People Power Initiatives Inc
Charitable and educational programs and initiatives to foster and promote economic and social justice.
People Power Initiatives Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $126,025
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $437,764
- -58.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $414,904
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who People Power Initiatives Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Coalition for Police Accountability Olympia, WA | Program Support. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,025 | $437,764 | $414,904 | — | — |
| 2023 | $105,438 | $1,046,452 | $975,331 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $88,332 | $844,548 | $872,262 | — | — |
| 2021 | $115,374 | $782,081 | $868,428 | — | — |
| 2020 | $298,808 | $563,116 | $461,041 | — | — |
About People Power Initiatives Inc
Based on IRS filings
People Power Initiatives Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $126K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
People Power Initiatives Inc is led by Ben Cohen, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Cohen
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Wicks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Foos
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dal Lamagna
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about People Power Initiatives Inc
How large is People Power Initiatives Inc?
People Power Initiatives Inc reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $438K.
What is People Power Initiatives Inc?
People Power Initiatives Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Burlington, VT. It holds $126K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does People Power Initiatives Inc operate?
People Power Initiatives Inc has awarded grants in Washington.
What is People Power Initiatives Inc's EIN?
People Power Initiatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2592029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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