Kipp Bay Area Schools
85% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kipp Bay Area Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2006, with $156,856,513 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
1 Kaiser Plz Ste 550, Oakland, CA, 94612 EIN 20-5010766 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2023)
$156.9M
▲ 18.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$148.1M
Net assets
$186.5M
Employees
1,433
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% 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 Kipp Bay Area Schools: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +6% 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 Kipp Bay Area Schools: 15 mo reserves · +6% 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 Kipp Bay Area Schools: 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 Kipp Bay Area Schools: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Kipp bay area scools prepares students with skills and confidence for thier future.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Kaiser Plz Ste 550, Oakland, CA, 94612
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41.7M (FY2013) to $156.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $118.3MNet assets $186.5M
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$304.8M
Total liabilities
$118.3M
Net assets
$186.5M
Salaries & benefits
$100.0M
68% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,856,513▲18.8% | $148,101,414▲9.9% | $186,523,044▲6.6% | $304,784,274▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $132,070,817▼2.6% | $134,799,653▲21.9% | $174,979,711▼1.7% | $314,735,721▲58.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,604,924▲20.8% | $110,609,216▲13.6% | $177,922,518▲12.3% | $198,161,708▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $112,257,587▲11.7% | $97,365,999▲9.1% | $158,457,956▲10.3% | $172,487,625▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $100,462,974▲8.1% | $89,250,728▲9.8% | $143,632,939▲9.7% | $155,644,498▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $92,911,840▲21.1% | $81,273,436▲17.9% | $130,888,008▲9.8% | $143,227,207▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $76,725,731▲2.8% | $68,919,180▲21.8% | $119,249,604▲7.0% | $129,208,820▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $74,645,485▲14.5% | $56,584,990▲29.8% | $111,443,053▲19.3% | $121,453,763▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $65,187,396▲22.4% | $43,577,767▲24.2% | $93,382,558▲30.1% | $102,197,464▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $53,266,356▲27.8% | $35,086,057▲18.1% | $71,772,927▲33.9% | $78,194,574▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $41,687,417 | $29,708,391▲14.1% | $53,592,628▲28.8% | $60,072,124▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $26,038,176▲10.0% | $41,613,602▲36.7% | $47,341,319▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $23,670,188▲11.7% | $30,444,192▲132% | $34,170,300▲122% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,189,305▼2.7% | $13,121,444▲21.7% | $15,386,724▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $21,782,599 | $10,783,903 | $12,642,609 | 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: Jenny Tan — $262,939 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Tan | Chief of Schools | 40 | $262,939 |
| Hilary Harmssen | Chief of Growth | 40 | $251,664 |
| Cory Vastola | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $248,765 |
| David Ling | Chief People Officer | 40 | $245,545 |
| Tevfik Ekici | Md of Real Estate and Facilities | 40 | $240,807 |
| Frank Wu | Md of Finance & Accounting | 40 | $201,464 |
| Savina Woodyard | Chief Equity and Strategy Officer | 40 | $200,380 |
| Lara Knight Wheatley | Managing Director of Schools | 40 | $195,397 |
| Katherine Belden | School Leader | 40 | $194,283 |
| Amanda Gonzalez | Md of Data & Technology | 40 | $193,013 |
| Elizabeth Sutkus-thompson | Ceo (start 7/1/23) | 40 | $180,993 |
| Cherese Brauer | Former Ceo (end 6/30/23) | 40 | $127,785 |
| Abe Friedman | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Aubrey Merriman | Director | 2 | — |
| Blake Grossman | Director | 2 | — |
| Caretha Coleman | Director | 2 | — |
| David Stinfil | Director | 2 | — |
| D'lonra Ellis | Director | 2 | — |
| Grace Voorhis | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Gustavo Gonzales | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Adriana San Millan | School Psychology Services | $507,814 |
| Dandan | After School Program | $403,924 |
| Magat | Janitorial Services | $365,712 |
| Campus LLC | Project Management Consulting Services F | $276,166 |
| Esther B Clark | Mental Health Provider | $266,282 |
Grants received · $96.6M total
138 grants to Kipp Bay Area Schools totaling $96.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $2,505,000 |
| Charter Fund Inc | Charter school growth | 2024 | $448,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $360,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Education issue area | 2024 | $300,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $61,189 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $12,500 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First | Program support | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | Academic one kipp initiatives, principal pipeline & development, executive director support, postsecondary readiness support, postsecondary nudge program | 2023 | $3,239,720 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $1,068,268 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $546,060 |
| Tipping Point Community | Education issue area | 2023 | $365,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $151,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kipp Bay Area Schools a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kipp Bay Area Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-5010766, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kipp Bay Area Schools's EIN?
- Kipp Bay Area Schools's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5010766.
- How much revenue does Kipp Bay Area Schools report?
- Kipp Bay Area Schools reported $156,856,513 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kipp Bay Area Schools's spending goes to programs?
- Kipp Bay Area Schools spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kipp Bay Area Schools have?
- CharityIndex grades Kipp Bay Area Schools A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kipp Bay Area Schools's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kipp Bay Area Schools's latest Form 990 is $262,939, paid to Jenny Tan (Chief of Schools).
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Data for Kipp Bay Area Schools (EIN 20-5010766) 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.