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THE MISSION OF PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE IS TO ADVANCE A LONG-TERM AGENDA FOR RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND GENDER JUSTICE BY INVESTING IN POWERFUL STATE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS THAT WIN REAL CHANGE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$12.8M
Program Spending
76%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$12M
Total Expenses
▼$18.4M
Total Assets
$24.9M
Total Liabilities
▼$2.6M
Net Assets
$22.3M
Officer Compensation
→$420.9K
Other Salaries
$4.8M
Investment Income
$436K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $8.4M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE, WI | $853.5K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
PENNSYLVANIA UNITED82-3674888 | PITTSBURGH, PA | $700K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
HOOSIER ACTION RESOURCE CENTER83-4091031 | BLOOMINGTON, IN | $275.1K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| CHICAGO, IL | $271.5K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
IOWA CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT42-1110721 | DES MOINES, IA | $270K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| BROOKLYN, NY | $230K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
WE ARE DOWN HOME NC83-1247155 | GREENSBORO, NC | $228.8K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
MAINE PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER22-2586108 | PORTLAND, ME | $228.5K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
SOCIAL GOOD FUND46-1323531 | RICHMOND, CA | $210K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
COMMUNITY VOICES HEARD13-3901997 | NEW YORK, NY | $191.5K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
TAKEACTION MINNESOTA EDUCATION FUND41-1635130 | ST PAUL, MN | $181.7K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE52-0888113 | WASHINGTON, DC | $180K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY INC45-3813436 | BROOKLYN, NY | $180K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
FAITH IN ACTION NETWORK94-2206497 | WASHINGTON, DC | $180K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT52-2003442 | BROOKLYN, NY | $180K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
PROGRESSIVE MARYLAND EDUCATION FUND | LARGO, MD | $178.7K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
PENNSYLVANIA STANDS UP INSTITUTE85-4055323 | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $173.8K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
MISSOURI JOBS WITH JUSTICE FS KC TENANTS43-1864844 | ST LOUIS, MO | $169.9K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
THE GAMALIEL FOUNDATION36-2657863 | CHICAGO, IL | $165.6K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
CENTER FOR HEALTH PROGRESS43-2007393 | DENVER, CO | $163.7K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE OF NEVADA (PLAN)88-0318655 | RENO, NV | $160K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| PORT ANGELES, WA | $156.8K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
| DETROIT, MI | $156.5K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS EDUCATION FUND46-1500551 | WASHINGTON, DC | $150K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| CHARLESTON, WV | $148.7K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
ARKANSAS PUBLIC POLICY PANEL71-0467088 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $148.3K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR ACTION31-1429740 | CINCINNATI, OH | $138.8K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
NEW JERSEY RESOURCE PROJECT81-1914235 | MANAHAWKIN, NJ | $136.5K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
THE PEOPLE'S LOBBY EDUCATION INSTITUTE45-2550750 | CHICAGO, IL | $133.4K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR MASSACHUSETTS EDUCATION FUND | BOSTON, MA | $125K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
ILLINOIS PEOPLE'S ACTION37-1371446 | BLOOMINGTON, IL | $120K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| ALBANY, NY | $118.7K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $115K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
| BRONX, NY | $93.4K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
KC TENANTS84-5137189 | KANSAS CITY, MO | $85K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| BUFFALO, NY | $85K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND47-5375511 | BURLINGTON, VT | $85K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER61-1260839 | LOUISVILLE, KY | $85K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
CONNECTICUT CITIZEN RESEARCH GROUP INC | HARTFORD, CT | $83.4K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
COLORADO PEOPLE'S ALLIANCE84-1599036 | DENVER, CO | $70K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
ONEAMERICA20-0384893 | SEATTLE, WA | $66.5K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE92-3426807 | WASHINGTON, DC | $59.5K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $53K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT85-0368743 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $50K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
CANOPY YOUND ADULT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC84-2972756 | GEORGETOWN, KY | $50K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE61-1639641 | DURHAM, NC | $50K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
SOUTHSIDE TOGETHER ORGANIZING FOR POWER71-1034518 | CHICAGO, IL | $50K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
BOZSEMAN TENANTS UNTIED92-2340669 | BOZEMAN, MT | $50K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT35-2296166 | AUSTIN, TX | $50K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
PITTSBURGH UNITED20-8534071 | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT27-2366780 | PHOENIX, AZ | $35K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND (FS BEDFORD COUNTY LISTENING82-2309274 | BUFFALO, NY | $35K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
UNITED VISION FOR IDAHO82-0481853 | BOISE, ID | $35K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
ACTION ST LOUIS INC32-0634890 | ST LOUIS, MO | $35K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
WEST SIDE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION23-7447142 | SAINT PAUL, MN | $35K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| HOUSTON, TX | $18K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM27-0054556 | PITTSFIELD, MA | $10K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
DEL AMO ACTION COMMITTEE33-0603114 | SAN PEDRO, CA | $10K | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
TRI-VALLEY COMMUNITIES AGAINST A RADIOACTIVE ENVIRONMENT94-3101687 | LIVERMORE, CA | $8,800 | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| CRUM LYNNE, PA | $8,000 | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
THE GLYNN ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION INC58-1999049 | BRUNSWICK, GA | $8,000 | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
TOGETHER WE CAN INC61-2036250 | CLOVIS, CA | $8,000 | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
NATIVE MOVEMENT68-0535413 | FAIRBANKS, AK | $7,500 | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
CITIZEN AWARENESS NETWORK | SHELBURNE FALLS, MA | $6,300 | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| MENTOR, OH | $6,000 | Cash | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | |
| Total | $8.4M | |||
MILWAUKEE, WI
$853.5K
PENNSYLVANIA UNITED
PITTSBURGH, PA
$700K
HOOSIER ACTION RESOURCE CENTER
BLOOMINGTON, IN
$275.1K
$271.5K
DES MOINES, IA
$270K
$230K
WE ARE DOWN HOME NC
GREENSBORO, NC
$228.8K
PORTLAND, ME
$228.5K
RICHMOND, CA
$210K
NEW YORK, NY
$191.5K
ST PAUL, MN
$181.7K
WASHINGTON, DC
$180K
BROOKLYN, NY
$180K
FAITH IN ACTION NETWORK
WASHINGTON, DC
$180K
BROOKLYN, NY
$180K
PROGRESSIVE MARYLAND EDUCATION FUND
LARGO, MD
$178.7K
PENNSYLVANIA STANDS UP INSTITUTE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$173.8K
ST LOUIS, MO
$169.9K
CHICAGO, IL
$165.6K
DENVER, CO
$163.7K
PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE OF NEVADA (PLAN)
RENO, NV
$160K
PORT ANGELES, WA
$156.8K
$156.5K
WASHINGTON, DC
$150K
$148.7K
LITTLE ROCK, AR
$148.3K
CINCINNATI, OH
$138.8K
MANAHAWKIN, NJ
$136.5K
CHICAGO, IL
$133.4K
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR MASSACHUSETTS EDUCATION FUND
BOSTON, MA
$125K
BLOOMINGTON, IL
$120K
$118.7K
LOS ANGELES, CA
$115K
$93.4K
KC TENANTS
KANSAS CITY, MO
$85K
$85K
BURLINGTON, VT
$85K
ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER
LOUISVILLE, KY
$85K
CONNECTICUT CITIZEN RESEARCH GROUP INC
HARTFORD, CT
$83.4K
COLORADO PEOPLE'S ALLIANCE
DENVER, CO
$70K
SEATTLE, WA
$66.5K
PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
WASHINGTON, DC
$59.5K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$53K
SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
$50K
CANOPY YOUND ADULT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC
GEORGETOWN, KY
$50K
SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE
DURHAM, NC
$50K
SOUTHSIDE TOGETHER ORGANIZING FOR POWER
CHICAGO, IL
$50K
BOZSEMAN TENANTS UNTIED
BOZEMAN, MT
$50K
AUSTIN, TX
$50K
PITTSBURGH, PA
$40K
PHOENIX, AZ
$35K
SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND (FS BEDFORD COUNTY LISTENING
BUFFALO, NY
$35K
UNITED VISION FOR IDAHO
BOISE, ID
$35K
ST LOUIS, MO
$35K
SAINT PAUL, MN
$35K
HOUSTON, TX
$18K
BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
PITTSFIELD, MA
$10K
SAN PEDRO, CA
$10K
TRI-VALLEY COMMUNITIES AGAINST A RADIOACTIVE ENVIRONMENT
LIVERMORE, CA
$8,800
CRUM LYNNE, PA
$8,000
BRUNSWICK, GA
$8,000
CLOVIS, CA
$8,000
FAIRBANKS, AK
$7,500
CITIZEN AWARENESS NETWORK
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA
$6,300
$6,000
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $12.8M | $12M | $18.4M | $24.9M | $22.3M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $21.1M | $20.4M | $16.2M | $28.6M | $27.8M |
| 2022 | $14.1M | $13.8M | $16.6M | $24.7M | $23M |
| 2021 | $17.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Sulma Arias | Executive Director | 40 | $156.3K | $0 | $38K | $194.3K |
| Andrea Frye | Chief Operations Officer | 40 | $135K | $0 | $30.6K | $165.6K |
| Warren Corprew | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $129.6K | $0 | $27.7K | $157.3K |
| Jordan Estevao | Board Member & Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Tanzman | Board Member & Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alyssa Aguilera | Board Member & President | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Stafford | Board Member & Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sulma Arias
Executive Director
$194.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$156.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$38K
Andrea Frye
Chief Operations Officer
$165.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$135K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.6K
Warren Corprew
Chief Financial Officer
$157.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$129.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.7K
Jordan Estevao
Board Member & Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Will Tanzman
Board Member & Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Alyssa Aguilera
Board Member & President
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Larry Stafford
Board Member & Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Burke | Development Director | 40 | $112.2K | $0 | $20.6K | $132.7K |
| Veronica Milton | Controller | 40 | $116.5K | $0 | $13.1K | $129.7K |
| Sondra Youdelman | Campaigns Director | 40 | $108K | $0 | $21.5K | $129.6K |
| Adam Kruggel | Training Director | 40 | $101.7K | $0 | $18.6K | $120.3K |
| Laurel Wales | Chief Of Organizing Programs | 40 | $105K | $0 | $12.8K | $117.8K |
Lilian Burke
Development Director
$132.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$112.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.6K
Veronica Milton
Controller
$129.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$116.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.1K
Sondra Youdelman
Campaigns Director
$129.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$108K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandra Gomez | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Padin Collazo | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| George Kohl | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesse Hoyt | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Josie Mooney | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Grossinger | Board Member |
Alejandra Gomez
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Denise Padin Collazo
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
George Kohl
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $17.3M |
| $13.3M |
| $28.4M |
| $25.6M |
| 2020 | $19.4M | $19M | $8.8M | $22.9M | $21.4M |
| 2019 | $7.5M | $7.3M | $8.7M | $11.2M | $10.9M |
| 2018 | $15.4M | $12.6M | $11.1M | $13.2M | $12M |
| 2017 | $7.5M | $7M | $10.7M | $9.2M | $7.7M |
| 2016 | $13.8M | $13.5M | $7.1M | $12M | $11M |
| 2015 | $6.7M | $6.5M | $4.2M | $4.8M | $4.3M |
| 2014 | $3.4M | $3.3M | $2.8M | $1.9M | $1.8M |
| 2013 | $2.1M | $2M | $3.1M | $1.4M | $1.1M |
| 2012 | $3.6M | $3.5M | $3.6M | $2.4M | $2.1M |
| 2011 | $3.3M | $3.1M | $3.5M | $2.3M | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
Adam Kruggel
Training Director
$120.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$101.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.6K
Laurel Wales
Chief Of Organizing Programs
$117.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$105K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.8K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Lizeth Chacon | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Lassen | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Lighty | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jesse Hoyt
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Josie Mooney
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ken Grossinger
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lizeth Chacon
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Lassen
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Lighty
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0