THE CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY ACTION (CPDA) AND ITS AFFILIATES KNOW THAT EVERYDAY PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD. WE UPEND BUSINESS AND POLITICS AS USUAL TO FORGE A REPRESENTATIVE, MULTIRACIAL GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY WHERE WE ALL THRIVE, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$687K
+195.9% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$172K
+269.9% YoY
About Center for Popular Democracy
Based on IRS filings
Center for Popular Democracy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $687K. Net investment income was $225K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,723,688 | $3,522,665 | $3,012,629 |
| Revenue | $2,771,306 | $1,919,211 | $3,110,981 |
| Expenses | $3,146,331 | $2,160,788 | $3,160,729 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $224,570 | $29,551 | $-747 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Popular Democracy Pac ($537,078), One Pennsylvania Inc ($50,000), Make the Road Action ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| POPULAR DEMOCRACY PAC BROOKLYN, NY | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $537,078 |
| ONE PENNSYLVANIA INC PITTSBURGH, PA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $50,000 |
| MAKE THE ROAD ACTION BROOKLYN, NY | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $50,000 |
| TIDES ADVOCACY SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAMAREO COOPER | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5.6 | $32,110 |
| ANALILIA MEJIA | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5.2 | $29,179 |
| CHRISTINA LIVINGSTON | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROB SOLANO | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE SOTO | BOARD SECRETARY (THROUGH JANUARY) | 1 | — |
| REYNA LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER (THRU AUG); SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MAURICE MITCHELL | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRIANNA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THEO OSHIRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRANDEN SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GUSTAVO TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER FREEDMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 2.2 | $9,885 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Popular Democracy?
Center for Popular Democracy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Popular Democracy?
As of 2024, Center for Popular Democracy holds $3.7M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $687K in 2024.
Where does Center for Popular Democracy operate?
Center for Popular Democracy has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, PR, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Center for Popular Democracy award?
In 2024, Center for Popular Democracy awarded 4 grants totaling $687K — an average of about $172K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Popular Democracy's EIN?
Center for Popular Democracy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3860271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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