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Progressive Action Council

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1992
  • EIN: 34-1642848

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$352k (2023)

Expenses
$388k (2023)

Total Assets
$38k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$16.1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$351,637
Expenses
$388,039
Net Income
-$36,402
Net Assets
$21,904
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $351,637
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,363
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,404
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,046
Total Liabilities $16,142
Net Assets $21,904
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Irene Jolly (Executive Director) $58,363 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Erlene Bentley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Keller (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nadine Jackson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$326,537
Expenses
$333,963
Net Income
-$7,426
Net Assets
$137,235
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $326,537
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,901
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,090
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,464
Total Liabilities $229
Net Assets $137,235
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Irene Jolly (Executive Director) $57,901 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Erlene Bentley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Keller (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nadine Jackson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,035
Expenses
$233,870
Net Income
-$835
Net Assets
$144,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,035
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,663
24.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,286
28.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,568
Total Liabilities $6,907
Net Assets $144,661
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Irene Jolly (Executive Director) $56,663 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Erlene Bentley (Treasurer/Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$355,652
Expenses
$235,876
Net Income
$119,776
Net Assets
$145,013
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $355,652
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,035
20.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,906
22.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,968
Total Liabilities $7,955
Net Assets $145,013
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Reeves (Executive Director) $49,035 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,745
Expenses
$325,241
Net Income
$27,504
Net Assets
$25,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $342,912
97.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,833
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,282
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,975
23.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,167
Total Liabilities $4,929
Net Assets $25,238
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Reeves (Executive Director) $56,282 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Potter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erlene Bentley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$502,375
Expenses
$509,170
Net Income
-$6,795
Net Assets
-$2,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $371,325
73.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $131,050
26.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,012
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,224
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,340
Total Liabilities $19,606
Net Assets -$2,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Reeves (Executive Director) $55,012 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Annie B Davis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Brown (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$316,286
Net Income
-$316,286
Net Assets
-$6,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,211
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,862
24.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,033
Total Liabilities $13,647
Net Assets -$6,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Reeves (Executive Director) $54,211 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Annie B Davis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Brown (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$399,938
Expenses
$381,832
Net Income
$18,106
Net Assets
-$10,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,334
79.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $80,604
20.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,410
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,627
18.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,122
Total Liabilities $16,424
Net Assets -$10,302
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Reeves (Executive Director) $53,410 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Annie B Davis (Secretary & By Law Committee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cooper (Excutive Committe) $0 $0 $0
Nadine Head (Vice President & By Law Committee) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Brown (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$403,516
Expenses
$414,876
Net Income
-$11,360
Net Assets
-$32,910
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,334
79.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $84,182
20.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,921
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,737
21.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,671
Total Liabilities $48,581
Net Assets -$32,910
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Reeves (Executive Director) $54,921 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Annie B Davis (Secretary & By Law Committee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cooper (Excutive Committe) $0 $0 $0
Nadine Head (Vice President & By Law Committee) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Brown (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$353,953
Expenses
$372,027
Net Income
-$18,074
Net Assets
-$21,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,334
90.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $34,619
9.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,685
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,087
23.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,204
Total Liabilities $32,754
Net Assets -$21,550
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Reeves (Executive Director) $50,685 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Walker (Elections Committee) $0 $0 $0
Annie B Davis (Secretary & By Law Committee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cooper (Safety/Securit & Building/Maintenance Commeetees) $0 $0 $0
Nadine Head (Vice President & By Law Committee) $0 $0 $0
Fredrick A Seals (Election Committee) $0 $0 $0
Thomas H Shabazz (Maintenance & Safety/Security Committee) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$367,674
Expenses
$355,978
Net Income
$11,696
Net Assets
-$3,704
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $317,500
86.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $50,174
13.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,336
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,698
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,309
Total Liabilities $18,013
Net Assets -$3,704
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Reeves (Executive Director) $50,336 $0 $0
Lillian Davis (President) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Walker (Elections Committee) $0 $0 $0
Annie B Davis (Secretary & By Law Committee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cooper (Safety/Securit & Building/Maintenance Commeetees) $0 $0 $0
Nadine Head (Vice President & By Law Committee) $0 $0 $0
Fredrick A Seals (Election Committee) $0 $0 $0
Thomas H Shabazz (Maintenance & Safety/Security Committee) $0 $0 $0
Leon Burrus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$318,626
Expenses
$329,365
Net Income
-$10,739
Net Assets
-$16,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $317,500
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,126
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,956
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,412
33.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,966
Total Liabilities $28,206
Net Assets -$16,240

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,000
Expenses
$339,805
Net Income
-$29,805
Net Assets
-$5,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,793
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,121
36.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,218
Total Liabilities $86,719
Net Assets -$5,501

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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