Community Improvement
Peoples Action Institute
CHICAGO, IL
Total revenue
$12.8M
Total expenses
$18.4M
Net assets
$22.3M
Grants received
$21.2M
112 grants
EIN
362755109
Tax year
2024
Mission
The mission of people's action institute is to advance a long-term agenda for racial, economic and gender justice by investing in powerful state and local organizations and campaigns that win real change in people's lives.
Programs
2 programs
See schedule ocampaignsthe care over cost campaign trains everyday people in organizing and empowers them to advocate for healthcare policies that prioritize people and their care over profits at big health insurance companies and in government policies. The campaign supports people to challenge claim denials and exposes the inhumane ways that insurance companies profit from people at their most vulnerable. Our work resulted in victories for individuals fighting care denials and is building toward systemic change.the people and planet first campaign focused on two key areas: utility justice and green and healthy schools. These campaigns addressed practical needs that affect families across the country high energy bills and deteriorating school facilities while also advancing climate resilience goals. Many families struggle to pay for basic needs like electricity and gas, and many public school districts face budget cuts that affect educational quality. Our campaigns offered practical solutions to reduce costs and pollution while increasing community health.our homes guarantee campaign supported member organizations in developing tenant associations, organizing against rent hikes, and advocating for housing policies that prioritize people over profits. We provided training, strategic support, and resources to help local organizations build tenant power and win concrete improvements in housing conditions and affordability. This campaign connects local housing struggles to national policy advocacy to ensure access to quality, safe and truly affordable housing for all.
See schedule ocenter for health, environment & justicethis project supports a nationwide network of more than 300 local community groups to achieve critical impacts at the local, regional, statewide and national levels on issues relating to toxic chemicals, polluting facilities, and other environmental dangers.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
21 listed
SULMA ARIAS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$156K
40 hrs/wk
ANDREA FRYE
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
$135K
40 hrs/wk
WARREN CORPREW
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
$130K
40 hrs/wk
MARY LASSEN
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
MICHAEL LIGHTY
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
JORDAN ESTEVAO
BOARD MEMBER & SECRETARY
—
3 hrs/wk
LIZETH CHACON
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
DENISE PADIN COLLAZO
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
JESSE HOYT
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
WILL TANZMAN
BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER
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1 hrs/wk
KEN GROSSINGER
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
ALEJANDRA GOMEZ
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
ALYSSA AGUILERA
BOARD MEMBER & PRESIDENT
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3 hrs/wk
JOSIE MOONEY
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
LARRY STAFFORD
BOARD MEMBER & VICE CHAIR
—
1 hrs/wk
GEORGE KOHL
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
VERONICA MILTON
CONTROLLER
$117K
40 hrs/wk
LILIAN BURKE
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
$112K
40 hrs/wk
SONDRA YOUDELMAN
CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR
$108K
40 hrs/wk
LAUREL WALES
CHIEF OF ORGANIZING PROGRAMS
$105K
40 hrs/wk
ADAM KRUGGEL
TRAINING DIRECTOR
$102K
40 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
RADISSON BLU MOA LLC
CONSULTING
WENDOLY MARTE
PROJECT MANAGER
Grants received
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Funded by
$21.2M from 52 funders · 112 grants · 2017–2024
$4.5M · 8 grants · 2017–2023
$4.1M · 8 grants · 2020
$3.0M · 5 grants · 2020–2024
$2.9M · 9 grants · 2018–2024
$986K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$700K · 3 grants · 2022–2024
$500K · 2 grants · 2017
$400K · 2 grants · 2020