League of Women Voters of Houston

What League of Women Voters of Houston does

The League of Women Voters of Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civic engagement organization founded in 1919 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. It serves the Houston metropolitan and Harris County electorate by producing independent, nonpartisan voter information, training voter registrars, and convening candidate forums. Its core audience is the general voting public, with a particular focus on newly naturalized citizens, first-time voters, and emerging civic leaders.

The organization's principal product is the Houston Voters Guide, distributed across print, digital, audio, and ebook formats and hosted on HoustonVotersGuide.org, a platform launched in October 2023 that has logged over 300,000 page views. Underlying technology is built on a stack of third-party SaaS tools — CivicEngine for voter lookup, Mailchimp for email, Cognito Forms for registrations, Mobilize for event management, and Google Workspace for operations. Its other core offerings include the Voter Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) program (400+ trained volunteers), live Candidate Forums, and the Rising Stars leadership development cohort. The organization is the only voter registration group welcomed into U.S. naturalization ceremonies nationwide.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model: individual donations, recurring monthly sustainers, corporate gifts, membership dues, and event-based fundraising. The biennial Political Pioneers Luncheon alone raised over $237,750 in 2026, and the organization has reported 900%+ growth over five years under Executive Director Katie Campbell Shumway. The board is currently led by President Priscila True (2026), and the organization runs on a lean staff base of roughly 11 employees.

Name

League of Women Voters of Houston

Legal name

League of Women Voters of Houston

Website

https://lwvhouston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The League of Women Voters of Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1919 that produces the nonpartisan Houston Voters Guide, trains voter registrars, and convenes candidate forums for Houston-area voters, new citizens, and emerging civic leaders.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonpartisan Civic Engagement and Voter Education Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy (BPAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL), Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC), Civic Literacy (Voting, Rights, Community Participation) (EDAAAAAH)

Keywords

• Civic engagement services
• Voter education
• Voter registration
• Nonpartisan voters guide
• Civic leadership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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: One-time gifts, monthly sustaining donations (sustainers), and annual membership donations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) charitable trust, making donations tax-deductible.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues. Policy changed as of 2/1/25. Members receive benefits including invitations to Annual Members Only Impact Celebration, Advocacy Days, and members-only events.
3. Corporate and Partner Gifts: Corporate sponsorships and partner gifts for organizations looking to invest in civic health and community impact. Multiple sponsorship tiers for events.
4. Event Fundraising: Biennial Political Pioneers Luncheon serves as major fundraising event. 2026 event raised $237,750+ for civic education. Sponsorships at Diamond, Silver, Bronze levels.
5. Gift Shop Sales: Merchandise sales including pins, stickers, t-shirts, and gifts-for-voters items. Products available through the organization's gift shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The League of Women Voters of Houston is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) civic engagement nonprofit that registers voters, produces multilingual nonpartisan Voters Guides (print, digital, audio, and ebook in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese), deploys Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars (VDVRs) across the greater Houston area, and hosts candidate forums and civic leadership programs. Its flagship voter-education publication—the Houston Voters Guide—is published in cooperation with local election jurisdictions, and the HoustonVotersGuide.org digital platform extends these guides with ballot-by-address lookup, voter registration tools, and audio/ebook companions.

Product overview

The League of Women Voters of Houston operates as a civic engagement nonprofit offering a portfolio of interconnected voter education and democracy programs. The core offering is the Houston Voters Guide, available in print, digital (HoustonVotersGuide.org), audio, and ebook formats. Supporting products include the VDVR program for voter registration deployment, Candidate Forums for candidate engagement, and the Rising Stars leadership program. Additional services encompass a newsletter, membership program, donations, printed materials, and a gift shop. The digital platform HoustonVotersGuide.org integrates with CivicEngine for voter registration services, while Mailchimp powers communications and Cognito Forms handles various intake processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Houston Voters Guide Nonpartisan, comprehensive voter-education publication providing candidate biographical data, candidate questionnaire responses, ballot samples by address, and election-related resources for voters in the greater Houston and Harris County area; available in print, digital, audio, and ebook formats in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
• HoustonVotersGuide.org Digital Platform Digital civic engagement platform offering online access to nonpartisan voter education, address-specific ballot samples, candidate responses, voter registration status checks, and online voter registration powered by CivicEngine; published in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese and accessible to all Houston and Harris County voters.
• Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) Program Program that trains community members to become Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars and provides an online portal for managing voter registration activities across the greater Houston area, including at high schools, colleges, libraries, festivals, Astros games, and federal naturalization ceremonies.
• Candidate Forums Nonpartisan candidate debates and educational forums hosted every election year for candidates running at all levels of government—from school boards to mayor—in Houston and Harris County, providing voters the opportunity to see and question candidates about their positions and records.
• Rising Stars Leadership Program Year-long civic leadership development program providing selected emerging leaders with monthly Saturday training sessions, guest speakers, policy project work, and volunteer opportunities to become champions of civic engagement in Houston.
• League of Women Voters of Houston Membership Annual membership program open to people 16 and older of all gender identities, providing invitations to the Annual Members Only Impact Celebration, Advocacy Days, members-only events, and access to LWV position studies; membership dues are tax-deductible as part of the organization's 501(c)(3) charitable trust.
• LWV Houston Donations Program Philanthropic giving program offering one-time gifts, monthly sustainer donations, and corporate and partner gifts to support voter education, civic outreach, and democracy programs of the League; contributions are tax-deductible as part of the organization's 501(c)(3) charitable trust.
• LWV Houston Gift Shop Online merchandise storefront selling voter-themed pins, stickers, t-shirts, and gifts-for-voters items, with proceeds supporting the League's voter education and civic engagement programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,383 voter registrations in 2025 Impact to Date
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Naturalize Now Houston!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-of-its-kind public-private partnership aimed at helping Houston's 300,000+ eligible residents become naturalized U.S. citizens over three years. Pairs community navigators at local organizations with eligible-to-naturalize residents, helping them access language services, legal support, complete applications, and study for citizenship exam.
• Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter RegistrarcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSince SB 1750 adoption in 2023, the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector is responsible for voter registration duties and VDVR supervision. VDVR applications and renewals processed through hctax.net portal. Contact: [email protected] or 713-274-VDVR (8387).
• New Americans CampaignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative working to address barriers to naturalization. Part of community partners working together with civic leaders across Greater Houston.
• Houston Public Libraries (Adopt-a-Library Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for voter education outreach at local libraries. Volunteers inform community about League resources at library locations.
• ACLU TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on Know Your Rights resources for new citizens, including information on immigration rights and Texas SB4.
• League of Women Voters of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliate providing information about Texas statewide races and candidates. LWV Houston is a local affiliate of both LWV Texas and LWV US.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ACLU of Texas: Statewide civil liberties organization co-developing "Know Your Rights" voter resources with LWV Houston. Addresses similar advocacy areas (voting rights, immigration rights, SB4) and shares overlapping donor and constituent base.
• Nonprofit Vote: Nonpartisan nonprofit that helps other 501(c)(3)s conduct nonpartisan voter engagement. Provides voter engagement tools, training, and research that directly parallel LWV Houston's civic education programs.
• New Americans Campaign: National nonpartisan initiative helping eligible residents become naturalized citizens and registered voters. LWV Houston is a listed community partner in the Greater Houston effort, addressing the same new-citizen pipeline.
• Fair Elections Center: Nonpartisan election administration and voter access organization running voter registration programs, election protection hotlines, and civic engagement campaigns. Direct functional overlap with LWV Houston's voter registration and education work.
• When We All Vote: Michelle Obama-affiliated nonpartisan voter registration and civic engagement nonprofit. Operates volunteer-driven voter registration and education programs targeting similar demographics (youth, new citizens).
• VoteRiders: Nonpartisan nonprofit focused on voter ID education and assistance. A Rising Stars cohort member (Georgia Rodriguez) serves as Texas Organizer for VoteRiders, evidencing direct overlap with LWV Houston's civic education and voter registration mission.
• Houston in Action: Houston-area civic engagement coalition coordinating nonpartisan voter registration, voter education, and Get Out The Vote across multiple nonprofits. Operates in the same geography with overlapping programmatic goals.
• League of Women Voters of Texas: State-level sister league covering Texas statewide races and policy advocacy. Operates the same voter guide, candidate forum, and VDVR public-policy playbook and directly partners with LWV Houston on state-level coordination.

Broad incumbents

• League of Women Voters of the United States: National umbrella organization of which LWV Houston is a local affiliate. Operates the same voter education, advocacy, and civic engagement mission at scale across 800+ state and local leagues, providing shared brand, programs, and resources.
• Common Cause: National nonpartisan government reform and voting rights organization running voter education, redistricting, and election protection programs. Competes for similar donor dollars and policy influence in Texas civic engagement space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

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