Dignity And Power Now
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-3064675
Organization Overview
Dignity And Power Now is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Dignity And Power Now employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dignity And Power Now 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, Dignity And Power Now generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 30.5% per year over the past 5 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
DIGNITY AND POWER NOW (DPN) IS A LOS ANGELES BASED GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION THAT FIGHTS FOR THE DIGNITY AND POWER OF ALL INCARCERATED PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. DPN'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A BLACK AND BROWN LED ABOLITIONIST MOVEMENT ROOTED IN COMMUNITY POWERTOWARDS THE GOAL OF ACHEIVING TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE AND HEALING JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MULTIPLE PROGRAMS CENTERED AROUND ACTIVISM, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND LEADERSHIP BUILDING, GROUNDED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF ABOLITION, HEALING JUSTICE, AND TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Dumont Board Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mark Anthony Johnson Co-Executive Director/board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $236,394 |
Sandra Neal Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Hilda Eke Co-Executive Director/ Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $198,923 |
Ren Yo Hwang Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Alexis Steppling Director-Policy & Campaign | 40 | $184,433 |
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 | $5,273,156 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,273,156 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,502 |
| 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 | $5,281,658 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $295,000 |
| 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. | $1,320,155 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $477,542 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,067,555 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $363,197 |
| Other employee benefits | $260,638 |
| Payroll taxes | $190,683 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,605 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26,231 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $77,837 |
| Travel | $64,725 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,762 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,183 |
| Insurance | $38,145 |
| All other expenses | $1,470,799 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,548,811 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,972,978 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $64 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,183 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,002,670 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,979,895 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,892 |
| 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 | $180,797 |
| Total liabilities | $182,689 |
| 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 | $2,797,206 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,979,895 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Dignity And Power Now has awarded $295,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $88,000 |
TRANS LIFELINE PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $47,000 |
YXPLOSION LLC PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $80,000 |
CHARITABLE VENTURES OF ORANGE COUNTY PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $80,000 |