Fairvote Action Fund
- Assets
- $409.9k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- 12/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-3650370
Organization Overview
Fairvote Action Fund is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairvote Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Fairvote Action Fund generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 57.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 61.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Fairvote Action Fund has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $874,502. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS THAT EXPAND DEMOCRACY AND PROMOTE GREATER VOTER CHOICE IN ELECTIONS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Wathen Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Andrew Yang Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Mark DE La Iglesia Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Dr Danielle Allen Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lan Nguyen Acting CEO And COO | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Margaret Lawlor Director Of Finance | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,127,795 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,127,795 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,108 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,130,903 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $97,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $415,112 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,420 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,372 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $895,878 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $426 |
| Information technology | $11,816 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,840 |
| Travel | $26,236 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $503 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,550 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,498,367 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $316,748 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,454 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,694 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $409,896 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,110 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $102,277 |
| Total liabilities | $171,387 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $163,509 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $409,896 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fairvote Action Fund has awarded $97,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PARTNERS IN DEMOCRACY INC PURPOSE: EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $12,000 |
CALIFORNIA RCV COALITION INC PURPOSE: EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $25,000 |
RANK MI VOTE BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEE PURPOSE: EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $35,000 |
MAKE ALL VOTES COUNT DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING | $25,000 |