Poder
We strengthen the voice and leadership of our communities to drive meaningful change. Through collective action, we work to break down barriers, improve quality of life, and create a future where our people can thrive with dignity, opportunity, and lasting freedom.
Poder at a glance
In short: Poder gave $265K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $265K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $265,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $265,000
- Median grant
- $265,000
- Total assets
- $1,808,640
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Poder funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PoderOSX PAC ($265K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2020) to $337K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PoderOSX PAC Phoenix, AZ | Gift to PAC | $265,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,808,640 | $316,893 | $759,504 | $265,000 | 1 | $3,953 |
| 2024 | $2,218,133 | $1,567,484 | $867,434 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,483,538 | $1,193,262 | $247,434 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $637,095 | $458,757 | $766,193 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $852,151 | $419,962 | $855,997 | $337,070 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $1,261,482 | $1,326,115 | $394,389 | $94,001 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | $92,317 | $146,202 | $53,885 | — | — | — |
About Poder
Based on IRS filings
Poder is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $265K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Poder is led by Nichole Cassidy, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nichole Cassidy
President
Board President → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Laughlin
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabel Garcia
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Luz Cordel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maher Osman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zarinah Tavares
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Viridiana Hernandez (2023–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Ceyshe Napa (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Siman Qaasim (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Rubio (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Chapman (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Luke Black (2018–2021) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Poder
How much does Poder give each year?
Poder gave $265K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Poder?
Poder reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $317K.
What is Poder?
Poder is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Poder operate?
Poder has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What is Poder's EIN?
Poder's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0983906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS October 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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