DEFEND THE VOTE ACTION FUND

EIN: 922592343

POTOMAC, MD

Total Revenue
$926,000
Total Expenses
$814,238
Total Assets
$115,250
Net Assets
$115,250
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
BRIAN LEMEK
Phone
2024658314
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DEFEND THE VOTE ACTION FUND, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit that reported $926K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1125% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $814K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO SUSTAIN AND SUPPORT THE PRIORITIZATION OF COMPREHENSIVE VOTING RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY REFORM LEGISLATION AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $813,494 Revenue: $926,000

DEFEND THE VOTE ACTION FUND COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL PARTNERS TO PROTECT VOTING ACCESS AND SUPPORT ELECTION WORKERS AND OFFICIALS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND GRANTS.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $926,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $926,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $437,500
Salaries & Benefits $215,683
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $813,494
Other Expenses $161,055
TOTAL EXPENSES $814,238

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $926,000 $75,584 +11.3%
Expenses $814,238 $72,096 +10.3%
Net Income $111,762 $3,488 +31.0%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✓ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$45,000
Total Directors
3
$45,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN LEMEK MEMBER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$45,000 $0 $45,000
DEVIN TUOHEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY MANFREDI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $926,000 $814,238 $115,250 $111,762
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