Peoples Action
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-2613701
Organization Overview
Peoples Action is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Peoples Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Peoples Action generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Peoples Action has awarded 122 individual grants totaling $6,223,707. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PEOPLE'S ACTION IS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, TAX FAIRNESS AND FAIR IMMIGRATION REFORM, AS WELL AS PROTECTING SAFETY NET PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE OADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE NATIONAL AGENDA FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PEOPLE. OUR AGENDA IS BASED AROUND A RANGE OF ISSUES AFFECTING WORKING PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THAT INCLUDE HEALTH CARE, CLEAN ENERGY, HOUSING, IMMIGRATION, ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY TO HIGHER EDUCATION, AND THE OVERDOSE CRISIS AND ISSUES RELATING TO CRIMINALIZATION OF THESE COMMUNITIES. ACHIEVEMENTS 2022:PEOPLE'S ACTION ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT VICTORIES WITH OUR MEMBER GROUPS IN LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTIONSBY INVESTING IN ORGANIZING, TRAINING, DEEP CANVASSING, ALLIANCE BUILDING, AND EFFECTIVE MESSAGING. WE WERE ABLE TOMOBILIZE AND ENGAGE COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE AROUND A SHARED VISION FOR OUR FUTURE. THE GROUNDWORK LAID IN 2022WILL ENABLE US TO PROMOTE PROGRESSIVE POLICIES AND CONTINUE TO WIN ELECTIONS WITH CANDIDATES WHO ALIGN WITH OURVISION OF AN EQUITABLE ECONOMY AND DEMOCRACY FOR ALL.
SEE SCHEDULE OPOLITICAL - THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS BY SUPPORTING CANDIDATES ALIGNED WITH OUR ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION, OUR ISSUE-BASED AGENDA AND VISION FOR THE COUNTRY. WE GENERATE ENERGY AROUND THE ELECTION CYCLE USING OUR ISSUES AND MOVE PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS THROUGH MASS VOLUNTEERISM. WE SUPPORT STATE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT ARE WORKING TOWARDS BUILDING INDEPENDENT POLITICAL POWER AND FUNCTIONAL MODELS FOR CO-GOVERNANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adrienne Evans Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dreama Caldwell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elianne Farhat Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Lee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Haslam Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jesse Graham Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,253,298 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,253,298 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $66,274 |
| Investment income | $26 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,319,598 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $677,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $572,194 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $112,071 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,496 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $43,361 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,525 |
| Office expenses | $12,355 |
| Information technology | $1,461 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,355 |
| Travel | $147,038 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $193 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,903,618 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,797,505 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $150,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,058 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,269 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,016,832 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,672 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $152,001 |
| Total liabilities | $184,673 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,419,659 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $412,500 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,016,832 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Peoples Action has awarded $677,000 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITZEN ACTION OF WISCONSIN PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $85,000 |
LIVING UNITED FOR CHANGE IN ARIZONA PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $85,000 |
MAINE PEOPLE'S ALLIANCE PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $25,000 |
COMMUNITY VOICES HEARD POWER PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $20,000 |
PROGRESSIVE MARYLAND NEW ERA PAC PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $22,000 |
PEOPLE'S ACTION POWER PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $100,000 |