Every Voice
- Assets
- $245.5k
- Revenue
- $252.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2032544
Organization Overview
Every Voice, operating under the name State Democracy Action, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. State Democracy Action 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 12/2021, State Democracy Action generated $252.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $188.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (32.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, State Democracy Action has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $2,853,191. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS REGARDING THE NEED TO ITERATIVELY IMPROVE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY BY ENCOURAGING INCREASED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN ELECTIONS AND POLICY-MAKING, AS WELL AS THE NEED FOR MORE RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STATE REFORM PROGRAM - SDA IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO ADVANCE AND ADVOCATE FOR A MORE ROBUST DEMOCRACY, INCLUDING SEVERAL NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH LOCAL AFFILIATES OR PARTNERS. IN 2021 THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATING IN THIS EFFORT INCLUDED THE CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, THE NAACP, STATE VOICES, AND THE WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION. SDA'S WORK WAS DRIVEN BY ITS PARTNERS' STRONG FOCUS ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO VOTING AND PARTICIPATION AMONG MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CHALLENGES TO CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT CREATED BY THE PANDEMIC.
NATIONAL STRATEGY - THESE EFFORTS SUPPORTED STATE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY IN EFFORTS TO REFORM THE RULES GOVERNING DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamal Watkins Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Standiford Treasurer & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rajan Narang Executive Director | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Brian Kettenring Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Field Works Llc Signature Gathering Services | 12/30/16 | $1,943,474 |
The Initiative Group Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/16 | $192,288 |
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Polling And Messaging Services | 12/30/16 | $182,385 |
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 | $252,509 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $252,509 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $252,574 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,000 |
| 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 | $32,960 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,318 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,899 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,778 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,738 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $6,559 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,191 |
| All other expenses | $135 |
| Total functional expenses | $188,480 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $170,153 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29 |
| 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 | $75,276 |
| 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 | $245,458 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,593 |
| 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 | $3,587 |
| Total liabilities | $57,180 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,278 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $245,458 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Every Voice has awarded $75,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING | $25,000 |
Madison Heights, MI PURPOSE: GRANT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING | $25,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GRANT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Every Voice has recieved totaling $100,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Majority Forward Washington, DC | $0 | $76,141,831 |
Center For Election Innovation & Research Washington, DC | $28,940,276 | $56,887,378 |
State Voices Washington, DC | $32,318,312 | $24,090,383 |
The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | $12,945,597 | $10,906,666 |
Priorities Usa Washington, DC | $5,947,758 | $14,237,293 |
Alliance For Youth Organizing Washington, DC | $12,932,040 | $8,998,688 |
League Of Women Voters Of The United States Washington, DC | $9,735,130 | $8,464,065 |
Americans United For Separation Of Church And State Inc Washington, DC | $23,342,490 | $14,241,073 |
Accountable Us Washington, DC | $5,315,139 | $8,894,182 |
League Of Women Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | $12,664,352 | $7,936,541 |
Young Invincibles Washington, DC | $7,264,869 | $9,448,483 |
Collective Education Fund Washington, DC | $367,294 | $5,397,958 |