The Voter Participation Center
94% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Growing revenue
The Voter Participation Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2005, with $57,968,925 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
1707 L St Nw Ste 700, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 55-0889748 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$58.0M
▲ 155.2% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$66.5M
Net assets
$15.4M
Employees
43
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $4 to raise $100
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. For The Voter Participation Center: 94% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -15% 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 The Voter Participation Center: 3 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For The Voter Participation Center: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 The Voter Participation Center: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See part iii, line 1
Contact & location
- Address
- 1707 L St Nw Ste 700, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Voter Education & Registration
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.3M (FY2015) to $58.0M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.1MNet assets $15.4M
Operating margin
-14.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.5M
Total liabilities
$4.1M
Net assets
$15.4M
Salaries & benefits
$4.6M
7% of expenses
Board members
9
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,968,925▲155% | $66,459,868▲407% | $15,419,267▼35.3% | $19,534,865▼31.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $22,716,299▼39.2% | $13,100,870▼62.6% | $23,813,965▲75.3% | $28,363,585▲49.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $37,381,213▲243% | $35,070,350▲134% | $13,585,413▲13.4% | $18,954,464▲46.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,906,666▼87.6% | $14,978,182▼85.1% | $11,974,855▼4.9% | $12,945,597▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,302,205▲198% | $100,315,874▲995% | $12,597,918▼48.8% | $15,821,456▼42.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $29,612,200▲12.5% | $9,161,820▼59.2% | $24,611,587▲491% | $27,314,801▲449% | 990 |
| 2018 | $26,319,659▲479% | $22,459,986▲255% | $4,161,042▲1281% | $4,979,533▲314% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,548,490▼68.3% | $6,322,992▼53.3% | $301,369▼85.5% | $1,203,167▼51.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $14,347,155▲526% | $13,529,542▲191% | $2,075,871▲65.0% | $2,455,189▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,290,504 | $4,642,650 | $1,258,258 | $2,205,618 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Thomas Lopach — $257,174 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Lopach | President & Ceo | 29 | $257,174 |
| Katharine Werner | Vp of Digital Programming | 37.42 | $201,126 |
| Elbert Hairston | Vp of Finance | 36.92 | $198,413 |
| Caryn Pavlak | Vp of Development | 33.48 | $179,960 |
| Nancy Leeds | Vp of Mail Programming | 30.13 | $161,937 |
| Lionel Dripps | Executive Vice President | 24.49 | $155,665 |
| Denise Juneau See Schedule O | Chair | 1 | $30,000 |
| Damara Catlett | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Diana Walsh | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Gail Kitch | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Gibby Waitzkin | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jill Alper | Secretary / Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Katina Banks | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Susan Stutzman | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Susie Hwang | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Pivot Group Inc | Mail Program Services | $14,931,226 |
| Mission Control Inc | Mail Program Services | $10,028,130 |
| Civitech Inc | Data Services | $1,614,653 |
| The Bonner Group | Fundraising | $1,179,312 |
| Amazon Web Services | Web Services | $690,358 |
Grants received · $122.6M total
244 grants to The Voter Participation Center totaling $122.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Civic participation | 2024 | $8,810,800 |
| Future Forward USA Action | Primary purpose | 2024 | $1,125,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $628,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $450,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Civil rights | 2024 | $186,750 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $185,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $160,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $128,750 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $35,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $32,647 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $14,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2024 | $11,000 |
Grants made · $12.5M in FY2024
3 grants totaling $12.5M in FY2024. All grants made by The Voter Participation Center →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Counteract Foundation | Grant to support work countering misniformation | $5,000,000 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation | Grant to support work encouraging underrepresented communities in civic engagement | $5,000,000 |
| Center For Voter Information | Grant to support voter turnout program | $2,500,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Voter Participation Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Voter Participation Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0889748, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Voter Participation Center's EIN?
- The Voter Participation Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0889748.
- How much revenue does The Voter Participation Center report?
- The Voter Participation Center reported $57,968,925 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Voter Participation Center's spending goes to programs?
- The Voter Participation Center spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Voter Participation Center have?
- CharityIndex grades The Voter Participation Center B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Voter Participation Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Voter Participation Center's latest Form 990 is $257,174, paid to Thomas Lopach (President & Ceo).
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Data for The Voter Participation Center (EIN 55-0889748) 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.