The Voter Participation Center
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 550889748 · Private foundation
The Voter Participation Center is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $7.1M in grants paid and $15.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 27 individual grants from this funder — $19.6M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Voter Participation Center funds
The Voter Participation Center's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.
Populations it has supported include older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counteract Foundation GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK COUNTERING MISNIFORMATION | Washington, DC | $5.0M | 2024 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK ENCOURAGING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | Washington, DC | $5.0M | 2024 |
| Center for Voter Information GRANT TO SUPPORT VOTER TURNOUT PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $2.5M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Voter Participation Center
The Voter Participation Center's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Voter Participation Center
- Does The Voter Participation Center accept grant applications?
- The Voter Participation Center's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Voter Participation Center fund?
- The Voter Participation Center's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Counteract Foundation, Democracy Matters Foundation, Center for Voter Information. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Voter Participation Center give in grants?
- The Voter Participation Center reported $7.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.6M over 27 grants.
- Where is The Voter Participation Center located?
- The Voter Participation Center is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 550889748.
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