Wake Up & Vote
Wake Up & Vote is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20K in total assets.
Wake Up & Vote at a glance
- Total assets
- $19,871
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,060
- Expenses (2024)
- $14,536
- +2410.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wake Up & Vote funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organize Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | Sponsorship of Campaigns | $40,000 |
| Innovation Ohio Education Fund Columbus, OH | Sponsorship of Campaigns | $40,000 |
| Fair Count Inc Atlanta, GA | Sponsorship of Campaigns | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,871 | $1,060 | $14,536 | — | — |
| 2023 | $33,347 | — | $579 | — | — |
| 2022 | $33,926 | $301,303 | $282,457 | $120,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $15,080 | $150,115 | $135,135 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wake Up & Vote is led by Julie Hermelin, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Hermelin
President
Managing Partner → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Marino
Secretary
Founding Partner → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gregg Hurwitz (2021) — Advisory Board
- Former: Jeanine Abrams McLean (2021) — Advisory Board
- Former: Lauren Foley (2021) — Managing Producer
- Former: Molly Gale Beck (2021) — Head of Creative Operations
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.
Frequently asked questions about Wake Up & Vote
How large is Wake Up & Vote?
Wake Up & Vote reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What is Wake Up & Vote?
Wake Up & Vote is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $20K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wake Up & Vote operate?
Wake Up & Vote has awarded grants in Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What is Wake Up & Vote's EIN?
Wake Up & Vote's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3973008. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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