Pelican Action Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pelican Action Inc 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 12/2021, Pelican Action Inc generated $795.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $475.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF FREE-MARKET PUBLIC POLICY PRINCIPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCED TIMELY MESSAGES ON EDUCATING CITIZENS ON THE FREE MARKET PUBLIC POLICY PRINCIPLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel J Erspamer Director | Trustee | 8 | $43,125 |
Charles Mitchell Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abhay Patel President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $795,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $795,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $933 |
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 | $795,933 |
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. | $43,125 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,079 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $142,875 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,048 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,106 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $120,088 |
Advertising and promotion | $111,414 |
Office expenses | $5,412 |
Information technology | $2,311 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,921 |
Travel | $2,545 |
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 | $1,046 |
All other expenses | $226 |
Total functional expenses | $475,742 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $462,335 |
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 | $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 | $462,335 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,657 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,657 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $458,678 |
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 | $462,335 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pelican Action Inc has awarded $440,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
King Of Prussia, PA PURPOSE: TO FUND KEY PUBLIC POLICY PROJECTS | $430,000 |
Lemoyne, PA PURPOSE: TO FUND KEY PUBLIC POLICY PROJECTS | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Pelican Action Inc has recieved totaling $125,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Campaign For Great Public Schools Beaverton, OR PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Justice Action Network Washington, DC PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Communities In Schools Of The South Plains Lubbock, TX | $5,510,037 | $11,639,897 |
Y-Gno Finance Foundation Inc Metairie, LA | $0 | $204,000 |
Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation Houston, TX | $3,251,630 | $6,283,893 |
Camp For All Foundation Houston, TX | $19,527,838 | $4,309,337 |
Saloc San Antonio, TX | $1,644,193 | $2,786,053 |
15 And The Mahomies Foundation Austin, TX | $499,179 | $1,827,786 |
Out Youth Austin Austin, TX | $1,034,077 | $1,624,599 |
Foles Believe Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $7,202 | $615,088 |
Keller Youth Activities Club Inc Keller, TX | $836,848 | $1,033,391 |
Blueprint Ministries Inc San Antonio, TX | $2,117,372 | $651,529 |
Camp Ozark Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $5,263,341 | $892,584 |
Ahisd Combined Pto Council San Antonio, TX | $707,467 | $843,574 |