Dignity and Power Now

EIN: 463064675 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Los Angeles, CA

Total Revenue
$3,903,550
Total Expenses
$3,301,734
Total Assets
$4,939,226
Net Assets
$4,935,079
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
2137457135
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Dignity and Power Now, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $602K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

Dignity and Power Now (DPN) is a Los Angeles based grassroots organization that fights for the dignity and power of all incarcerated people, their families, and communities. DPNs mission is to build a Black and Brown led abolitionist movement rooted in community powertowards the goal of acheiving transformative justice and healing justice.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,798,739
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $104,811
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,903,550

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $421,876
Salaries & Benefits $2,053,354
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,875,605
Other Expenses $826,504
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,301,734

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,903,550 $5,787,089 -0.3%
Expenses $3,301,734 $4,458,330 -0.3%
Net Income $601,816 $1,328,759 -0.5%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
15
Volunteers
100

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
3
$359,314
Total Directors
5
$148,190
Key Employees
3
$329,143
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sean Kennedy Board Chairperson 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Anthony Johnson Strategic Advisor/Board Secretary 40.00
Officer Director
$148,190 $0 $148,190
Sandra Neal Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hilda Eke Executive Director/ Treasurer 40.00
Officer Highest
$211,124 $0 $211,124
Ren Yo Hwang Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ebonie Hubbard Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James F Nelson Senior Campaign & Advocacy Manager 40.00
Key Emp
$127,723 $0 $127,723
Michael J Saavedra Peacekeeping and Legal Lead 40.00
Key Emp
$100,523 $0 $100,523
Janet Asante Campaign & Policy Manager 40.00
Key Emp
$100,897 $0 $100,897
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
2025 $3,903,550 $3,301,734 $4,939,226 $601,816
2024 $5,787,089 $4,458,330 $4,337,171 $1,328,759
2023 $4,847,002 $4,639,704 $3,026,885 $207,298
2022 $5,281,658 $5,548,811 $2,979,895 $-267,153
2021 $5,194,586 $4,291,183 $3,267,740 $903,403
2020 $4,188,438 $2,610,228 $2,274,896 $1,578,210
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