CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND INC

EIN: 453860271 Education

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$1,919,211
Total Expenses
$2,160,788
Total Assets
$3,522,665
Net Assets
$2,686,934
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DAMAREO COOPER
Phone
3479852220
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND INC, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY ACTION (CPDA) AND ITS AFFILIATES KNOW THAT EVERYDAY PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD. WE UPEND BUSINESS AND POLITICS AS USUAL TO FORGE A REPRESENTATIVE, MULTIRACIAL GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY WHERE WE ALL THRIVE, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $596,191 Revenue: $81,551

CAMPAIGNSCPDA'S CAMPAIGNS PROGRAM ORGANIZES CAMPAIGNS IN CONCERT WITH OUR NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS THAT AIM TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO GOOD SCHOOLS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, QUALITY HEALTHCARE...

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CAMPAIGNSCPDA'S CAMPAIGNS PROGRAM ORGANIZES CAMPAIGNS IN CONCERT WITH OUR NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS THAT AIM TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO GOOD SCHOOLS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, QUALITY HEALTHCARE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR IMMIGRANTS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, GREATER CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY, A RESILIENT AND FAIR ECONOMY, AND A ROBUST AND RESPONSIVE DEMOCRACY. IN 2022, CPDA WORKED WITH 48 AFFILIATES AND OTHER PARTNERS TO WIN OVER 60 POLICY VICTORIES FOR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, AND ACROSS MORE THAN A DOZEN STATES.

Program 2
Expenses: $475,718 Revenue: $446,692

CANVASS NETWORKCPDA'S CANVASS LLC PROVIDES DIRECT FIELD CAPACITY TO OUR NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND HELPS THEM MOVE NEW CONTACTS TO ACTION THROUGH REMOTE PHONE AND TEXT FOLLOW UP. THIS WORK INCLUDES...

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CANVASS NETWORKCPDA'S CANVASS LLC PROVIDES DIRECT FIELD CAPACITY TO OUR NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND HELPS THEM MOVE NEW CONTACTS TO ACTION THROUGH REMOTE PHONE AND TEXT FOLLOW UP. THIS WORK INCLUDES BOTH DIRECT SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS GENERAL ACTIVATION OF CPDA NETWORK CONTACTS TOWARDS NETWORK WIDE EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING TURNOUT TO MONTHLY NATIONAL CALLS AND LARGER EVENTS. FINALLY, CPDA'S NATIONAL CANVASS SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND TESTING OF FIELD TACTICS AND FLOW, MESSAGING, AND LIST QUALITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CPDA'S IN-HOUSE DATA TEAM AND EXTERNAL RESEARCH PARTNERS TO ADVANCE COLLECTIVE LEARNING.

Program 3
Expenses: $421,880

EXECUTIVE OFFICE PROGRAMSEXECUTIVE OFFICE PROGRAMS IN 2023 INCLUDED THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL CULTURAL INITIATIVES, AND HOSTING CPDA'S THIRD PEOPLE'S CONVENTION, WHICH BROUGHT OVER...

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE PROGRAMSEXECUTIVE OFFICE PROGRAMS IN 2023 INCLUDED THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL CULTURAL INITIATIVES, AND HOSTING CPDA'S THIRD PEOPLE'S CONVENTION, WHICH BROUGHT OVER 1,200 AFFILIATE MEMBERS, AFFILIATE STAFF, AND CPDA STAFF TOGETHER FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN A LARGE-SCALE CONVENTION TO LEARN AND PLAN TOGETHER. IN 2023, CPDA'S NETWORK MANAGEMENT TEAM PROVIDED SUPPORT AND CAPACITY-BUILDING TO CPDA'S NETWORK OF 48 AFFILIATES, INCLUDING PROVIDING COACHING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF DATA MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZING FLOW, AND MEMBER LEADERSHIP TO THE NETWORK, PUBLISHING AND MAINTAINING AN ONGOING CALENDAR OF ENGAGEMENT AND ACTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFFILIATES IN THE NETWORK, AND ORGANIZING AND CONVENING NETWORK MEETINGS WITH SENIOR STAFF FROM AFFILIATES TO STRATEGIZE AND PLAN AROUND KEY PRIORITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,361,417
Program Service Revenue $528,243
Investment Income $29,551
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,919,211

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $232,193
Salaries & Benefits $665,553
Fundraising Expenses $7,760
Program Expenses $1,870,262
Other Expenses $1,263,042
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,160,788

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,919,211 $3,110,981 -0.4%
Expenses $2,160,788 $3,160,729 -0.3%
Net Income $-241,577 $-49,748 +3.9%
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
11
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
9

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
6
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAMAREO COOPER CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANALILIA MEJIA CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA LIVINGSTON BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB SOLANO BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE SOTO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURICE MITCHELL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIANNA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REYNA LOPEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THEO OSHIRO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDEN SNYDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUSTAVO TORRES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,919,211 $2,160,788 $3,522,665 $-241,577
2022 $3,110,981 $3,160,729 $3,012,629 $-49,748
2021 $4,158,856 $4,470,497 $3,536,940 $-311,641
2020 $12,474,481 $10,867,964 $8,201,972 $1,606,517
2019 $6,883,526 $7,586,047 $4,992,681 $-702,521
2018 $9,209,630 $7,947,906 $2,872,768 $1,261,724
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