Disability Power Bloc
Disability Power Bloc is a fiscal sponsor for disability justice work.
Disability Power Bloc at a glance
In short: Disability Power Bloc gave $86K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,279
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,760
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,179
- Total assets
- $660,687
- +1162.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Disability Power Bloc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rampd ($51K). Together the top 3 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2024) to $138K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rampd New York, NY | Disability Justice Programs | $51,225 |
| Diversability Bethesda, MD | Disability Justice Programs | $21,179 |
| Holistic Hyperbarics Berkeley, CA | Disability Justice Programs | $13,875 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $660,687 | $1,003,647 | $395,288 | $86,279 | 3 |
| 2023 | $52,331 | $232,825 | $199,999 | $137,580 | 3 |
About Disability Power Bloc
Based on IRS filings
Disability Power Bloc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $661K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $86K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Disability Power Bloc is led by Alex Locust, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Locust
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Anya Cherneff
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$43K (2024)
Nina Asay
President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Monroe
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik James Escareno
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jp
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lotus Boy
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Wilson-Beattie
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Garcia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ly Xinzhen M Zhangsun Brown
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Yu
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jaim Rodriguez (2023) — Director
- Former: Jensen Caraballo (2023) — Director
- Former: Keisha Greaves (2023) — Director
- Former: Lydia X Z Brown (2023) — Director
- Former: Sandra Irene Conley (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $43K, to Anya Cherneff (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Disability Power Bloc
How much does Disability Power Bloc give each year?
Disability Power Bloc gave $86K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $138K across 3 grants.
What is Disability Power Bloc's typical grant size?
Disability Power Bloc's median grant in 2024 was $21,179, and its average grant was $28,760, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Disability Power Bloc give grants?
Disability Power Bloc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (25%) and California (16%).
Does Disability Power Bloc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Disability Power Bloc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disability Justice Programs" (3 grants).
How large is Disability Power Bloc?
Disability Power Bloc reported $661K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Disability Power Bloc?
Disability Power Bloc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $661K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Disability Power Bloc's EIN?
Disability Power Bloc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3308510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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