POWER CALIFORNIA HARNESSES THE ENERGY OF YOUNG VOTERS OF COLOR AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CREATE A STATE THAT IS EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE AND JUST FOR EVERYONE WHO CALLS CALIFORNIA HOME.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
-11.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+190.2% YoY
Grant Count
29
+480.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-50.0% YoY
About Power California
Based on IRS filings
Power California is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $387K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,371,809 | $10,622,175 | $10,231,826 |
| Revenue | $5,123,348 | $4,617,303 | $8,707,902 |
| Expenses | $6,257,295 | $4,429,281 | $3,849,395 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $386,626 | $106,502 | $44,379 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Powerca Action ($334,335), Chinese Progressive Association ($103,000), Inner City Struggle ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| POWERCA ACTION LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $334,335 |
| PICO CALIFORNIA OAKLAND, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $56,000 |
| CALIFORNIA CALLS EDUCATION FUND LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $15,000 |
| CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK LONG BEACH, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $15,000 |
| INNER CITY STRUGGLE LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $80,000 |
| BUEN VECINO THOUSAND OAKS, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $50,000 |
| ACCE INSTITUTE LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $37,500 |
| BLACK WOMEN FOR WELLNESS LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $15,000 |
| CALIFORNIA CALLS LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $36,000 |
| CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE UNITED FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY VENTURA, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUIS SANCHEZ | PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $185,425 |
| DANA GINN PAREDES | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TYLER OKEKE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHRISTIAN ARANA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RANDY VILLEGAS | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 08/24) | 1 | — |
| PRINCESS BELL | SENIOR ASSOICIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $157,667 |
| ALICIA OLIVAREZ | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $146,814 |
| ELIZABETH LUGO | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $131,508 |
| MARISA MORAZA | CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR | 40 | $119,969 |
| AURORA CASTELLANOS | REGIONAL FIELD LEAD | 40 | $109,792 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power California?
Power California is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $9.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Power California?
As of 2024, Power California holds $9.4M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 29 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Power California operate?
Power California has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Washington.
What size grants does Power California award?
In 2024, Power California awarded 29 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Power California's EIN?
Power California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0651682. 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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