United Power for Action and Justice Inc

EIN: 364205738 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$5,584,786
Total Expenses
$5,173,381
Total Assets
$2,097,491
Net Assets
$622,079
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
RICHARD TOWNSELL
Phone
7738038830
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

United Power for Action and Justice Inc, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 417% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.2M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

ADVOCACY FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, COMMON GOOD, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,584,786
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,584,786

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,811,614
Salaries & Benefits $252,037
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,120,048
Other Expenses $109,730
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,173,381

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,584,786 $1,080,458 +4.2%
Expenses $5,173,381 $971,394 +4.3%
Net Income $411,405 $109,064 +2.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$110,576
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD TOWNSELL President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Edith Hernandez Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nick Brunick Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shenita Muse Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS RYAN Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Yvonne Smith Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Audrey Pierce Asst Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shangwe Parker Asst Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEC HARRIS Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARK CRAIG Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY TOTSCH LEAD ORGANIZER 40.00
Officer
$93,500 $17,076 $110,576
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $5,584,786 $5,173,381 $2,097,491 $411,405
2023 $1,080,458 $971,394 $955,940 $109,064
2022 $202,376 $180,008 $121,223 $22,368
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