Movement Strategy Center Action Fund
501(c)(4)Civil Rights
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Movement Strategy Center Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2007, with $50,500 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1625 Clay Street, Oakland, CA, 94612 EIN 14-1996986 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2023)
$51K
▲ 68.3% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2023)
$37K
Net assets
$71K
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 Movement Strategy Center Action Fund— 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 rating23 mo reserves · +27% 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 Movement Strategy Center Action Fund: 23 mo reserves · +27% 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 Movement Strategy Center Action Fund— 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 Movement Strategy Center Action Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1625 Clay Street, Oakland, CA, 94612
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $50K (FY2015) to $51K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $917Net assets $71K
Operating margin
26.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$72K
Total liabilities
$917
Net assets
$71K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,500▲68.3% | $36,971▲666% | $70,759▲23.6% | $71,676▲25.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $30,000▲1147% | $4,824▼58.4% | $57,230▲78.5% | $57,230▲78.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $2,406▼98.9% | $11,595▼96.1% | $32,054▼82.8% | $32,054▼92.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $222,391▲37.7% | $298,445▲269% | $186,777▼49.6% | $437,210▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $161,529▼64.1% | $80,871▼72.2% | $370,479▼3.8% | $470,741▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $449,688▲97.1% | $291,115▲65.7% | $385,055▲70.0% | $422,134▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $228,113▲496% | $175,725▲1013% | $226,482▲30.1% | $334,809▲73.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,300▼23.4% | $15,784▲54.4% | $174,094▲14.9% | $193,305▲11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $50,000 | $10,222 | $151,578 | $173,495 | 990EZ |
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 · $345K total
9 grants to Movement Strategy Center Action Fund totaling $345K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $40,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $23,100 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, fbo: oakland rising action, supporting voter engagement, re: the fair elections oakland ballot initiative, supporting voter engagement, re: the oakland fair tax ballot initiative | 2021 | $72,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to advance racial and economic equity by supporting organizing and voter engagement in san francisco on local and state ballot measures, including proposition 15. | 2020 | $75,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Support for bay rising action's social justice activities | 2019 | $15,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Oakland rising action's social justice activities | 2019 | $15,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Fbo: bay rising action and causa justa::just cause advocacy and lobbying, fbo: bay rising action, general support for advocacy and lobbying | 2018 | $30,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Fbo: oakland rising action, general support for advocacy and lobbying | 2018 | $15,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Fbo: oakland rising action's direct lobbying activities in support of the alameda county childcare and early education initiative | 2017 | $60,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Movement Strategy Center Action Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Movement Strategy Center Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1996986, based in Oakland, California.
- What is Movement Strategy Center Action Fund's EIN?
- Movement Strategy Center Action Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1996986.
- How much revenue does Movement Strategy Center Action Fund report?
- Movement Strategy Center Action Fund reported $50,500 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Movement Strategy Center Action Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Movement Strategy Center Action Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Movement Strategy Center Action Fund (EIN 14-1996986) 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.