PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES INC: Form 990, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES INC (EIN 46-2592029)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2025-11-14
- IRS object ID
- 202523189349305237
- Schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2025-11-14T10:44:36-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 030327374 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MCSOLEY MCCOY & CO | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 118 TILLEY DRIVE STE 202 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SOUTH BURLINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | VT | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 05403 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 462592029 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | PEOP | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 8026510193 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 191 BANK STREET 3RD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BURLINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | VT | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 05401 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BEN COHEN | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT/TREAS | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 8026510193 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2025-11-14 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | 0 | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | CONNIE FELLION | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01875413 | PTIN |
| Phone | 8026581808 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2025-11-14 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | BEN COHEN | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 191 BANK STREET 3RD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BURLINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | VT | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 05401 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $439,710 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | STAMPSTAMPEDE.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2013 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | VT | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | FOSTER AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 6 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 6 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 6 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $1,051,726 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $437,239 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $0 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $0 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $0 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $0 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | -$5,274 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $525 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $1,046,452 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $437,764 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $23,000 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $12,000 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $0 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $0 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $0 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $952,331 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $402,904 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $975,331 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $414,904 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $71,121 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $22,860 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $105,438 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $126,025 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $24,077 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $21,804 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $81,361 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $104,221 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $284,482 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $12,000 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | THE EISENHOWER MEDIA NETWORK:AN ORGANIZATION OF EXPERT FORMER MILITARY, INTELLIGENCE, AND CIVILIAN NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIALS DEVOTED TO USING EARNED AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT NATIONAL DEFENSE ISSUES AND BUDGET PRIORITIES.- WE GREW OUR FELLOWS FROM 11 TO 15 AND HELPED GENERATE OVER 346 ARTICLES AND HUNDREDS OF PODCAST INTERVIEWS, INCLUDING INTERVIEWS WITH NPR, NEWSWEEK, POLITICO, THE HILL AND OTHER TOP NATIONAL OUTLETS- WE HELD AN ANNUAL IN PERSON MEETING WITH THE FELLOWS.- WE HOSTED AN ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY IN WASHINGTON DC THE PIERRE SPREY AWARDS WITH OVER 50 GUESTS AND AWARD PRIZES TO TWO REPORTERS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING. - WE MAINTAINED A WEBSITE WITH UPDATED EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $100,000 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | UP IN ARMS:A FOUR-YEAR CAMPAIGN TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR A REDUCTION IN EXCESSIVE PENTAGON SPENDING AND TO TRANSFER THOSE FUNDS TO OTHER PRIORITIES THAT FUEL THE AMERICAN DREAM, LIKE HEALTHCARE, CHILDCARE, AND EDUCATION. WE DEVELOPED CAMPAIGN STRATEGY AND PLAN FOR NEW CAMPAIGN THAT LAUNCHED IN 2025 | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $15,436 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | STAMP STAMPEDE:A NATIONAL MOVEMENT WITH OVER 137,326 MEMBERS DEDICATED TO LEGALLY STAMPING MESSAGES ON DOLLARS TO PROTEST BIG MONEY IN POLITICS AND ROADBLOCKS TO VOTING FOR MINORITIES, STUDENTS, DISABLED, AND LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.- WE RECRUITED 117 NEW MEMBERS- WE MAINTAINED A WEBSITE THAT LOGGED 114,589 REPORTED STAMPED BILL SIGHTINGS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | ASSANGE DEFENSE:COMPRISING HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS, PRESS FREEDOM ADVOCATES, CIVIL LIBERTIES LAWYERS, AND SUPPORTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, ASSANGE DEFENSE ORGANIZES PUBLIC RALLIES, PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE UNPRECEDENTED PROSECUTION AGAINST JULIAN ASSANGE AND THE THREAT IT POSES TO THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS IN THE U.S.- WE PRODUCE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT PRESS FREEDOM FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE. - WE HELPED ORGANIZE AND SUPPORT OVER A 100 EVENTS NATIONWIDE INCLUDING DISTRIBUTED EVENTS ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY AND INDEPENDENCE DAY. - WE RAN ONLINE PUBLIC EDUCATION ADS ABOUT PRESS FREEDOM IN THE UNITED STATES. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $399,918 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | 0 | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | 0 | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | 0 | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | Yes (1) | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | 0 | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 13 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 0 | EmployeeCnt |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | 0 | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | 0 | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 6 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 6 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | 0 | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | 0 | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | 0 | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ASHLEY LYNCH | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 8026510193 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 191 BANK ST | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BURLINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | VT | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 05401 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| No Listed Persons Compensated | Yes (X) | NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (6 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN COHEN | ||||||
| PRESIDENT/TREAS | 15.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAL LAMAGNA | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 0.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH WICKS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| RICHARD FOOS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DANIEL GOLDBERG | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| NINA TURNER | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $0 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $0 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | 0 | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp
Contractor Name ContractorName
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ERIKSON COMMUNICATION GROUP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Contractor Address ContractorAddress
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 157 PARK ROW STE 102 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BRUNSWICK | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | ME | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 04011 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Services | CONSULTING | ServicesDesc |
| Compensation | $186,500 | CompensationAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| All Other Contributions | $437,239 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $437,239 | TotalContributionsAmt |
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | $2,471 | GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $1,946 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $525 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $525 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $437,764 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $525 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $0 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,000 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $119 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $119 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,647 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $1,647 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $297,750 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $297,500 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $250 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $50,028 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $50,028 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,811 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $124 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,687 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $13,454 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $13,454 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $13,072 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $5,241 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,831 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,166 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $1,166 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| REIMBURSEMENTS | $7,846 | $7,846 | |
| CRM - MAILCHIMP | $7,488 | $7,488 | |
| EVENT EXPENSES | $5,786 | $5,786 | |
| BANK AND OTHER FEES | $1,286 | $1,286 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $451 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $451 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $414,904 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $399,918 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $14,986 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $0 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $91,842 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $112,574 | EOYAmt |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $13,596 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $13,451 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $105,438 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $126,025 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $24,077 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $21,804 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $24,077 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $21,804 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Org Does Not Follow FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind |
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Pd In Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Oth Fnds RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $81,361 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $104,221 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $81,361 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $104,221 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $105,438 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $126,025 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $22,860 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | 0 | FSAuditedInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $540,199 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $777,669 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $832,788 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,051,726 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $437,239 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3,639,621 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $540,199 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $777,669 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $832,788 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,051,726 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $437,239 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3,639,621 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $3,117,274 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $522,347 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $3,639,621 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $274,675 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.14350 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.11960 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Private Foundation170 | Yes (X) | PrivateFoundation170Ind |
| Facts And Circumstances Test | SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINES 17A AND 17B: PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES RAISED PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR TOTALING 14.35% OF OUR TOTAL GROSS REVENUE, ABOVE THE 10% REQUIRED TO ALLOW PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES TO QUALIFY UNDER THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST. THE FOLLOWING FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES FURTHER DEMONSTRATE THAT PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES CONTINUES TO QUALIFY AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.BACKGROUND: ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT. PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVE LEGACY PROGRAM HAS BEEN THE STAMP STAMPEDE, A GRASSROOTS PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO INFORM CITIZENS ABOUT THE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL INTEREST MONEY IN CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS AND THE IMPACT OF VOTER SUPPRESSION IN LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTIONS. WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ORGANIZED TO ATTRACT PUBLIC SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. IN 2024 WE RECRUITED OVER 117 NEW MEMBERS WHICH WE DEFINE AS PEOPLE WHO PURCHASE A STAMP ON OUR WEBSITE AND FROM EMAIL MARKETING PROMOTIONS. IN 2024, OUR GROSS STAMP SALES WERE OVER $2,470. COMBINED WITH $16,338.75 IN DONATIONS FROM 220 INDIVIDUALS OUR PUBLIC SUPPORT SHOULD SURPASS THE NECESSARY THRESHOLD, HOWEVER, BECAUSE WE SELL THE STAMPS CLOSE TO OUR COST, THE NET VALUE IS INSIGNIFICANT. PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES MAINTAINS A WEBSITE FOR THE STAMP STAMPEDE THAT RECEIVES BETWEEN 5,000 AND 10,000 UNIQUE VISITORS PER MONTH, WE MAINTAIN AN EMAIL LIST WITH OVER 40,000 SUBSCRIBERS, A TWITTER ACCOUNT WITH 32,300 FOLLOWERS, AND A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT WITH 12,640 FANS. THROUGH BOTH DONATIONS AND THE SALES OF ONLINE MERCHANDISE, PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES HAS ALWAYS CONSISTENTLY SOUGHT, AND CONTINUES TO SEEK, ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SUPPORT.IN ADDITION TO OUR LEGACY PROGRAM, PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES CONTINUED OUR WORK IN 2024 WITH A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR A FREE PRESS AND AN INITIATIVE TO BUILD TRUST IN PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS. THESE TWO NEW PROGRAMS WERE MADE POSSIBLE BY AN INCREASE GRANT FROM A SINGLE DONOR, BUT THEY HAVE HELPED ATTRACT THOUSANDS OF NEW GRASSROOTS SUPPORTERS INCLUDING OVER 16,000 INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS FOR EISENHOWER MEDIA NETWORK. PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT. 2024 IS THE ELEVENTH YEAR OF PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES EXISTENCE. WHILE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR FUNDING HAS ALWAYS COME FROM A FEW INDIVIDUALS, OUR FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS COME FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES, INCLUDING MEMBERS WHO PAY A ONE-TIME MEMBER FEE (THE COST OF A STAMP) TO JOIN THE ORGANIZATION, THAT FEE COMES WITH A STAMP AND THE MEMBERS ARE CALLED STAMPERS. SOURCES OF SUPPORT. PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES SUPPORT IS DRAWN FROM SMALL-DOLLAR INDIVIDUAL DONORS, LARGE-DOLLAR INDIVIDUAL DONORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. BETWEEN NEW AND ACTIVE MEMBERS AND GRASSROOTS DONORS, THAT INCLUDED SUPPORT FROM 337 PEOPLE IN 2024 REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY. PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES DEALS WITH ISSUES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE AND OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES A REGIONALLY DIVERSE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS FROM VERMONT, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, AND CALIFORNIA. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS. ALL OF PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE TO A WIDE AUDIENCE. THESE FACTORS, COMBINED WITH PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES CONTINUED ABILITY TO GENERATE PUBLIC SUPPORT EXCEEDING THE 10% MINIMUM PERCENTAGE, DEMONSTRATES THAT PEOPLE POWER INITIATIVES CONTINUES TO QUALIFY AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITY. | FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $131,209 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $155,839 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Total | $287,048 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $430,572 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $278 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $8,551 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Total | $8,829 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $32,802 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $38,960 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Total | $71,762 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $107,643 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $278 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $8,551 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Total | $8,829 | TotalAmt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Type | PIERRE SPREY AWARDS. | GrantTypeTxt |
| Recipient | 3 | RecipientCnt |
| Cash Grant | $12,000 | CashGrantAmt |
| Valuation Method Used | CASH PAID | ValuationMethodUsedDesc |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE RECIPIENTS OF THE PIERRE SPREY AWARD ARE SELECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT PANEL OF JUDGES. THE WINNERS ARE CHOSEN BASED ON QUALITY, ORIGINALITY, INSIGHT, ANALYSIS, AND COMPOSITION. MORE DETAILS ON THE AWARD AND HOW TO SUBMIT CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.THEPIERRESPREYAWARD.ORG | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | LINE 11B EXPLANATION - ORGANIZATION WILL CIRCULATE THE 990 TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD PRESIDENT WILL REVIEW THE 990. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: A.WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. B.WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. 1.DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 2.DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3.PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST A.AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVING THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. B.THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C.AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D.IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | NO OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CAMPAIGN MANAGER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 120,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 120,000. DIRECTOR EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 90,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 90,000. MEMEBERSHIP FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 250. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 250. SENIOR FELLOWS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 52,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,500. ORGANIZING CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,000. SUPPORT STAFF: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 30,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 30,000. |
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