The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization founded in 1920 that works to encourage informed and active participation in government, protect and expand voting rights, provide voter education and registration, and influence public policy through member-driven study and advocacy.
Primarily voting rights and election administration (voter registration, access to the ballot, redistricting reform, election security), campaign finance transparency, government accountability and transparency, civic education, and member-adopted positions on public policy issues such as health, education, and the environment.
Membership dues, individual contributions, foundation grants, program fees, and fundraising activities.
State and local Leagues across the United States; the League of Women Voters Education Fund; partnerships with other nonpartisan civic and voter-rights organizations.
Non-profit (national nonpartisan civic organization; the national League operates as a 501(c)(4) with an affiliated 501(c)(3) education fund and coordinated state and local Leagues).