People Power Initiatives Inc is located in Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. People Power Initiatives 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 12/2022, People Power Initiatives Inc generated $844.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $872.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STAMP STAMPEDE:SEE SCHEDULE OA NATIONAL MOVEMENT WITH OVER 136,000 MEMBERS DEDICATED TO LEGALLY STAMPING MESSAGES ON DOLLARS TO PROTEST BIG MONEY IN POLITICS AND ROADBLOCKS TO VOTING FOR MINORITIES, STUDENTS, DISABLED, AND LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.-WE RECRUITED 6,227 NEW MEMBERS-WE MAINTAINED A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH IMPORTANT PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION ABOUT VOTING RIGHTS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE.-WE MAINTAINED A WEBSITE THAT LOGGED 9,888 REPORTED STAMPED BILL SIGHTINGS.
CAMPAIGN TO END QUALIFIED IMMUNITY 2022:SEE SCHEDULE OTHE CAMPAIGN TO END QUALIFIED IMMUNITY IS A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO LIFT UP STORIES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN HARMED BY PUBLIC SERVANTS AND DENIED JUSTICE BECAUSE OF THE LEGAL DOCTRINE OF QUALIFIED IMMUNITY. -WE MAINTAINED A COALITION OF MORE THAN TWO DOZEN NATIONAL ADVOCACY GROUPS THAT INCLUDES RUNNING MONTHLY COALITION CALLS AND MANAGING A NATIONAL LISTSERV.-WE PLANNED AND PARTICIPATED IN PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS . BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL - IN 7 STATES INCLUDING ILLINOIS, MARYLAND, NEW YORK, NEVADA, OREGON, VERMONT, AND WASHINGTON.-GENERATED OVER 3 MILLION IMPRESSIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
THE EISENHOWER MEDIA NETWORK:SEE SCHEDULE OAN ORGANIZATION OF EXPERT FORMER MILITARY, INTELLIGENCE, AND CIVILIAN NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIALS DEVOTED TO USING EARNED AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT NATIONAL DEFENSE ISSUES AND BUDGET PRIORITIES.-WE WELCOMED A NEW DIRECTOR, COMMANDER SERGEANT DENNIS FRITZ.-WE HELPED 8 FELLOWS GENERATE OVER 98 MEDIA INTERVIEWS, INCLUDING INTERVIEWS WITH WBUR, POLITICO, THE HILL, THE GUARDIAN AND OTHER TOP NATIONAL OUTLETS.-WE MAINTAINED A WEBSITE WITH UPDATED EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ben Cohen President/treas | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Dal Lamagna Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Judith Wicks Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Richard Foos Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Daniel Goldberg Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Nina Turner Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $832,788 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $832,788 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $11,760 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $844,548 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,487 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $8,551 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $731,645 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,174 |
Office expenses | $2,418 |
Information technology | $12,327 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,138 |
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 | $1,032 |
All other expenses | $6,017 |
Total functional expenses | $872,262 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,977 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,651 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $21,704 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $88,332 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,224 |
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 | $6,868 |
Total liabilities | $78,092 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $10,240 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $88,332 |
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