Poder In Action Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Poder In Action Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Poder In Action Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Poder In Action Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Poder In Action Inc has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $108,036. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TRAINING UNDER REPRESENTED, LOW INCOME ARIZONANS TO ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE FROM COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS LOCAL ISSUES TO SHIFT THE LANDSCAPE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2021 PODER IN ACTION HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF BEGINNING THE TRANSITIONING PHASE OF TWO OF THE PREVIOUS BLACK-LED ORGANIZATIONS WE HAVE BEEN FISCALLY SPONSORING AND STOPPED RECEIVING NEW INCOMING GRANTS FOR BOTH ORGANIZATIONS BY THE END OF 2021. DURING THIS TRANSITIONAL PHASE WE TOOK ON TWO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO SPONSOR FISCALLY BLACK LIVES MATTER PHOENIX METRO AND SEMILLAS AZ AND CONTINUED OUR FISCAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PROMETHEUS CONSPIRACY. BLACK LIVES MATTER PHOENIX METRO IS A BLACK, QUEER, AND FEMME LED ORGANIZATION, THAT CENTERS BLACK PEOPLE WHO ARE THE MOST IMPACTED AND MARGINALIZED BECAUSE WE BELIEVE ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER. WE BUILD SOLIDARITIES WITH OTHER COLONIZED FOLKS IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH TO END IMPERIAL RULE. BLMPHX WORKS TOWARDS BLACK LIBERATION BY PRACTICING ABOLITION TO SEEK TRUE FREEDOM OF MIND, BODY AND COMMUNITY THROUGH MINISTRIES WHERE WE STUDY DECOLONIALITY, PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH SUPPORT AND RESOURCES, FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WRITE BLUEPRINTS FOR A NEW WORLD, CULTIVATE HEALING, AND CREATE ART.THE VISION IS TO IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE OUR HEALING AND BLACK JOY IS CENTERED, OUR REPARATIONS AND REST ARE HAD AND WESTERN IMPERIALISM NO LONGER DOMINATES OUR DAILY LIVES. WE ENVISION A WORLD THAT ACHIEVES BLACK LIBERATION THROUGH GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION.THE VISION OF BLACK LIBERATION IS PREDICATED ON THE ABOLITION OF THE CARCERAL STATE, RACIAL CAPITALISM, COLONIALISM, CLIMATE CHANGE, CIS HETEROPATRIARCHY AND ANTI-BLACK VIOLENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Viridiana Hernandez Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $72,192 |
Ceyshe Napa Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Cordel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Siman Quisaan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nichole Cassidy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $57,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,314,662 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,371,962 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,688 |
Investment income | $2,257 |
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 | $2,382,907 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,015 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $93,085 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,191 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,104 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $194,877 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,856 |
Payroll taxes | $20,554 |
Fees for services: Management | $233,885 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,112 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,500 |
Office expenses | $23,695 |
Information technology | $8,152 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,852 |
Travel | $1,888 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,603 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $417 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,201,573 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,555,241 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,160,255 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $281,315 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,689 |
Total assets | $3,006,500 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,900 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $20,793 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $22,693 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,712,739 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,006,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, Poder In Action Inc has awarded $108,036 in support to 21 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Phoenix, AZ | | $17,250 |
Phoenix, AZ | | $17,250 |
Phoenix, AZ | | $17,250 |
Phoenix, AZ | | $7,000 |
Phoenix, AZ | | $7,000 |
Phoenix, AZ | | $7,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Poder In Action Inc has recieved totaling $1,824,365.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF PODER IN ACTION DBA: CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP | $295,000 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $292,500 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE PROMETHEUS CONSPIRACY, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE GRANTEE, FOR THE CREATION OF THE DATABASE OF FUNDING TO POLICE-CONTROLLED NONPROFITS, A NATIONWIDE SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOUNDATIONS AND POLICE UNIONS OR POLICE ASSOCIATIONS | $200,000 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $149,250 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $149,250 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $117,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Fuse Corps San Francisco, CA | $14,198,081 | $11,746,562 |
Family Policy Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $1,094,519 | $2,435,770 |
Poder In Action Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,006,500 | $2,382,907 |
Salvadoran American Leadership And Educational Fund Los Angeles, CA | $41,769 | $1,148,706 |
Courage California Los Angeles, CA | $276,516 | $1,177,591 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Santa Fe, NM | $1,174,969 | $1,578,911 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Las Vegas, NV | $360,616 | $909,457 |
Instituto Power Phoenix, AZ | $236,702 | $589,496 |
Communities For A New California Sacramento, CA | $200,180 | $524,982 |
Elders Action Network Inc San Jose, CA | $72,132 | $335,629 |
Rebuild The Dream Oakland, CA | $620,098 | $0 |
Mormon Women For Ethical Government Foundation Riverton, UT | $52,990 | $0 |