People Power and Light Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. People Power and Light 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENGANGE WITH PEOPLE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL ON MATTERS OF POLLUTION, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOTER EDUCATION/DOOR TO DOOR CANVASINGTO INFORM AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT THE ELECTORAL PROCESS, VOTING RIGHTS, AND KEY COMMUNITY ISSUES, AND TO LISTEN ABOUT WHAT MATTERS MOST TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE HOSTED EVENTS THAT HAD NON-PARTISAN INFORMATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING, HOW TO REGISTER, AND HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL, AND STATE, ELECTIONS. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, LIKE PAMPHLETS, WERE CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED THROUGH VARIOUS CHANNELS SUCH AS SOCIAL MEDIA, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND LOCAL EVENTS. COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS HELP EXTEND THE REACH OF THESE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS. WE ALSO COLLECTED AND ANALYZED DATA AND TRENDS FROM THESE CONVERSATIONS AND EVENTS.
CANDIDATE RECRUITMENTTO IDENTIFY, RECRUIT, AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY-ORIENTED INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, WITH A FOCUS ON FOSTERING DIVERSE REPRESENTATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE PROACTIVELY REACH OUT TO COMMUNITY LEADERS, ACTIVISTS, AND OTHER POTENTIAL CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE A COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND THE COMMUNITY'S WELL-BEING. THIS OUTREACH IS CONDUCTED THROUGH LOCAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY FORUMS, AND COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND STAKEHOLDERS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN A NON-PARTISAN MANNER, FOCUSING SOLELY ON SUPPORTING THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND ENSURING THAT THE COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
VOTER REGISTRATIONTO INCREASE VOTER PARTICIPATION BY FACILITATING THE REGISTRATION OF ELIGIBLE CITIZENS, ENSURING THEY ARE PREPARED TO VOTE IN UPCOMING ELECTIONS.KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REGISTRATION DRIVES AT COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS FOOTBALL GAMES AND HIGH-TRAFFIC AREAS SUCH AS OUTSIDE GROCERY STORES. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EVENTS, INCLUDING DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASSING, AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND MAKE THE ELECTORAL PROCESS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joel Emerson Chairman | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Gail Leboeuf Chairman | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Anne Rolfes Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Pam Spees Secretary | Officer | 0 | $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 | $250,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $250,000 |
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 | $250,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $60,876 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,848 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,027 |
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 | $25 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,133 |
Office expenses | $754 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,500 |
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 | $5,241 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $85,519 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,481 |
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 | $164,481 |
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 | $164,481 |
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 | $164,481 |