Program areas at PowerSwitch Action
Powerswitch Action: provide assistance to organizations building local power for good jobs, thriving communities, a healthy environment, and vibrant democracy.
Green workers alliance: brings together employees in a wide range of green jobs to advocate for policies that both fight climate change and increase the number of good, clean jobs.
In the public interest: a comprehensive research and policy center committed to promoting the values, vision and agenda for the common good and democratic control of public goods and services.
Grants made by PowerSwitch Action
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Philadelphians Organized To Witness Empower and Rebuild (POWER) | Cap. Build, Climate, House, WMTC, | 2022-12 | $460,000 |
| East Bay Alliance for A Sustainable Economy (EBASE) | California, Housing WMTC | 2022-12 | $408,333 |
| Grassroots Collaborative | Climate, Housing, Shared | 2022-12 | $358,333 |
| ...and 31 more grants made totalling $5,774,051 |
Who funds PowerSwitch Action
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at PowerSwitch Action
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lena Pervez Afridi | Chief of Staff | | 2024-01-29 |
| Lauren Jacobs | Executive Director | $150,000 | 2024-01-29 |
| Barbara Finnin | Finance and Operations Director | $130,000 | 2024-01-29 |
| Jeff Barrera | Communications Director | | 2024-01-29 |
| Sharhrzad Habibi | Resrch and Policy Director | $98,200 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 17 more key personnel |
Financials for PowerSwitch Action
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $12,537,920 | $13,335,532 | -6% |
| Program services | $118,026 | $41,094 | 187.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $27,482 | $4,334 | 534.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $2,125 | $17,995 | -88.2% |
| Total revenues | $12,685,553 | $13,398,955 | -5.3% |
Organizations like PowerSwitch Action
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| PolicyLink | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $46,107,101 |
| Faith in Action Network | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $37,999,794 |
| Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Bronx, NY | $6,738,060 |
| National CAPACD | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $7,680,530 |
| Blueprint North Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Durham, NC | $12,241,257 |
| Valley Vision | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $3,489,872 |
| HockingAthensPerry Community Action (HAPCAP) | 501(c)(3) | Glouster, OH | $35,218,178 |
| DC Greens | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $3,905,736 |
| Citizens Committee for New York City | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $3,702,512 |
| Community Planning & Advocacy Council (CPAC) | 501(c)(3) | Pennsauken, NJ | $4,047,171 |
Data update history
January 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingTax deductible donations
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