, and its average grant was $120,954, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Voter Project give grants?
The Voter Project 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 (20 grants).
Does The Voter Project give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Voter Project's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "To support Grantee's Vote by Mail program." (3 grants).
Who are The Voter Project's largest grantees?
The Voter Project's largest 2024 grantees include Black Leadership Pennsylvania ($1,350,000 across 3 grants), PA Alliance Action ($600,000 across 4 grants) and Keystone Democracy ($510,000 across 7 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Voter Project?
The Voter Project reported $504K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.
What does The Voter Project fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to ensure all Pennsylvania voters can cast a ballot in a safe, secure, and convenient way. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Voter Project?
The Voter Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thevoterproject.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Voter Project's EIN?
The Voter Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0556933. 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 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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