Building People Power is located in Oakland, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Building People Power is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Building People Power generated $4.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 3 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $202.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (30.3%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ESTABLISH A BUILDING TO PROVIDE AND HOST EVENTS, LEARNING AND MEETING SPACE AND RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND POPULATIONS VULNERABLE TO DISPLACEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALTHOUGH BPP WAS, AND STILL IS, IN PRECONSTRUCTION PHASE WITH THE VACANT BUILDING, WE WERE STILL HOLDING MONTHLY PROGRAMMING IN THE BACKLOT OF 4400 TELEGRAPH FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2022. DESPITE NOT HAVING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF 4400 TELEGRAPH, CRITICAL RESISTANCE ANCHORED BY LOCAL OAKLAND COMMUNITY LEADER, DANIA CABELLO HELD MONTHLY EVENTS OUTSIDE THE BUILDING. FREEDOM FRIDAYS IS A MONTHLY SOCIALLY-DISTANCED, AND INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT SERIES AT 4400 TELEGRAPH AVE IN THE BACK LOT ON 44TH WHERE WE PUT PIC ABOLITION INTO PRACTICE. IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS, WE AMPLIFY ABOLITIONIST CAMPAIGNS AND BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN MOVEMENTS HAPPENING INSIDE PRISONS AND THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY. BETWEEN DECEMBER 2020 AND JULY 2022, CRITICAL RESISTANCE HOSTED OVER 17 FREEDOM FRIDAYS, FEATURING DOZENS OF MOVEMENT PARTNERS, WITH OVER 1000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS CYCLING THROUGH ATTENDANCE. SINCE JUNE 2023, BPP HAS PARTNERED WITH DAVID BAKER ARCHITECTS WHO ARE IN THE PROCESS OF DESIGNING THE RENOVATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lily Fahsi-Haskell President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Viju Matthew Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Alexander Camacho Director | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Woods Ervin COO | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Justis Allen Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Yasin S Bradley Consulting | 12/30/22 | $0 |
12/30/22 | $743,667 |
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 | $4,600,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,600,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,299 |
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 | $4,608,299 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,496 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $113,810 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $501 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $20,916 |
Insurance | $18,377 |
All other expenses | $287 |
Total functional expenses | $202,297 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,342,395 |
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 | $3,580,436 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $6,555 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,929,386 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,542 |
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 | $30,542 |
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 | $7,898,844 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,929,386 |