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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2286627

SD FOUNDATION

Also known as VOTING RIGHTS LAB

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Financials

$7.4M$7.4M2023$11.1M$9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SD FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$11,111,406$9,026,038$2,085,368$4,694,305$969,710$3,724,595
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$7,441,411$7,371,161$70,250$2,108,137$468,910$1,639,227
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,111,406
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$827,515
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$893,022
Other salaries and wages
$2,998,117
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,899,180
Professional fundraising fees
$79,307
Legal fees
$165,222
Accounting fees
$76,015
Occupancy
$1,364
Travel
$55,118
Depreciation
$13,591
Program services (functional)
$7,463,084
Management and general (functional)
$1,120,884
Fundraising (functional)
$442,070

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,108,137
Total assets, end of year
$4,694,305
Total liabilities, end of year
$969,710
Net assets, end of year
$3,724,595
Land, buildings and equipment
$85,166
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,005,107
Net assets with donor restrictions
$719,488
Gross receipts
$11,111,406
Employees
37
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2022
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tshombe HubbardChief Administrative Officer
Officer
32$309,421$55,048
Megan LewisExecutive Director/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
32$268,103$15,712
Alexander LeeChief People Officer
Highest-paid employee
32$224,016$41,950
Megan BellamyVice President of Law & Policy
Highest-paid employee
32$215,142$50,465
Charlotte OlenaVice President of Advocacy
Highest-paid employee
32$224,235$22,035
Samantha TaraziChief Operating Officer
Officer
32$205,434$39,303
Amanda HarringtonVice President of Communications
Highest-paid employee
32$219,118$20,540
James GriffithSenior Director of Law and Policy
Highest-paid employee
32$200,020$34,528
Brina MilikowskyDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Zach SilkDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Megan LewisExecutive Director
Officer
32$0$330,567$432
Samantha TaraziChief Operating Officer
Officer
32$0$254,082$5,799
Tshombe HubbardChief Administrative Officer
Officer
32$0$254,328$2,038
Samantha BuckleyDirector of Policy
Highest-paid employee
32$0$128,876$158
Christopher DiazLegislative Counsel
Highest-paid employee
38$0$119,277$1,767
Peter SkopecDirector of Advocacy
Highest-paid employee
20$0$120,689$90
Brina MilikowskyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0$0
Zach SilkSecretary & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
611 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4303
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Samantha Tarazi, 611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 201, Washington, DC 20003
Signed the 990
Tshombe Hubbard, CFAO
Phone
(202) 984-1342
Return prepared by
Aprio Advisory Group LLC

Mission

SD Foundation is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing expert analysis and research on current and proposed election-related law.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • State Policy Analysis: Research and analysis pertaining to laws and legislation related to elections, and their impact, in specific states.
    Expenses $4,518,170 · grants $825,000
  • National Policy Analysis: Research and analysis pertaining to laws and legislation related to elections, and their impact, nationwide.
    Expenses $1,393,823 · grants $515
  • Public Education: Efforts undertaken to educate the public about laws and legislation related to elections; the impact of laws and legislation related to elections, and public perceptions about election-related issues through research, traditional and digital media, and stategic partnerships.
    Expenses $1,245,462
  • Partner Capacity Building
    Expenses $305,629 · grants $2,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2286627
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,694,305
Income (IRS master file)
$11,111,406

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$11,111,406$9,026,038$4,694,305XML
990December 2023$7,441,411$7,371,161$2,108,137XML
990December 2022$5,440,829$3,860,759$2,117,299IRS

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 88-2286627).

Questions about SD FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SD FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SD FOUNDATION is 88-2286627.
Is SD FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to SD FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SD FOUNDATION 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 SD FOUNDATION 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 SD FOUNDATION 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 SD FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Samantha Tarazi.
Who are the officers and directors of SD FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $309,421 (Tshombe Hubbard, Chief Administrative Officer).
How much revenue does SD FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $11,111,406, expenses of $9,026,038 and total assets of $4,694,305 at year end.

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