Center For Voter Information
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Center For Voter Information is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2006, with $37,443,456 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1707 L St Nw Ste 700, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 03-0554750 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$37.4M
▲ 1513.1% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$33.5M
Net assets
$4.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Voter Information— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Voter Information: 2 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Voter Information— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Voter Information: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1707 L St Nw Ste 700, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Civil Rights
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $150K (FY2015) to $37.4M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.3MNet assets $4.4M
Operating margin
10.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.8M
Total liabilities
$3.3M
Net assets
$4.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,443,456▲1513% | $33,525,508▲660% | $4,424,629▲773% | $7,765,944▲188% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,321,263▼87.9% | $4,410,587▼76.1% | $506,621▼80.5% | $2,698,342▼49.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,244,877▲508% | $18,461,738▲311% | $2,595,873▲43.2% | $5,354,851▲48.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,163,510▼93.6% | $4,487,448▼90.5% | $1,812,734▼69.8% | $3,604,211▼49.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,138,867▲1175% | $47,188,981▲1656% | $5,998,062▲48.2% | $7,103,811▲64.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,853,228▼79.8% | $2,687,457▼82.0% | $4,048,176▼13.4% | $4,322,740▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,038,970▲1561% | $14,950,597▲1349% | $4,674,696▲556% | $5,156,820▲505% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,146,302▲665% | $1,031,584▲186% | $712,578▲282% | $852,932▲967% | 990 |
| 2015 | $149,895 | $361,063 | -$392,250 | $79,915 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $17.8M total
24 grants to Center For Voter Information totaling $17.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Voter Participation Center | Grant to support voter turnout program | 2024 | $2,500,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Advocacy Action Fund Inc | Support for voter engagement efforts | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Future Forward USA Action | Primary purpose | 2024 | $525,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $250,000 |
| America Votes | Social welfare | 2023 | $290,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $125,000 |
| America Votes | Social welfare | 2022 | $1,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $400,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $400,000 |
| America Votes | General support | 2022 | $100,000 |
| America Votes | Social welfare | 2021 | $2,065,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center | Program support | 2021 | $1,778,480 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2020 | $5,375,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Environmental education, capacity building, and advocacy | 2020 | $200,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Voter Information a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Voter Information is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0554750, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Center For Voter Information's EIN?
- Center For Voter Information's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0554750.
- How much revenue does Center For Voter Information report?
- Center For Voter Information reported $37,443,456 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Voter Information have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Voter Information B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Voter Information (EIN 03-0554750) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.