Ala-costa Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ala-costa Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 1975, with $1,767,049 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1300 Rose St, Berkeley, CA, 94702 EIN 94-2217359 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▲ 11.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$1.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ala-costa Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ala-costa Center: 9 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ala-costa Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ala-costa Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1300 Rose St, Berkeley, CA, 94702
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2014) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $237KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
11.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$237K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,767,049▲11.5% | $1,573,429▲10.8% | $1,149,239▲20.7% | $1,386,068▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,585,459▲8.8% | $1,420,229▲9.0% | $952,365▲21.0% | $1,088,437▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,456,627▲5.9% | $1,303,162▲8.8% | $787,135▲24.2% | $938,655▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,375,984▲8.0% | $1,197,733▼7.5% | $633,670▲39.1% | $773,148▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,273,515▼21.8% | $1,295,286▼9.7% | $455,419▼4.6% | $818,184▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,627,652▲0.7% | $1,433,633▼7.1% | $477,190▲73.2% | $801,460▲126% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,615,566▼0.3% | $1,542,576▼5.5% | $275,543▲36.0% | $354,019▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,620,075▼5.8% | $1,632,744▼7.0% | $202,553▼20.0% | $323,774▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,719,665▲3.9% | $1,756,329▲1.9% | $253,195▼17.7% | $356,533▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,655,813▲6.3% | $1,723,574▲2.2% | $307,559▼14.3% | $433,370▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,557,924 | $1,685,736 | $358,855 | $509,051 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $80K total
9 grants to Ala-costa Center totaling $80K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $10,022 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Fy19 q2 after school & community training programs | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2017 | $8,718 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Fy18 q1 life skills building after-school program for youth with developmental disabilities | 2017 | $7,500 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2016 | $5,785 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Life skills building after-school program for youth with developmental disabilities | 2015 | $11,446 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2015 | $5,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2014 | $19,069 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2014 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ala-costa Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ala-costa Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2217359, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ala-costa Center's EIN?
- Ala-costa Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2217359.
- How much revenue does Ala-costa Center report?
- Ala-costa Center reported $1,767,049 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ala-costa Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Ala-costa Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ala-costa Center (EIN 94-2217359) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.