Voter Registration Project
Voter Registration Project is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2009. It carries out nonpartisan voter registration programs and assists nonprofit organizations with planning, implementing, and evaluating such programs, with a stated focus on helping eligible U.S. citizens who are people of color register and participate in democracy.
Voter Registration Project at a glance
In short: Voter Registration Project gave $43.6M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $670K), top state District of Columbia. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,581,700
- +208.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $670,488
- +113.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $465,618
- Total assets
- $9,181,942
- -62.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (22 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Voter Registration Project
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Massachusetts Ave Nw 700, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 448-4535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Voter Registration Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NC a Philip Randolph Institute Inc ($3.4M). Together the top 10 received $22.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 62 grants of 246 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution was led by the District of Columbia (27%), Arizona (12%), Georgia (10%), North Carolina (10%), and Texas (9%). These are the largest listed recipient-state shares; the filing also lists grants to organizations in Florida and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Voter Registration Project open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 65 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $323K; repeat grants $848K. How we count
Medians: $217K first-time, $599K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.2M (2021) to $45.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $43.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC a Philip Randolph Institute Inc Raleigh, NC | Voter Registration | $3,423,961 |
| Voter Formation Project Washington, DC | Voter Registration | $3,120,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | Voter Registration | $2,796,605 |
| Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | Voter Registration | $2,623,792 |
| New Georgia Project Atlanta, GA | Voter Registration | $2,407,181 |
| Unidosus Washington, DC | Voter Registration | $2,097,471 |
| State Voices Masssachusetts, DC | Voter Registration | $1,651,053 |
| Black Men Vote Washington, DC | Voter Registration | $1,549,361 |
| Battleground TX Engagement Fund Austin, TX | Voter Registration | $1,480,099 |
| Florida Rising Together Miami, FL | Voter Registration | $1,097,999 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,181,942 | $65,646,323 | $81,160,565 | $43,581,700 | 65 | $394,885 |
| 2023 | $24,763,592 | $44,603,930 | $23,293,026 | $14,151,562 | 45 | $25,147 |
| 2022 | $5,497,579 | $45,787,219 | $49,878,502 | $30,437,282 | 47 | $9,883 |
| 2021 | $11,195,050 | $17,087,982 | $17,045,541 | $10,188,212 | 38 | $1,016 |
| 2020 | $7,267,495 | $48,673,703 | $74,922,371 | $45,565,384 | 51 | $33,101 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its purpose is to carry out nonpartisan voter registration programs and assist other nonprofits in planning, implementing, and evaluating them. Its program description specifies assistance for eligible U.S. citizens who are people of color and support for organizations conducting nonpartisan registration drives.
The 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions describe work in related areas. Voter Formation Project says it seeks to increase election participation through digital communication, experimentation, and knowledge-sharing. New Georgia Project says it works to increase civic participation among historically marginalized communities through nonpartisan voter registration, organizing, and advocacy. UnidosUS says it creates opportunities for Latinos; State Voices says it uses data, technology, nonpartisan campaigns, and leadership building to build a multiracial democracy. NextGen Education Fund says it works to strengthen democracy through voting and civic engagement among young Americans, while Jolt Initiative says it increases civic participation among Latinos in Texas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Voter Registration Project reported 65 grants totaling $43,581,700. Grant amounts ranged from $11,542 to $3,423,961, with a median of $465,618. The filing describes some payments reported as grants or other assistance as funding for community organizations conducting voter-registration programs jointly with the organization under joint effort agreements.
Among the largest reported grants were $3,423,961 to A. Philip Randolph Institute in Raleigh, North Carolina; $3,120,000 to Voter Formation Project; $2,796,605 to League of Conservation Voters Education Fund; $2,623,792 to Mi Familia Vota Education Fund; and $2,407,181 to New Georgia Project. Each was listed for voter registration.
Other large grants included $2,097,471 to UnidosUS, $1,651,053 to State Voices, $1,549,361 to Black Men Vote, $1,480,099 to Battleground TX Engagement Fund, $1,097,999 to Florida Rising Together, $1,078,317 to NextGen Education Fund, and $998,147 to Jolt Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ashish Sinha as chair, Evan Bacalao as vice chair, Matt Hollamby as treasurer, and Katrina Gamble as secretary. Board members listed are Leigh Chapman and Taylor Holden. Listed staff leaders are Nellie Bridget Sires, chief executive officer; Quentin Javon Mays, chief of staff; Lydia Jean Zodda, chief financial officer; and Kristal Knight, chief program officer.
Voter Registration Project is led by Nellie Bridget Sires, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 11 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nellie Bridget Sires
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Executive Director & President, 2022
Executive Director & President → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$71K (2021) → $333K (2024)
Ashish Sinha
Chair
Vice President → Vice President & Chair, 2023
Vice President & Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candice Sasha Brown
Senior Program Director
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$166K (2022) → $191K (2024)
Daniel Enrique Bravo Chamu
Director Data & Tech Prod.
Director of Data Products → Director Data & Tech Prod., 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $199K (2024)
Nicholas David Marshall-Butler
Director of Data & Tech Infrastructure
Director of Data Infrastructure → Director of Data & Tech Infrastructure, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $168K (2024)
Searcy Elvin Williams
Senior Program Director
Program Director → Senior Program Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$144K (2022) → $171K (2024)
Emmanuel Ayala
Director of People & Bus. Operations
Int. Senior Director of Operations & Finance → Director of People & Bus. Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $159K (2024)
Allison Yun Sun Leow
Chief Data & Tech Officer
Senior Director of Data & Technology → Chief Data & Tech Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$166K (2022) → $205K (2024)
Lydia Jean Zodda
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Director of Finance & Operations → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$158K (2022) → $206K (2024)
Quentin Javon Mays
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff & Executive → Chief of Staff, 2024
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$193K (2023) → $209K (2024)
Almeta M. Ellis
Senior Program Manager Pa
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$226K (2024)
Kristal Knight
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Katrina Gamble
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hollamby
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Holden
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Bacalao
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Chapman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Ilona Prucha (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karundi Williams (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer R. Longoria (2023) — Texas State Director & Program
- Former: Nathalie P. Rita (2023) — Research Director & Data
- Former: Angelina Njoku (2022) — Operations Director
- Former: Caroline Cowley (2022) — Director of Strategic Communications
- Former: Isaiah Castilla Jan-Dec (2022) — Chair
- Former: John Yang Jan-Oct (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Singer Jan-Dec (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Isaiah Castilla (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Yang (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Matt Singer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Backof (2020–2021) — Interim Campaign Director
- Former: William Vandenberg (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Betsy Lin (2020) — Campaign Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $333K, to Nellie Bridget Sires (Chief Executive Officer). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Voter Registration Project
How much does Voter Registration Project give each year?
Voter Registration Project gave $43.6M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14.2M across 45 grants.
What is Voter Registration Project's typical grant size?
Voter Registration Project's median grant in 2024 was $465,618, and its average grant was $670,488, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Voter Registration Project that year got $323K on average.
Where does Voter Registration Project give grants?
Voter Registration Project's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (12%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Phoenix, AZ (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and Austin, TX (4 grants).
Does Voter Registration Project give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on Voter Registration Project's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Voter Registration" (65 grants).
Who are Voter Registration Project's largest grantees?
Voter Registration Project's largest 2024 grantees include NC a Philip Randolph Institute Inc ($3,423,961), Voter Formation Project ($3,120,000) and League of Conservation Voters Education Fund ($2,796,605), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Voter Registration Project?
Voter Registration Project reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65.6M.
What does Voter Registration Project fund?
The organization states that its purpose is to carry out nonpartisan voter registration programs and assist other nonprofits in planning, implementing, and evaluating them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Voter Registration Project?
Voter Registration Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Voter Registration Project's EIN?
Voter Registration Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4802468. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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