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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2964147

MORE THAN A VOTE

Also known as NICHOLAS MELE

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, MA 02421

Financials

$0$02023$1M$1M2024$1M$1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MORE THAN A VOTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,043,250$1,042,896$354$454$0$454
December 31, 2024990$1,005,750$1,005,651$99$100$0$100
December 31, 2023990-EZ$0$0$0$5,196$0$5,196
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,043,250
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$262,000
Program services (functional)
$1,041,696
Management and general (functional)
$1,200

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$100
Total assets, end of year
$454
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$454
Net assets without donor restrictions
$454
Gross receipts
$1,043,250
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
MA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nicholas MeleBoard Treasurer
Officer
1$1,200
Stephanie SchriockBoard Chair
Officer
1$0
Jessica McIntoshSecretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brandon EnglishCommunications Director
Key employee
10$24,870
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ADDISU DEMISSIECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER10$0
DANIELLE GREYPRESIDENT1$0
MATTHEW JOHNSONSECRETARY1$0
LOUISA CHENTREASURER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
405 WALTHAM ST SUITE 181, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-7934
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Nicholas Mele, 405 WALTHAM ST SUITE 181, Lexington, MA 024217934
Signed the 990
Nicholas Mele, Board Treasurer
Phone
(646) 942-7601

Mission

EDUCATE ENERGIZE AND PROTECT VOTERS AS THEY HEADED TO THE BALLOT BOX. BUT AS OUR NAME MAKES CLEAR WE WERE EDUCATE ENERGIZE AND PROTECT VOTERS AS THEY HEADED TO THE BALLOT BOX BUT. AS OUR NAME MAKES CLEAR WE WERE ALWAYS ABOUT MORE THAN VOTING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization developed and provided research and reporting resources to local news organizations covering voter registration and ballot access. These resources were designed to help journalists understand complex election procedures identify relevant issues affecting voters and produce more accurate thorough and accessible reporting for their communities.
    Expenses $1,041,696

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
86-2964147
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$454
Income (IRS master file)
$1,043,250

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,043,250$1,042,896$454XML
990December 2024$1,005,750$1,005,651$100XML
990-EZDecember 2023$0$0$5,196XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021$1,054,637$1,049,441$5,196IRS

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 86-2964147).

Questions about MORE THAN A VOTE

What is the EIN of MORE THAN A VOTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MORE THAN A VOTE is 86-2964147.
Is MORE THAN A VOTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to MORE THAN A VOTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MORE THAN A VOTE 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 MORE THAN A VOTE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MORE THAN A VOTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MORE THAN A VOTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Nicholas Mele.
Who are the officers and directors of MORE THAN A VOTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,200 (Nicholas Mele, Board Treasurer).
How much revenue does MORE THAN A VOTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,043,250, expenses of $1,042,896 and total assets of $454 at year end.

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