Valid Vote Inc
The mission of the charity is to help state and local election offices, nonprofit organizations, and individual citizens analyze, update, and/or maintain state and local voter registration lists. The charity plans to accomplish this mission by providing funds for development of specially designed software, for licenses to use the software, and training for volunteers who will conduct the voter registration list analysis. This activity furthers the charitable purposes of lessening the burdens of government, promoting social welfare, and educating the public.
Valid Vote Inc at a glance
In short: Valid Vote Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $117,440
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Valid Vote Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Election Watch Inc ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $25K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Election Watch Inc New London, WI | To further investigate, expose, and take real actions to stop smurfing, mail-in ballots, electronic voting machines, and clean up dirty statewide voter rolls | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,440 | $630,528 | $608,478 | $15,000 | 1 | $153 |
| 2024 | $95,390 | $823,176 | $940,388 | — | — | $1,776 |
| 2023 | $212,602 | $454,508 | $253,033 | $25,000 | 2 | $1,196 |
| 2022 | — | $61,014 | $49,887 | — | — | — |
About Valid Vote Inc
Based on IRS filings
Valid Vote Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Augusta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $153.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valid Vote Inc is led by Graham Ellison, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Graham Ellison
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Norvell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Evans
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Valid Vote Inc
How much does Valid Vote Inc give each year?
Valid Vote Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Valid Vote Inc?
Valid Vote Inc reported $117K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $631K.
What is Valid Vote Inc?
Valid Vote Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Augusta, GA. It holds $117K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Valid Vote Inc operate?
Valid Vote Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Valid Vote Inc's EIN?
Valid Vote Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3506185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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