Nonprofit · EIN 55-0889748
THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $57,968,925 | $66,459,868 | -$8,490,943 | $19,534,865 | $4,115,598 | $15,419,267 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $22,716,299 | $13,100,870 | $9,615,429 | $28,363,585 | $4,549,620 | $23,813,965 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $56,314,743
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,654,182
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $685,127
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,500,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $304,540
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,501,236
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,584,457
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,528,904
- Legal fees
- $419,769
- Accounting fees
- $36,699
- Occupancy
- $467,246
- Travel
- $130,120
- Depreciation
- $2,273
- Program services (functional)
- $62,234,892
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,715,562
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,509,414
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,363,585
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,534,865
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,115,598
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,419,267
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,536,432
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,169,267
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,250,000
- Gross receipts
- $62,139,392
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS LOPACH | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 29 | $257,174 | $17,366 |
| KATHARINE WERNER | VP OF DIGITAL PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 37.42 | $201,126 | $26,442 |
| ELBERT HAIRSTON | VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 36.92 | $198,413 | $14,299 |
| CARYN PAVLAK | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 33.48 | $179,960 | $12,440 |
| NANCY LEEDS | VP OF MAIL PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 30.13 | $161,937 | $17,524 |
| LIONEL DRIPPS | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 24.49 | $155,665 | $8,782 |
| DENISE JUNEAU SEE SCHEDULE O | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $30,000 | $0 |
| JILL ALPER | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATINA BANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL KITCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMARA CATLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE HWANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN STUTZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GIBBY WAITZKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS LOPACH | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 29.6 | $259,438 | $17,558 |
| ELBERT HAIRSTON | CFO Officer | 37.61 | $177,082 | $13,810 |
| KATHARINE WERNER | VICE PRESIDENT OF DIGITAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 38.68 | $157,339 | $22,392 |
| CARYN PAVLAK | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 33.94 | $159,791 | $11,937 |
| JOHN MALLOY | VP OF DATA SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS Highest-paid employee | 31.42 | $147,570 | $11,748 |
| LIONEL DRIPPS | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 25.61 | $148,087 | $9,309 |
| NANCY LEEDS | VP OF MAIL PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 30.02 | $129,156 | $15,839 |
| DENISE JUNEAU SEE SCHEDULE O | BOARD CHAIR/CONSULTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $37,237 | $0 |
| JILL ALPER | BOARD SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATINA BANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL KITCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON FRANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GIBBY WAITZKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1707 L ST NW STE 700, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-4205
- In care of
- % PAGE GARDNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 122 Bryant St Nw 2, Washington DC 20001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THOMAS LOPACH, 1707 L STREET NW 700, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ethridge Darlene, 659 lake road, Atkins AR 72823
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS LOPACH, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (202) 659-9570
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
TO INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG UNDER-REPRESENTED COMMUNITIES INCLUDING UNMARRIED WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
Program accomplishments
- CONDUCTED VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER TURNOUT PROGRAMS VIA MAIL AND DIGITAL METHODS TO UNDER-REPRESENTED COMMUNITIES INCLUDING UNMARRIED WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND YOUNG PEOPLE.Expenses $62,234,892 · grants $12,500,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 55-0889748
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,534,865
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,139,392
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $57,968,925 | $66,459,868 | $19,534,865 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $22,716,299 | $13,100,870 | $28,363,585 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $37,381,213 | $35,070,350 | $18,954,464 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ethridge Darlene | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 55-0889748).
Questions about THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER is 55-0889748.
- Is THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THOMAS LOPACH.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $257,174 (THOMAS LOPACH, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $57,968,925, expenses of $66,459,868 and total assets of $19,534,865 at year end.
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