Mission
People Powered is a global hub for participatory democracy. We empower communities to directly participate in policy-making and improve their governance through programs like participatory budgeting, policy-making, planning, and citizen assemblies. Since establishing in 2019, we have grown into a collective force for inclusive governance across the globe.
Basic Information
Founded in
2020
EIN
85-3664003
Total Assets
$1.505 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Climate Democracy Accelerator
A rural community in Zimbabwe shaped a new climate policy through our accelerator program.

Remixing Democracy Webinar Recap
Key insights on transforming democratic ecosystems shared during our recent webinar.

Accelerator Programs Launched
New accelerator programs launched to support community engagement in decision-making.
Upcoming Events

The Promise of Participation
2024-11-12
Join Greta RĂos to explore how participatory governance can shape effective climate policies.

XVI National and IX International Congress on Democracy
2024-11-04
Discussing the perpetual crises of democracy and coping strategies.

Launch Party - The People Act
2024-10-29
Highlighting how Legislative Theatre is reshaping democracy globally.
Our Programs

Rising Stars Mentorship Program
Mentorship by experienced leaders for new participatory democracy programs.
Learn MoreParticipation Playbook
An online tool to assist in advocating for and implementing participatory programs.
Learn MoreImpact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
63
60
/100
Program Expense Ratio
63.05%
6
/20
Program Revenue Growth
284.14%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.02797
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.283
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.505M | 86.61% |
Program Services | 232.1K | 13.36% |
Investment Income | 102 | 0.01% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 485 | 0.03% |
Total Revenue | 1.738M | 100.00% |
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