People's Action
PEOPLE'S ACTION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL EQUITY THROUGH NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS.
Key facts about People's Action
- EIN
- 26-2613701
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $3,226,069
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+10.4% YoY
Revenue
$2.1M
+107.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$40
-13.0% YoY
Expenses
$2.5M
+135.2% YoY
About People's Action
Based on IRS filings
People's Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $40.
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 | $3,226,069 | $2,921,763 | $3,016,832 |
| Revenue | $2,147,474 | $1,033,279 | $1,319,598 |
| Expenses | $2,492,548 | $1,059,706 | $1,903,618 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $40 | $46 | $26 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIENNE EVANS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DREAMA CALDWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELIANNE FARHAT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES HASLAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUANITA LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LARRY STAFFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PAMELA TWISS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REGINALD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROSEMARY RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SULMA ARIAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| WARREN CORPREW | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 8 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is People's Action?
People's Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is People's Action?
As of 2024, People's Action holds $3.2M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue.
Where does People's Action operate?
People's Action has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What is People's Action's EIN?
People's Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2613701. 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.