Pa Alliance Action is located in Philadelphia, PA. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, 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. PA Alliance Action 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 12/2022, PA Alliance Action generated $10.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.5m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, PA Alliance Action has awarded 107 individual grants totaling $17,071,650. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND PURSUE NONPARTISAN PROGRESSIVE POLICIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS WAS A PROGRAM RAN IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2022 THAT LIFTED UP ELECTED OFFICIALS IN PENNSYLVANIA WHO PREVIOUSLY DEFENDED OUR DEMOCRACY AGAINST ATTACKS AND PRESERVED PENNSYLVANIAN'S RIGHT TO VOTE. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDED DIRECT MAIL, DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENTS AND TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS AS WELL AS DIRECT VOTER CONTACT THROUGH DOOR TO DOOR CANVASSING.
OTHER PROGRAMS AS DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULES I AND C.
IN 2019, THE BIPARTISAN BILL, ACT 77, WAS PASSED, ALLOWING FOR NO-EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING IN PENNSYLVANIA, WHICH HAS GREATLY EXPANDED ACCESS TO THE BALLOT. PA ALLIANCE ACTION SUPPORTED RECRUITMENT, CHASE AND EDUCATION OF VOTERS TO VOTE-BY-MAIL THROUGH COMMUNICATION AND DIRECT VOTER CONTACT PROGRAMS IN 2022. THIS PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY SET OUT TO EDUCATE LOW PROPENSITY VOTERS AND VOTERS OF COLOR ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH.
PA ALLIANCE ACTION SOUGHT TO SUPPORT THE CAPACITY AND PROGRAMMATIC GOAL OF NUMEROUS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION CYCLE. BEGINNING IN JUNE, CONSIDERABLE FUNDING WAS GRANTED TO THIRTEEN DIFFERENT GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS TO TALK TO VOTERS ABOUT WHAT WAS AT STAKE ON THE BALLOT. MILLIONS OF DOORS WERE KNOCKED ACROSS THE ENTIRE COMMONWEALTH THANKS TO THIS PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles Hadley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Avram Hornik Vc/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Clarissa Griebel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Shook Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Outreach Team Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $157,500 |
Sedgwick Group Consulting | 12/30/22 | $102,000 |
Jwl Strategies Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $145,000 |
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 | $10,350,091 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,350,091 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,362,145 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,738,000 |
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. | $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 | $539,200 |
Fees for services: Legal | $48,400 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $46,688 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,828 |
Information technology | $972 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,000 |
Travel | $9,594 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,785 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,902 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $13,513,365 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $412,320 |
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 | $412,320 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $412,320 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $412,320 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pa Alliance Action has awarded $9,781,000 in support to 56 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
COMMONWEALTH COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSE: To buildout and support early 2022 program. | $750,000 |
COMMONWEALTH COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSE: To support the organizations narrative building and disinformation project. | $135,000 |
COMMONWEALTH COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSE: to support the 2022 vote.pa and voter registration programs. | $200,000 |
COMMONWEALTH COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSE: To support the organizations early issue and accountability programs. | $80,000 |
COMMONWEALTH COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSE: To support the organizations civic education and legislative accountability programs. | $225,000 |
COMMONWEALTH COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSE: To support the organizations operations. | $100,000 |