Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
WE ARE A TEAM OF ORGANIZATIONS WHO BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND TAKING ACTION. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP OUR FELLOW LOUISIANIANS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMAITON THEY NEED TO FIND THEIR VOICE, AND LEARN WHERE AND WHEN TO USE IT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.0M
Annual Giving
$511K
Grant Count
16
Avg Grant Size
$32K
About Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
Based on IRS filings
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $511K. Net investment income was $181K.
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 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,963,128 | $8,531,419 | $981,069 |
| Revenue | $8,450,335 | $4,325,325 | $982,923 |
| Expenses | $5,945,135 | $2,377,359 | $1,854 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $181,423 | $16,006 | $623 |
| 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
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cultural Crossroads Inc ($125,000), Southern Mutual Help Association Inc ($50,000), Memphis Artists for Change ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN MUTUAL HELP ASSOCIATION INC NEW IBERIA, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT & OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| CULTURAL CROSSROADS INC BATON ROUGE, LA | ARTSPRENEUR CONFERENCE (THE BUSINESS OF ART) | $125,000 |
| A BELLA LAFEMME SOCIETY BATON ROUGE, LA | GENERAL OPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR MARCH TO JUNE 2023 | $6,025 |
| STEP UP LOUISIANA ORGANIZING FUND NEW ORLEANS, LA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STEP UP LOUISIANA TO ATTEND ADVOCACY TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. | $25,000 |
| 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 |
| FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF LOUISIANA'S INCARCERATED CHILDREN NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR ANCHOR PARTNER SUPPORT OF POWER COALITION WORK AND CAMPAIGNS IN 2022 | $28,000 |
| A SANI HEARTBEAT FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | PARTNER SUPPORT GRANT FOR $20,000 TO SERVCE AS A MATCHING GRANT WITH THE YOUTH JUSTICE FUNDING COLLABORATIVE | $23,750 |
| LOUISIANA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BATON ROUGE, LA | ANCHOR PARTNER REGRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CHAPTER OF NAACP BATON ROUGE, LA | GRANT FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND GENERAL OPERATIONS | $6,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY NEW ORLEANS, LA | GRANT FUNDS FOR THE HEAT-RELATED EXPENSES | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY SHELTON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $239,610 |
| MORGAN SHANNON | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,225 |
| DYNISHA D HUGLE | DATA & TARGETING DIRECTOR | 40 | $114,610 |
| TELLY MADINA | FOUNDING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARCUS LITTLE | FOUNDING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GERRI HOBDY | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR NARESSA COFIELD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR ADREN WILSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power Coalition for Equity and Justice?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds $11.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Power Coalition for Equity and Justice?
As of 2024, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice holds $11.0M in total assets with $8.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $511K in 2024.
Where does Power Coalition for Equity and Justice operate?
Power Coalition for Equity and Justice has awarded grants in Louisiana, Tennessee.
What size grants does Power Coalition for Equity and Justice award?
In 2024, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice awarded 16 grants totaling $511K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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