Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice is a public charity based in New Orleans, Louisiana. It describes itself as a statewide civic engagement coalition that works to strengthen democracy and build community power, with an emphasis on communities historically excluded from civic and policy processes.
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice at a glance
In short: Power Coalition for Equity and Justice gave $1.2M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,182,084
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- Average grant
- $35,821
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $14,313,718
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
How to apply to Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
- Review Cycle
- The Letter of Interest instructions list June 21 at 11:59 p.m.; the year for that deadline is not specified.
- Deadline
- The Letter of Interest instructions list June 21 at 11:59 p.m.; the year for that deadline is not specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4930 Washington Ave Suite E, New Orleans, LA 70125
Phone: (504) 766-9289
Website: https://powercoalition.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Power Coalition for Equity and Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Step up Louisiana Organizing Fund ($325K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $946K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 36 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its civic engagement work as statewide in Louisiana, with a focus on communities of color. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (90%) and Tennessee (10%). The She Leads page names Alexandria, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and the River Parishes as fellowship locations, while noting that other areas would be considered.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2022) to $1.2M (2024, 21 months). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.2M.
*2024: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Step up Louisiana Organizing Fund New Orleans, LA | Constitutional convention field organizing 2024 step up 2024 grant; fall for liberation organizer in training program | $300,000 |
| Cultural Crossroads Inc Baton Rouge, LA | Artspreneur Conference (The Business of Art) | $125,000 |
| Women with a Vision Inc New Orleans, LA | Bail fund 2024; integrated voter engagement 2023 - youth organizing and education related to roe v wade; gold level sponsorship for the black tea party lgbtq vote outreach event 9/21 | $105,000 |
| Faith in Florida Orlando, FL | Pos purchase 03/01 8377 fl orlan pos purchase 03/01 8377 fl orlando in faith in fl us s; grant investing in black women-led climate justice efforts, black women organizer climate justice summit; ach prefund achbatch | $87,759 |
| Southern Mutual Help Association Inc New Iberia, LA | General Support & Operations | $50,000 |
| Memphis Artists for Change Memphis, TN | Grant to support movement and capacity building in memphis around the advocacy work with the tn legislature | $50,000 |
| Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families Baton Rouge, LA | Anchor Partner Regrant for General Support | $50,000 |
| The Center for Planning Excellence Inc Baton Rouge, LA | General Support | $50,000 |
| A'sani Heartbeat Foundation New Orleans, LA | Support grant for legislative education, policy analysis, grassroots advocacy and voter education; a'sani heartbeat foundation will distribute funds in accordance with programming and facilitation of educating black men about voting power | $38,750 |
| A Bella Lafemme Society Baton Rouge, LA | Redistricting Grant Pcej; Disaster Preparedness Supplies Grant Pcej | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization reported that it filed for an automatic extension of its 2024 Form 990 while closing its financial statements; the extension was accepted through November 15, 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | $14,313,718 | $15,934,145 | $12,615,761 | $1,182,084 | 33 | $492,183 |
| 2022 | $8,531,419 | $4,325,325 | $2,377,359 | $125,000 | 3 | $16,006 |
| 2021 | $981,069 | $982,923 | $1,854 | — | — | $623 |
*2024: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to equip Louisianans with the knowledge and information to activate their voices and learn when and how to use them. Its website describes a framework that centers people affected by harmful policies and calls for government accountability and intersectional policy advocacy.
In its 2024 filing, the organization describes voter education, power mapping, listening sessions, organizing, voter engagement, policy advocacy, and leadership development as program activities. It also reports that about 10% of its organizational time and expenditures in FY2024 went to activities meeting the IRS definition of lobbying; about 90% was dedicated to non-lobbying work, including voter engagement, leadership development, community education, and capacity building.
Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of missions. For example, Southern Mutual Help Association says its mission is to build strong, healthy, and prosperous rural communities, especially for women, low-income families, and people of color. The Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families says it works to improve children’s wellbeing through public policy advocacy, communications, and evidence-based programming. Memphis Artists for Change says it enhances community power and capacity through organizing and arts-based programming. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
Other notable 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Southern Mutual Help Association for general support and operations; Memphis Artists for Change for movement and capacity building around advocacy with the Tennessee Legislature; Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families for an anchor-partner regrant; and The Center for Planning Excellence for general support. Additional grants included $28,000 to Families & Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children for anchor-partner support of coalition work and campaigns; $25,000 to Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund for an advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.; and $20,000 to Alliance for Affordable Energy for an election-season education campaign.
The organization’s website describes She Leads as a community activist fellowship for women of color. The listed program offers awards of up to $3,000 to individual women activists in specified Louisiana communities, with other areas also considered. This is a fellowship for individuals, distinct from the organization’s grants to other organizations. The website’s Letter of Interest instructions call for a brief application answering five questions about the applicant’s work and community; applicants may also submit materials such as a résumé, flyer, or bio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Ashley Shelton, President & CEO; Morgan Shannon, Deputy Director; Dynisha D Hugle, Data & Targeting Director; Telly Madina and Marcus Little, Founding Members; Gerri Hobdy, Board Chair; Dr. Naressa Cofield, Treasurer; and Dr. Adren Wilson, Secretary.
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice is led by Ashley Shelton, Founder, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Shelton
Founder, President & CEO
Founder, President & CEO → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Founder, President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$80K (2022) → $351K (2024)
Dynisha D. Hugle
Data & Targeting Director
Director → Data & Targeting Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$241K (2024)
Quincy Bates
Director of Strategic Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
Morgan Shannon
Senior Advisor
Director → Senior Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$197K (2024)
Phyllis M. Hill
Bswc Executive Lead
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$167K (2024)
Adren Wilson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naressa Cofield
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Littles
Founding Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gerri Hobdy (2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Telly Madina (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $351K, to Ashley Shelton (Founder, President & CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
How much does Power Coalition for Equity and Justice give each year?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice gave $1.2M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 21 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Power Coalition for Equity and Justice's typical grant size?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $35,821, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Power Coalition for Equity and Justice give grants?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice gives mostly in Louisiana: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (14 grants), Baton Rouge, LA (10 grants) and New Iberia, LA (2 grants).
Does Power Coalition for Equity and Justice give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Power Coalition for Equity and Justice's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Power Coalition for Equity and Justice's largest grantees?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice's largest 2024 grantees include Step up Louisiana Organizing Fund ($325,000 across 2 grants), Cultural Crossroads Inc ($125,000) and Women with a Vision Inc ($105,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Power Coalition for Equity and Justice?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.9M.
What does Power Coalition for Equity and Justice fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to equip Louisianans with the knowledge and information to activate their voices and learn when and how to use them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Power Coalition for Equity and Justice?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check powercoalition.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Power Coalition for Equity and Justice's EIN?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2511340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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