Education For Change
76% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Education For Change is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2006, with $73,974,571 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 76% of spending to programs.
333 Hegenberger Rd Ste 705, Oakland, CA, 94621 EIN 20-2204424 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2023)
$74.0M
▲ 31.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$60.9M
Net assets
$42.7M
Employees
683
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating76% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Education For Change: 76% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +18% 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 Education For Change: 8 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Education For Change: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Education For Change: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide superior public education to oakland's most underserved children.
Contact & location
- Address
- 333 Hegenberger Rd Ste 705, Oakland, CA, 94621
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $23.7M (FY2013) to $74.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $54.4MNet assets $42.7M
Operating margin
17.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$97.1M
Total liabilities
$54.4M
Net assets
$42.7M
Salaries & benefits
$42.5M
70% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,974,571▲31.9% | $60,884,748▲13.6% | $42,709,207▲44.2% | $97,115,476▲32.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,063,208▼0.9% | $53,575,627▲12.7% | $29,619,384▲9.2% | $73,487,006▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $56,586,488▲27.5% | $47,532,007▲16.7% | $27,131,803▲50.1% | $51,843,533▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $44,379,557▼4.4% | $40,735,015▲2.5% | $18,077,322▲25.3% | $46,722,136▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $46,433,213▲13.2% | $39,723,775▲1.6% | $14,432,780▲86.9% | $37,896,587▲227% | 990 |
| 2018 | $41,016,830▲9.4% | $39,099,560▲2.3% | $7,723,342▲33.0% | $11,597,281▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $37,490,011▲6.4% | $38,208,540▲6.7% | $5,806,072▼11.0% | $9,617,992▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $35,223,118▲5.0% | $35,807,354▲11.5% | $6,524,601▼8.2% | $11,020,205▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $33,545,008▲24.4% | $32,118,111▲21.2% | $7,108,837▲25.1% | $10,135,087▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $26,973,689▲13.8% | $26,490,816▲13.4% | $5,681,940▲9.3% | $8,481,565▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $23,700,016 | $23,356,125▲20.8% | $5,199,067▲7.1% | $7,576,212▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $19,333,817▲98.2% | $4,855,176▲14.6% | $8,293,053▲59.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,756,012 | $4,236,769 | $5,206,215 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Larissa Adam — $214,075 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larissa Adam | Superintendent | 40 | $214,075 |
| Sundar Chari | Chief Business Officer | 40 | $180,885 |
| Brandee Stewart | Chief Academic Officer | 40 | $178,530 |
| Abigail Nunez | Chief of Schools | 40 | $169,939 |
| Lillian Hsu | Principal | 40 | $158,815 |
| Ernest Peterson | Ctso | 40 | $157,823 |
| Shawna Myers | Principal | 40 | $152,627 |
| Tavita Robles | Director of Site Operations | 40 | $142,145 |
| Chris Campbell | Director | 1 | — |
| Damon Grant | Director | 1 | — |
| Erika Cisneros | Director | 1 | — |
| Eva Camp | Board Vice President | 1 | — |
| Lauren Weston | Director | 1 | — |
| Marlene Garcia | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Barr | Director | 1 | — |
| Nick Driver | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Niloy Gangopadhyay | Director | 1 | — |
| Sonia Urzua | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephisha Ycoy-walton | Director | 1 | — |
| Valia Almendarez | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Leaf | Afterschool Programs | $391,323 |
| East Bay Agency For Children | Afterschool Programs | $358,222 |
| Ujimaa Foundation | Afterschool Programs | $342,835 |
| Monique D Somers | Psychologist | $165,421 |
| Lovelearnsuccess | Day School Support | $145,682 |
Grants received · $3.3M total
26 grants to Education For Change totaling $3.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food and equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community & prevent hunger | 2023 | $119,131 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food and equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community & prevent hunger | 2023 | $86,435 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food and equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community & prevent hunger | 2023 | $56,671 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food and equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community & prevent hunger | 2023 | $48,032 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2022 | $70,714 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2022 | $62,274 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2022 | $56,103 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2022 | $48,839 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $5,600 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2021 | $53,907 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2021 | $42,659 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $402,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Education For Change a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Education For Change is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2204424, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Education For Change's EIN?
- Education For Change's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2204424.
- How much revenue does Education For Change report?
- Education For Change reported $73,974,571 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Education For Change's spending goes to programs?
- Education For Change spends about 76% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Education For Change have?
- CharityIndex grades Education For Change A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Education For Change's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Education For Change's latest Form 990 is $214,075, paid to Larissa Adam (Superintendent).
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Data for Education For Change (EIN 20-2204424) 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.