EIN 26-2613701

PEOPLE'S Action

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(4)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
People's Action advances affordable health care and prescription drugs, advocates for tax fairness and fair immigration reform, and protects safety net programs. They promote economic, racial, and social equity through national, regional, and local advocacy campaigns. The organization is run by Warren Corprew and located in Chicago, IL.
Also known as...
Community Organizations in Action; Community Organizations in Action
Total revenues
$1,319,598
2022
Total expenses
$1,903,618
2022
Total assets
$3,016,832
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at PEOPLE'S Action

See schedule oadvocacy - the organization conducts advocacy and lobbying activities to support and advance national agenda for low- and moderate-income people. Our agenda is based around a range of issues affecting working people and their communities that include health care, clean energy, housing, immigration, access and affordability to higher education, and the overdose crisis and issues relating to criminalization of these communities. Achievements 2022:people's Action achieved significant victories with our member groups in local, state, and federal electionsby investing in organizing, training, deep canvassing, alliance building, and effective messaging. We were able tomobilize and engage communities nationwide around a shared vision for our future. The groundwork laid in 2022will enable us to promote progressive policies and continue to win elections with candidates who align with ourvision of an equitable economy and democracy for all.
See schedule opolitical - the organization engages in the electoral process by supporting candidates aligned with our organizational mission, our issue-based agenda and vision for the country. We generate energy around the election cycle using our issues and move people to participate in the democratic process through mass volunteerism. We support state and local organizations from across the country that are working towards building independent political power and functional models for co-governance.

Grants made by PEOPLE'S Action

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Colorado People's ActionAffiliate State Programs Support$120,000
Pennsylvania Stands UpAffiliate State Programs Support$100,000
Citizen Action of WisconsinAffiliate State Programs Support$85,000
...and 8 more grants made

Who funds PEOPLE'S Action

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Open Society Policy CenterSupport Policy Advocacy$360,000
Sixteen Thirty FundCivil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy$150,000
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$100,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at PEOPLE'S Action

NameTitleCompensation
Warren CorprewChief Financial Officer
Rosemary RiveraVice Chair$0
Robert KraigTreasurer$0
Juanita LewisBoard Member , Chair$0
Sulma AriasPast Executive Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for PEOPLE'S Action

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,253,298
Program services$66,274
Investment income and dividends$26
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,319,598

Form 990s for PEOPLE'S Action

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-06-08990View PDF
2018-122020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $160,000 from Open Society Policy Center
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizations
Issues
Human rightsCommunity improvementImmigration
Characteristics
Political advocacyPartially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1130 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
peoplesaction.org/ 
Phone
(312) 243-3035
IRS details
EIN
26-2613701
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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