EIN 20-0765743

Verified Voting Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Verified Voting Foundation strengthens democracy for all voters by promoting the responsible use of technology in elections. They champion the responsible use of technology, promote reliable, accessible, usable, verifiable voting technology, and support best practices in election administration. They also encourage the regular conduct of post-election audits.
Total revenues
$3,463,871
2023
Total expenses
$2,042,255
2023
Total assets
$2,758,169
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at Verified Voting Foundation

Championed the responsible use of technology in elections, including reliable, accessible, usable, verifiable Voting technology, and supported best practices in election administration including the regular conduct of post-election audits, and promoted these issues via earned media, participation at conferences, outreach to election officials, and participation in election protection efforts. Updated and maintained interactive maps and database providing state/local level information on election equipment being used throughout the united states to the general public.maintained strong non-partisan alliances with election officials, Voting rights advocates, legal and security/technology experts, election protection partners, voters, funders, and others. Served in technical advisory capacity for various projects on election administration best practices. Conducted both qualitative and quantitative research and published reports, resources, profiles spotlighting election officials, and guidance for election officials and other stakeholders on topics related to conducting transparent, accessible, and resilient elections, including, but not limited to, the use of voter marked paper ballot systems, vote by mail, recount procedures, audit procedures, ballot accounting procedures, relative costs of different Voting systems, opportunities for public observation of Voting systems.

Who funds Verified Voting Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Popplestone FoundationDemocracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 09/01/2023-09/30/2025$1,000,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$503,940
Women Donors Network (WDN)General Support$100,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Verified Voting Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Pamela SmithPresident and Chief Executive Officer$134,750
Mark LindemanPolicy and Strategy Director / Interim Director$127,105
Barbara Simons, Ph.D.Board Chair$0
Sangita DhunganaPast Chief Executive Officer and President$79,596
Cris LandaInterim Director$114,724
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Verified Voting Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,456,788
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,077
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6
Total revenues$3,463,871

Form 990s for Verified Voting Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-29990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2021-062022-02-14990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Popplestone Foundation
January 6, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $130,000 from Women Donors Network (WDN)
December 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationPublic policyVoting rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1500 Chestnut St 2315
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
verifiedvoting.org/ 
Phone
(760) 804-8683
IRS details
EIN
20-0765743
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R40: Voter Education, Registration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
129646
FTB Entity ID
3270750
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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