Dignity And Power Now
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Dignity And Power Now generated $5.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 30.8% per year over the past 4 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
2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexis Steppling Director-Policy & Campaign | 40 | $169,498 | |
Amanda Nelson VP Of Development | Officer | 40 | $140,292 |
Hilda Eke Director Of Hr And Operations | Officer | 40 | $133,638 |
Ivette A Gonzalez-Ale Director Of Policy & Advocacy | Officer | 40 | $130,404 |
Michele S Zorrilla Senior Campaign Lead | Officer | 40 | $130,225 |
James F Nelson Senior Advocacy Lead | Officer | 40 | $129,425 |
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 | $5,194,567 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,194,567 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $19 |
| 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 | $5,194,586 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $135,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $508,544 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $919,995 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $374,052 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $950,266 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $129,050 |
| Other employee benefits | $498,480 |
| Payroll taxes | $146,943 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| 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 | $93,537 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,084 |
| Travel | $8,115 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,654 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,183 |
| Insurance | $53,469 |
| All other expenses | $326,694 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,291,183 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,209,374 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,366 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,267,740 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,279 |
| 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 | $200,102 |
| Total liabilities | $203,381 |
| 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 | $3,064,359 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,267,740 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Dignity And Power Now has awarded $135,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $85,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: General Support | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Dignity And Power Now has recieved totaling $2,099,815.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $750,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT ORGANIZES INCARCERATED PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING TRANSFORMATIVE AND HEALING JUSTICE AND IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND STATEWIDE. | $225,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: JUSTICELA - REIMAGINING SAFETY AND JUSTICE FOR IMPROVED COMMUNITY HEALTH: TO SUPPORT COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON HOW INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH AND OTHER PROGRAMS CAN CREATE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELL-BEING IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. | $175,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE CARE FIRST CALIFORNIA COALITION | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA | $42,239,063 | $24,343,616 |
Americas Best Local Charities San Rafael, CA | $3,431,052 | $16,765,664 |
Bill Hannon Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $17,238,236 | $4,285,811 |
It Is Written Inc Riverside, CA | $12,378,597 | $15,533,924 |
Friends Of Family Health Center La Habra, CA | $48,269,218 | $21,982,956 |
Family Assistance Ministries San Clemente, CA | $4,435,253 | $12,485,569 |
Hidaya Foundation Santa Clara, CA | $4,651,500 | $12,437,401 |
Hyundai Hope On Wheels Fountain Valley, CA | $12,616,829 | $14,561,310 |
Philanthropic Impact Fund Beverly Hills, CA | $0 | $3,313,525 |
Providence Little Company Of Mary Foundation Torrance, CA | $121,035,875 | $18,031,300 |
Cambodian Childrens Fund Santa Monica, CA | $27,120,483 | $15,367,074 |
Xavier College Preparatory High School Palm Desert, CA | $46,603,211 | $9,301,462 |