Grantmaking public charity · EIN 85-0556933
The Voter Project
Philadelphia, PA
The Voter Project is a public charity that makes grants based in Philadelphia, PA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.9M in grants paid across 24 grants, with $504K in total assets. Its largest grants went to Black Leadership Pennsylvania, Black Leadership Pennsylvania and Black Leadership Pennsylvania.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Voter Project's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
All primary purpose grantees are required to sign a letter agreeing to the following conditions: (I) Not use any portion of the grant funds for any purpose other than primary purpose social welfare and education purposes as described and will repay any portion of the grant that is not used for such purposes; and (II) Promptly after the end of the taxable year in which grantee receives the grant, and after the end of each following taxable year during which the grantee retains any remaining balance of the grant funds, furnish The Voter Project with complete annual reports on: (a) the manner in which the grant funds and income thereon were spent; (b) grantee compliance with terms of the grant; and (c) a narrative summary of the progress made in accomplishing the purpose of the grant. Further, all grantees pledge to not use any portion of the grant: (I) for any purpose other than the primary purpose (social welfare or educational) for which the grant was made; (II) to carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation, except to the extent permitted by IRS section 501(c)(4) or if applicable IRS sections 501(h) and 4911; and (III) for any activity other than that which was specifically authorized via grant letter. Grantees are further required to provide a financial and narrative report of activities by December 31 in the year the grant was made, summarizing how the grant was used and delineate the results achieved, consistent with primary purpose expenditures, as
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Dedicated to ensuring all PA voters can cast a ballot in a safe, secure, and convenient way.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Leadership Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $633,595 |
| Black Leadership Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $366,405 |
| Black Leadership Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $350,000 |
| PA Alliance Action | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| PA Alliance Action | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Keystone Democracy | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $160,000 |
| Keystone Democracy | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $120,000 |
| PA Alliance Action | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| PA Alliance Action | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Promote the Vote | Philadelphia, PA | To support Grantee's Vote by Mail program. | $75,148 |
| Organize Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Keystone Democracy | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $70,000 |
| Promote the Vote | Philadelphia, PA | To support Grantee's Vote by Mail program. | $67,500 |
| Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Committee of Seventy | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Priorities USA | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Keystone Democracy | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Keystone Democracy | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Keystone Democracy | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Keystone Democracy | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Promote the Vote | Philadelphia, PA | To support Grantee's Vote by Mail program. | $25,250 |
| New Pennsylvania Project | Lemoyne, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| CAIR-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| POWER Action Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Voter Project accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Voter Project's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Voter Project give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,902,898 in grants paid (24 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Voter Project funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Black Leadership Pennsylvania (PA), $634K, Black Leadership Pennsylvania (PA), $366K, Black Leadership Pennsylvania (PA), $350K, PA Alliance Action (PA), $200K and PA Alliance Action (PA), $200K.