League of Women Voters

What League of Women Voters does

League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1920, co-located with its 501(c)(3) education affiliate (LWVEF), operating through 800+ state and local Leagues across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The organization pursues voter protection, election integrity, redistricting reform, and campaign finance reform via three programmatic channels: civic advocacy and litigation at the national and state level (LWVUS), voter education and registration (LWVEF), and grassroots mobilization through federated local Leagues and a network of more than 1 million members and supporters. The core consumer-facing product is VOTE411.org, a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) digital election information platform covering all 50 states and D.C., providing voter registration (powered by Rock the Vote), polling place lookup, candidate guides, and ballot information; VOTE411 served 9.19–9.5 million users in 2024 with coverage of 29,000+ races and 56,000+ candidates. Supporting programs include People Powered Fair Maps™ redistricting advocacy, Unite & Rise 8.5 voter mobilization, the Naturalization Ceremonies Project registering ~45,000 new citizens at 900+ events in FY2024, Election Hero Day, candidate debates and forums, and an active litigation pipeline addressing voting rights, NVRA compliance, gerrymandering, and voter data privacy.

Revenue is generated entirely from individual donations, corporate partnerships (Target, Microsoft, Lyft, Macy's, PUMA, Girl Scouts USA, American Library Association), and membership dues; all voter services are free to end users. Distribution combines self-serve digital access via VOTE411.org, an in-person field network of 800+ local Leagues, and partner-channel distribution through corporations, libraries, and schools. Leadership includes CEO Celina Stewart and President Dianna Wynn.

Name

League of Women Voters

Legal name

League of Women Voters

Website

https://lwv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The League of Women Voters is a 100-year-old nonpartisan, 501(c)(4) nonprofit that protects voting rights and promotes civic engagement through voter education, advocacy, and litigation. It operates 800+ local Leagues across all 50 states and runs VOTE411.org, a free bilingual election-information platform serving millions of voters annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Engagement Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy (BPAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electoral Support & Election Observation (BPADAGAA), Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

Keywords

• Civic engagement
• Voter education
• Election information
• Voting rights
• Nonpartisan advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Charitable donations from individuals supporting the League's mission to empower voters and defend democracy. The organization accepts one-time and monthly recurring donations, stocks or mutual funds, and estate planned gifts.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with brands and companies including Target, Microsoft, Lyft, Macy's, PUMA, Girl Scouts USA, and American Library Association. Partners support League programming through sponsorship, co-branded initiatives, and charitable giving.
3. Membership Dues: Members join through 800+ state and local Leagues, paying membership dues to support grassroots organizing and advocacy work in their communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization founded in 1920 that empowers citizens through voter registration, voter education, and voting-rights advocacy. It operates VOTE411, an online voter information platform, and runs programs such as People Powered Fair Maps (redistricting reform), Unite & Rise 8.5, and the Naturalization Ceremonies Project to support new citizens. With 800+ state and local Leagues and more than 1 million members and supporters, it provides trusted election information across the United States.

Product overview

The League of Women Voters operates two main organizational branches: LWVUS (League of Women Voters of the United States) handles advocacy, education, and litigation to protect voting rights; LWVEF (League of Women Voters Education Fund) focuses on voter registration and election information. The primary consumer-facing product is VOTE411.org, a free nonpartisan digital election resource providing voter registration support, polling place lookup, ballot information, candidate guides, and voting options in English and Spanish. Supporting programs include the People Powered Fair Maps™ redistricting advocacy initiative, the Unite & Rise 8.5 voter mobilization movement, the Naturalization Ceremonies Project registering new citizens, National Voter Registration Day activations, Election Hero Day celebrations, candidate forums and debates, and an integrated Rock the Vote voter registration tool. The organization has 800+ state and local Leagues providing grassroots voter education and registration across all 50 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VOTE411: A comprehensive nonpartisan digital election resource providing voter registration information, polling place locations, ballot information, candidate guides, and election information available in English and Spanish for all 50 states and DC.
• People Powered Fair Maps
• Unite & Rise 8.5
• Election Hero Day

Products and services

• VOTE411

Quantifiable outcome

• Protected 9.38 million+ voters through litigation in 2024 with 71% win rate in election-related cases
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• TargetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting League voter registration and civic engagement initiatives. Target helps promote VOTE411 and voting rights resources to their customers through various co-branded activations.
• MicrosoftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology corporate partner collaborating with the League on democracy and voting rights initiatives. Microsoft supports League programming through charitable giving and partnership activations.
• American Library AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in voter education and registration efforts. Libraries serve as community hubs for voter registration and VOTE411 distribution, with the League partnering with ALA to reach library patrons nationwide.
• Girl Scouts USAsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth civic engagement partner helping to promote voting rights and civic education to Girl Scout families and volunteers through co-branded programming and resources.
• LyftsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation partner supporting voter access initiatives by helping voters get to polling places and voter registration events through promotional partnerships.
• Macy'ssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner collaborating with the League on civic engagement campaigns and voting rights awareness initiatives.
• PUMAsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting League civic engagement and democracy initiatives through marketing partnerships and charitable giving.
• saieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeauty brand partner supporting women's civic engagement and voting rights initiatives through co-branded campaigns.
• School Superintendents Association (AASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced September 30, 2025 to support student voter engagement. AASA and its member school districts collaborate with LWV to promote VOTE411 resources and voter registration for students.
• Andrea PippinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDMV-native artist who created original artwork for the Unite and Rise campaign in 2026. Collaborated with the League on visual branding for democracy defense initiatives.
• Brennan Center for JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime legal and advocacy partner collaborating on voting rights litigation, including challenges to executive orders on elections and voting rights protections.
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil rights legal partner in voting rights litigation, including joint lawsuits challenging voting restrictions and executive orders affecting voter access.
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal and advocacy partner in voting rights lawsuits, including consolidated case challenging executive order on elections filed April 2025.
• LatinoJustice PRLDEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal advocacy partner representing Latino interests in voting rights litigation and protecting voting access for minority communities.
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal advocacy partner in voting rights lawsuits protecting voting access for Asian American communities and immigrants.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brennan Center for Justice: Nonpartisan law and policy institute at NYU that works on voting rights, election administration, and redistricting litigation. Directly comparable to LWV as a fellow voting rights advocacy organization and long-standing legal coalition partner.
• ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union): Civil liberties organization that litigates extensively on voting rights. Direct co-litigant with LWV on multiple voting rights cases including challenges to Executive Order 14248.
• Common Cause: Nonpartisan government accountability and voting rights organization with state chapters across the country. Closely comparable in mission, federated structure, and litigation strategy on voting rights and redistricting.
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: Civil rights legal organization that litigates on voting rights and redistricting. Strategic co-counsel on voting rights litigation and naturalized citizen protection efforts.
• Rock the Vote: Nonpartisan voter registration organization targeting young voters. LWV integrates Rock the Vote's registration technology directly into VOTE411, illustrating their complementary positioning.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of Nonprofits: National network of nonprofit organizations providing advocacy and capacity-building. Overlaps with LWV in nonprofit advocacy infrastructure but serves a much broader cause base.

Emerging players

• Ballotpedia: Nonpartisan digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Comparable in providing comprehensive nonpartisan election information, though Ballotpedia's model is informational while LWV combines information with registration and mobilization.
• FairVote: Electoral reform organization focused on ranked choice voting and redistricting reform. Operates in adjacent advocacy space with overlapping policy interest in fair representation.
• When We All Vote: Nonpartisan voter registration and civic engagement organization founded by Michelle Obama. Comparable focus on voter registration and turnout, with strong celebrity and corporate partnership ecosystem.
• HeadCount: Nonprofit voter registration organization that registers voters at concerts and events. Operates in a narrower channel than LWV but pursues the same core voter registration mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lwv
• Facebookfacebook.com/leagueofwomenvoters
• Instagraminstagram.com/leagueofwomenvoters
• TikToktiktok.com/@lwvus

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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