Center For Popular Democracy Action Fund
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 09/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-3860271
Organization Overview
Center For Popular Democracy Action Fund is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Popular Democracy Action Fund 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, Center For Popular Democracy Action Fund generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2014, Center For Popular Democracy Action Fund has awarded 140 individual grants totaling $11,353,492. 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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CPD ACTION AND ITS AFFILIATES KNOW THAT EVERYDAY PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD. WE UPEND POLITICS AS USUAL TO FORGE A REPRESENTATIVE, MULTIRACIAL GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY WHERE WE ALL THRIVE, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAMPAIGNSCPDA'S CAMPAIGNS PROGRAM ORGANIZES CAMPAIGNS IN CONCERT WITH OUR NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS THAT AIM TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO GOOD SCHOOLS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, QUALITY HEALTHCARE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR IMMIGRANTS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, GREATER CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY, A RESILIENT AND FAIR ECONOMY, AND A ROBUST AND RESPONSIVE DEMOCRACY. IN 2022, CPDA WORKED WITH 48 AFFILIATES AND OTHER PARTNERS TO WIN OVER 60 POLICY VICTORIES FOR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, AND ACROSS MORE THAN A DOZEN STATES.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENTCPDA'S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND STAFF DEPLOYMENT ON VARIOUS ELECTORAL AND LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGNS FOCUSED ON VOTER PROTECTION AND ELECTION ENGAGEMENT. IN 2022, THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPED AND PILOTED A HEAT MAP TO GUIDE OUR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY, PRIORITIZING AND DEEPENING SUPPORT FOR AFFILIATES IN ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, MICHIGAN, NEVADA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND WISCONSIN. IN ADDITION, THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM BUILT A POPULAR EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT CONNECTED ATTACKS ON DEMOCRACY AND THE CIVIC POWER OF BIPOC COMMUNITIES TO THE HISTORY OF RESISTANCE. FINALLY, THIS PROGRAM ALSO PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN SUPPORTING AFFILIATES WITH GETTING OUT THE VOTE IN KEY STATES DURING THE 2022 ELECTIONS.
CANVASS NETWORKCPDA'S CANVASS PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO CPDA'S BASE AS WELL AS TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF AFFILIATES TO ENGAGE THEM ON KEY ISSUES AND PRIORITY CAMPAIGNS. THIS PROGRAM MADE OVER 22,000 CALLS AND HELD NEARLY 1,576 CONVERSATIONS IN 2022, MOBILIZING OVER 6,000 ACTION-TAKERS (TO SIGN PETITIONS, PHONE BANK, JOIN A MEETING, OR TURN OUT TO AN ACTION). THEY ALSO FACILITATED 35 TRAINING SESSIONS WITH HOUSING ORGANIZERS ON PHONE BANKING AND CANVASSING SKILLS WITH 21 ORGANIZERS FROM NINE AFFILIATES. THIS PROGRAM COLLABORATED WITH PARTNERS ON MESSAGE RESEARCH AND HELPED ORGANIZE DIRECT ACTIONS AND MOBILIZATIONS CALLING ATTENTION TO THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND HAVE YOUR VOTE COUNTED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Damareo Cooper Co-Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Analilia Mejia Co-Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Christina Livingston Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Soto Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maurice Mitchell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brianna Brown Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Community Labor Administrative Services Government Relations | 12/30/22 | $347,866 |
Basebuilder Llc Program Consulting | 12/30/22 | $150,325 |
Van Ness Creative Strategies Llc Digital Communications | 12/30/22 | $140,000 |
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 | $2,475,363 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $55,021 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,475,363 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $636,365 |
| Investment income | $1,010 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,757 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,110,981 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $789,500 |
| 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 | $924,384 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $81 |
| Payroll taxes | $115 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,264 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,179 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $885,829 |
| Advertising and promotion | $193,396 |
| Office expenses | $57,150 |
| Information technology | $59,851 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $152,719 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,897 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $18,364 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,160,729 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,211,019 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,214 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $310,663 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,615 |
| 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 | $6,149 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $418,969 |
| Total assets | $3,012,629 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,945 |
| 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 | $29,923 |
| Total liabilities | $82,868 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,292,240 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $637,521 |
| 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 | $3,012,629 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Popular Democracy Action Fund has awarded $782,500 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VAMOS - CONCERTACION CIUDADANA PURPOSE: PUERTO RICO | $150,000 |
CASA IN ACTION PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $67,500 |
MAKE THE ROAD ACTION PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $62,500 |
FEDERACION DE MAESTROS DE PUERTO RICO PURPOSE: PUERTO RICO | $65,000 |
FLORIDA RISING PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $50,000 |
TIDES ADVOCACY PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $45,000 |