Pa Alliance Action
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3537729
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, PA Alliance Action generated $6.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, PA Alliance Action has awarded 51 individual grants totaling $7,290,650. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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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THIS PROGRAM'S FUNDING WENT TOWARDS STATEWIDE, ISSUE-BASED SURVEYS TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF AN ODD YEAR ELECTORATE REFLECTING UPON A PREVIOUS ELECTION. ADDITIONALLY, SOME OF THE FUNDING WAS INVESTED IN INNOVATIVE NEW TOOLS, SUCH AS GROWPROGRESS, WHICH ALLOW GROUPS TO TEST OUT MESSAGE FRAMES IN REAL TIME WITH EASE.
WORKING WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHO ORGANIZE 365 DAYS/YEAR IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, THIS CANVASSING PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT ISSUES WERE ON THE MIND OF VOTERS IN 2020 AND 2021, AND THE REASONS WHY THEY MAY HAVE SUPPORTED A VARIETY OF CANDIDATES IN THE 2020 ELECTION. FURTHERMORE, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS SHARED INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECORDS OF VARIOUS LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS DURING THESE CONVERSATIONS
THIS PROGRAM PAIRED MULTIPLE TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND TO LET VOTERS KNOW WHAT WAS AT STAKE IN THE 2021 JUDICIAL ELECTIONS. THROUGH CANVASSING EFFORTS, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECT MAIL, THESE ORGANIZATIONS EDUCATED THE ELECTORATE ON REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND JUDICIAL CANDIDATES.
OTHER PROGRAMS AS DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE I
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Hadley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Avram Hornik Vc/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Clarissa Griebel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Shook Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $6,052,076 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,052,076 |
| 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 | $6,052,076 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,071,750 |
| 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 | $205,625 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,565 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $113,575 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,927 |
| Information technology | $972 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,000 |
| Travel | $3,917 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $975 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,902 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,567,279 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,563,540 |
| 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 | $3,563,540 |
| 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 | $3,563,540 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,563,540 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pa Alliance Action has awarded $2,041,750 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: To support efforts to educate the electorate on various issues and candidates | $380,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: To support 2021's narrative building canvassing program | $200,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: To buildout and revolutionize research and data tools in 2021 | $200,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: To buildout and revolutionize research and data tools in 2021 | $191,750 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: 2021 voting-focused civic education program | $150,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: To support the organizations democracy defenders program | $125,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Pa Alliance Action has recieved totaling $705,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $280,000 |
North Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $250,000 |
Service Employees International Union Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $75,000 |
State Leadership Project Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: TO RECRUIT CHARITABLE DONORS AND REVIEW NON PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PLANS. | $50,000 |
Every Voice Washington, DC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING | $25,000 |
Pennsylvania State Education Association P S E A Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Nrdc Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $18,771,238 | $21,511,687 |
Democracy Works Inc Brooklyn, NY | $12,457,448 | $12,158,361 |
Public Wise Inc New York, NY | $310,750 | $4,026,523 |
Fairvote Takoma Park, MD | $4,251,157 | $4,696,219 |
Head Count Inc New York, NY | $6,196,597 | $4,165,433 |
New York Communities For Change Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,286,468 | $2,792,106 |
Pa Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | $3,563,540 | $6,052,076 |
Show Up Turn Out Inc New York, NY | $18,075 | $2,127,334 |
The Committee Of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | $1,499,955 | $1,928,460 |
Pennsylvania United Pittsburgh, PA | $520,714 | $1,321,633 |
Campus Election Engagement Project Inc Lewes, DE | $2,168,334 | $2,403,233 |
American Policy Roundtable Strongsville, OH | $3,764,518 | $3,054,753 |