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Peoples Action Institute

Public charity
Community Development · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-2755109

About

The mission of people's action institute is to advance a long-term agenda for racial, economic and gender justice by investing in powerful state and local organizations and campaigns that win real change in people's lives

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Community Development
Employees
71
Volunteers
13

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$12.8M
Expenses
$18.4M
Assets
$24.9M
Liabilities
$2.6M

Financial history

$18.4M$9.2M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $12.8M · Peak FY2018: $15.4M · Avg: $11.8M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
$2.7M
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Address

1130 N Milwaukee AVE
Chicago, IL, 60642-401

Governance

Voting board members13
Independent members13
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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