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Poder in Action

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 462284158 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE W24 · Public & Societal Benefit · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.poderinaction.org
revenue
$3.5M
expenses
$2.3M
net assets
$4.2M
employees
27
volunteers
300
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

Training under represented, low income Arizonans to engage stakeholders in meaningful dialogue from collaborative partnerships and take action to address local issues to shift the landscape of social justice and public policy.

profile · synthesized from sources

Poder in Action is a grassroots organization based in Arizona that builds the power of people of color and working-class communities. They focus on disrupting systems of oppression, particularly police violence and criminalization, through organizing, civic advocacy, and movement building. The organization aims to achieve a liberated future where all people can thrive free from oppressive systems.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $148K
  2. #2 $185K
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Barrios al Poder
A power-building program led by working-class immigrant parents impacted by poli-migra, organizing community members and offering workshops on legal defense, resources for state violence, and civic engagement.
Family Bill of Rights Campaign
A campaign to exercise collective power and fight for community needs.
Family Justice Collective (FJC)
A program created by and for families who have had a loved one killed by police, providing knowledge, skills, support, and resources to disrupt police violence and promote healing.
Schools to Liberation Campaign
A campaign to exercise collective power and fight for community needs.
Youth Poder
A program that builds the collective power of young people to fight against criminalization and a culture of punishment in schools, led by youth impacted by systemic oppression and lack of educational resources.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Law Enforcement Line-of-Duty Death Response Training 4 activities
    • Family Justice Collective (FJC) Program
      Operates a support program for families impacted by police violence, offering a space to access resources, share experiences, and build skills for health, healing, and long-term stability.
    • Family Justice Collective program
      Operates a support program for families impacted by police violence, offering space for healing, skill-building, peer support, and access to resources for health and stability.
    • Resource distribution for families affected by police violence
      Provides a downloadable PDF resource guide created by affected families, offering practical information and support for families who have lost a loved one to police violence.
    • Support Resources for Families Impacted by Police Violence
      Provides a downloadable PDF resource guide created by affected families, offering practical information and support for families who have lost a loved one to police violence.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 2 activities
    • Community Advocacy and Policy Campaigns
      Engages in advocacy efforts to stop deportations, protect public school funding, and advance policies that safeguard communities from state violence and systemic harm.
    • Community advocacy and policy campaigns
      Engages in advocacy efforts to stop deportations, protect public school funding, and advance policies that safeguard communities from state violence and systemic harm.
  • Youth Public Art Projects 2 activities
    • Community Mural Initiative
      Facilitates the creation of public murals honoring victims of police violence, including a 2020 mural and ongoing collaboration with community members and businesses to secure spaces for long-term installations.
    • Community mural projects honoring victims of police violence
      Facilitated the creation of a 2020 mural honoring individuals killed by police and continues to collaborate with community members and businesses to secure spaces for long-term memorial murals.
  • Community Legal Education & Outreach 2 activities
    • Saber es Poder Workshops
      Hosts educational workshops that equip community members with knowledge on legal defense planning, protection from state violence, and civic engagement skills.
    • Saber es Poder community education workshops
      Hosts educational workshops that equip community members with knowledge on legal defense planning, protection from state violence, and civic engagement skills.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$3.49M
Contributions & grants$3.50M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$-21K
expenses
Total expenses$2.28M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$949K
Grants paid out$800
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.23M
Cash$3.80M
Investments$0
Liabilities$34K
Net assets$4.20M
Liquid reserves20.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +46.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Viridiana Hernandez Executive Director 2 $76K
board members · 3
  • Nichole Cassidy — Board Member
  • Siman Qassim — Board Member
  • Stephanie Luz Cordel — Board Member
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • AZ Poder Partner — Sister organization to Poder In Action.
  • Family Justice Collective Partner — Provides resources related to police violence.