Vote Mama Foundation Inc
Vote Mama Foundation is the leading source of research and analysis on the political participation of moms. We are normalizing moms running for office, breaking the barriers they face, and building a political system that is truly family-friendly.
Vote Mama Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vote Mama Foundation Inc gave $205K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $205K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $205,000
- +241.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $205,000
- +241.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $205,000
- Total assets
- $1,862,381
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vote Mama Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vote Mama Action Fund ($205K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Vote Mama Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 413% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $205K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vote Mama Action Fund Amityville, NY | General operating grant for the purpose of advancing the mission to break structural barriers for moms running for office and advance women-centered and family-friendly legislation. | $205,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,862,381 | $1,059,863 | $1,399,713 | $205,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $2,259,258 | $1,409,181 | $1,196,398 | $60,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,943,444 | $2,298,092 | $776,024 | $60,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $435,138 | $446,794 | $542,968 | $40,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $491,151 | $739,667 | $392,703 | — | — |
| 2020 | $112,702 | $313,142 | $259,833 | — | — |
About Vote Mama Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vote Mama Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Melville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $205K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vote Mama Foundation Inc is led by Liuba Grechen Shirley, Founder & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Liuba Grechen Shirley
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO → Founder & CEO See Sched, 2023
Founder & CEO See Sched → Founder & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $101K (2025)
Katie Bethell
Chair
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simone Greenbaum Gross
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Fonder Kaye
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Valenzuela
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Shimamura
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Epling -Skinner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlyn Stanberry
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Bernhard
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyndall Osibodu
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lanita King-Wood
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Gayatri Agnew (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Ellie Bertaini (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Patti Kenner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sanjyot Dunung (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Wendy Mackenzie (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Friedman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Mulhauser (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Heidi Sieck (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $101K, to Liuba Grechen Shirley (Founder and CEO (See Sch O)).
Frequently asked questions about Vote Mama Foundation Inc
How much does Vote Mama Foundation Inc give each year?
Vote Mama Foundation Inc gave $205K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
How large is Vote Mama Foundation Inc?
Vote Mama Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Vote Mama Foundation Inc?
Vote Mama Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Melville, NY. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Vote Mama Foundation Inc operate?
Vote Mama Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Vote Mama Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vote Mama Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2454432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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