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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by PA ALLIANCE ACTION.

Totals

Total revenue
$3,639,376
Total expenses
$3,379,353
Contributions and grants received
$3,610,535
Grants paid
$1,500,500
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$28,841
Total assets, end of year
$672,343
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$672,343
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,943,025
Management and general expenses
$276,628
Fundraising expenses
$159,700
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,943,025

Program services were 87.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $0

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $3,610,535

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: Cost Sharing

    total $27,500 · related or exempt $27,500 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11b · Other revenue: Vendor Refunds

    total $1,341 · related or exempt $1,341 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $28,841

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,500,500 · program services $1,500,500

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $240,150 · program services $171,985 · management and general $31,115 · fundraising $37,050

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $32,768 · management and general $32,768

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $96,000 · management and general $96,000

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $117,000 · fundraising $117,000

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $3,090 · program services $0 · management and general $3,090 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $3,500 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $3,500

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $9,885 · program services $0 · management and general $9,885 · fundraising $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $2,776 · program services $0 · management and general $2,776 · fundraising $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $24,000 · program services $0 · management and general $24,000 · fundraising $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $16,461 · program services $0 · management and general $16,461 · fundraising $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $12,642 · program services $0 · management and general $12,642 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $1,902 · program services $0 · management and general $1,902 · fundraising $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: Contributions to IE 527

    total $1,255,000 · program services $1,255,000 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: Cost Sharing with PA Alliance Foundation

    total $38,679 · program services $15,540 · management and general $20,989 · fundraising $2,150

  • 24c · Other expenses: COS Membership

    total $25,000 · program services $0 · management and general $25,000 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $412,320 · end of year $672,343

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0

  • 29 · Capital stock, trust principal or current funds

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 30 · Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 31 · Retained earnings, endowment or other funds

    beginning of year $412,320 · end of year $672,343

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

The PA Alliance Action seeks to advocate at the state level for democracy reform through grassroots activities and support of like-minded organizations on behalf of and in support of all Pennsylvanians, in particular historically marginalized and underserved communities, including communities of color, impoverished communities and the young.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The organization's mission is to promote and pursue nonpartisan progressive policies in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

  • In 2023, PA Alliance Action supported pro-democracy programs across Pennsylvania. These programs worked to lift-up the importance of the judiciary in Pennsylvania, as well as help voters in Pennsylvania understand how impactful their vote is in judicial elections.

    Expenses $325,000 · Grants $325,000

  • In 2019, the bipartisan bill, Act 77, was passed, allowing for no-excuse absentee voting in Pennsylvania, which has greatly expanded access to the ballot. PA Alliance Action supported recruitment, chase and education of voters to vote-by-mail through communication and direct voter contact programs in 2023. This program specifically set out to educate low propensity voters and voters of color across the Commonwealth.

    Expenses $275,000 · Grants $275,000

  • PA Alliance Action sought to support the capacity and programmatic goals of numerous partner organizations across Pennsylvania for the 2023 elections. PA Alliance Action supported unique organizations in their efforts to educate voters and expand access to the ballot box.

    Expenses $1,345,500 · Grants $90,500

  • Other program services included Expenses: $997,525 including grants of $810,000, revenue $0. Program services include grants to other organizations that support the mission of PA Alliance Action and other expenses include consultant's time to administer grants.

    Expenses $997,525 · Grants $810,000

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Charles Hadley

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Avram Hornik

    Vice Chair and Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Clarissa Griebel

    Secretary (Until October 2023)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bruce Shook

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

  • To support the organization's 2023 operations and their vote by mail and pro-democracy accountability programs.

  • To support the organizations 2023 operations and programatic goals.

  • Lead PA

    $250,000

    To support the organizations 2023 operations and programatic goals.

  • To support the organization's 2023 research program.

  • PA United

    $78,625

    To support the organizations 2023 pro-democracy accountability work and voter contact program.

  • To support the organizations 2023 operations, pro-democracy work and voter contact program.

  • To support the organization's pro-democracy accountability work.

  • To support the organization's voter contact program for the 2023 general election.

  • To support the organization's GOTV program.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 November 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.0
Source object
202403199349313995

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