Votingworks is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2019. 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. As of 12/2023, Votingworks employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Votingworks is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Votingworks generated $10.9m in total revenue.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VOTINGWORKS IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO BUILDING SECURE AND AFFORDABLE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE VOTER TRUST IN ELECTIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HARDWARE MACHINE SUPPORT: WE SUPPORT 5 COUNTIES IN MISSISSIPPI WITH THEIR VOTING EQUIPMENT, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 70,000 VOTERS.WE ALSO SUPPORTED THE WIYAT TRIBAL ELECTION WITH VOTING EQUIPMENT RENTAL.
GOVERNMENT RESEARCH PROJECT: THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING ON A CONTRACT WITH A GOVERNMENT AGENCY TO PERFORM RESEARCH ON ONLINE VOTING SYSTEMS.
ARLO SOFTWARE SALES: WE HAD 8 PAID CUSTOMERS IN 2023: GA, MI, NV, RI, TX, VA, WA, AND PA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin Michael Adida Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $301,130 |
Caroline Mars Head Of Software | 40 | $236,976 | |
Stephen Trout Head Of Gov Relat | 40 | $215,238 | |
Matthew Roe Head Of Product | 40 | $216,110 | |
Janine Trame Sec/treas/staff | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $213,344 |
Arsalan Sufi Software Engineer | 40 | $207,037 |
| 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 | $6,519,571 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $426,736 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,519,571 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,298,866 |
| Investment income | $64,944 |
| 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 | $10,883,381 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $591,129 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,025 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,805,700 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $103,095 |
| Other employee benefits | $281,824 |
| Payroll taxes | $225,574 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,471 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $165,890 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $970,662 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,787 |
| Office expenses | $65,852 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $123,132 |
| Travel | $229,579 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $39,561 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,930 |
| Insurance | $12,838 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,199,435 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,206,811 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,306 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,140,562 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $183,791 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $123,285 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40,482 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,231,593 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,941,830 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $214,220 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $237,024 |
| 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 | $37,252 |
| Total liabilities | $488,496 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,441,437 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,897 |
| 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 | $11,941,830 |