Grassroots Power Project is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Grassroots Power Project employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grassroots Power Project 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 12/2023, Grassroots Power Project generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GRASSROOTS POLICY PROJECT WORKS TO TRANSITION COMMUNITY AND LABOR ORGANIZING FROM SHORT-TERM STRATEGIES AIMED AT WINNING INCREMENTAL CHANGE TOWARDS LONG-TERM STRATEGIES FOR STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION. WE PROVIDE STRATEGIC CONSULTING AND EDUCATION FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GPP'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND ALLIANCES TO DEVELOP NEW ORGANIZING PRACTICES TO ACHIEVE TRANSFORMATIONAL SOCIAL CHANGE. IN 2023, WE WORKED WITH COALITIONS IN EIGHT STATES AND WITH THREE NATIONAL NETWORKS. WE CONDUCTED DOZENS OF VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EDUCATION SESSIONS AND FACILITATED COUNTLESS CUSTOM-DESIGNED MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS TO HELP MORE THAN 50 ORGANIZATIONS IMPROVE THE STRATEGIES THEY USE TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. THIS HELPED MORE THAN 500 LEADERS TO DEVELOP MORE EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAM STRATEGY ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mara Poblet Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $135,000 |
Tammy Bang Luu Dir Of Programs | 40 | $135,000 | |
Margarita Hernandez Labor Program Dir | 40 | $114,864 | |
Harmony Goldberg Secretary/staff | Officer | 40 | $135,000 |
Tyger Caygill-Walsh Administrative Dir | 40 | $116,344 | |
Kimberly Freeman Brown Treasurer | 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 | $1,539,441 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,539,441 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $468,794 |
Investment income | $47,186 |
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 | $2,057,825 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $316,428 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,417 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $915,953 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,565 |
Other employee benefits | $195,063 |
Payroll taxes | $101,536 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,210 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,978 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $40,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $209,344 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $49,144 |
Information technology | $25,901 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,480 |
Travel | $55,990 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,072 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,740 |
Insurance | $14,356 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,088,760 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $438,424 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,425,598 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $750,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $268,688 |
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 | $7,600 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,428 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,893,738 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,651 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $8,333 |
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 | $71,984 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,479,145 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,342,609 |
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 | $5,893,738 |