Program areas at Fairvote Action
2023 Fairvote Action (c4) accomplishmentsfairvote Action achieved several voting reform wins in 2023. In partnership with other advocates and organizations, Fairvote Action: provided funding and advocacy support for successful campaigns to pass pro-rcv legislation in six states and win seven municipal rcv ballot measures; lobbied congress in support of rcv legislation and the fair representation act; helped continue movement growth through grants to state and local rcv groups; engaged in cross-partisan efforts to continue the use of rcv in democratic and republican presidential primaries; secured rcv endorsements from notable thought leaders, editorial board, and elected officials; and enhanced organizational capacity through board development, strong fundraising, and continued investment in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Grants made by Fairvote Action
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Partners in Democracy | Education on Ranked Choice Voting | 2023-12 | $12,000 |
Who funds Fairvote Action
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| National Vote At Home Coalition | 2020-12 | Collaborative Work and General Operating Support Per Grant Agreement | $100,000 |
| Unite America | 2022-12 | To Support the Grantee's Core Programmatic Activities, Including Establishing A Strong RCV Presence on Capitol Hill; and Presidential Primaries and State Advocacy | $50,000 |
| Article IV | 2022-12 | General Support | $15,000 |
| ...and 3 more grants received |
Personnel at Fairvote Action
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Rob Richie | President and CEO, Strategy and Learning | | 2023-04-11 |
| Lan Nguyen | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Operations | $0 | 2023-04-11 |
| Yasmin Khan | Vice President of Development | $0 | 2023-04-11 |
| Margaret Lawlor | Director of Finance, Operations | $0 | 2023-04-11 |
| Ashley Houghton | Senior Director of Programs and Policy | $0 | 2023-04-11 |
| ...and 14 more key personnel |
Financials for Fairvote Action
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,127,795 | $1,729,659 | -34.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,108 | $0 | 999% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,130,903 | $1,729,659 | -34.6% |
Organizations like Fairvote Action
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Alliance for Youth Action | 501(c)(4) | Washington, DC | $3,116,406 |
| All Voting Is Local Action | 501(c)(4) | Washington, DC | $1,533,532 |
| Vote Rev Action Fund | 501(c)(4) | Washingtion, DC | $4,596,433 |
| American Promise | 501(c)(4) | Concord, MA | $1,191,379 |
| New Era Colorado Action Fund | 501(c)(4) | Boulder, CO | $626,460 |
| FairVote Vote Minnesota | 501(c)(4) | Saint Paul, MN | $1,610,233 |
| Public Wise | 501(c)(4) | New York, NY | $4,790,754 |
| Black Voters Matter Fund | 501(c)(4) | Atlanta, GA | $3,388,748 |
| Apano Action Fund | 501(c)(4) | Portland, OR | $759,490 |
| Progress Arizona | 501(c)(4) | Phoenix, AZ | $912,748 |
Data update history
February 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsChapter / child organizations
Issues
EducationVoting rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyNational levelNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 8484 Georgia Ave 240
- Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- Montgomery County, MD
- Website URL
- fairvoteaction.org/Â
- Phone
- (301) 270-4616
IRS details
- EIN
- 38-3650370
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2002
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R40: Voter Education, Registration
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Subordinate organization
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