Oakland Kids First
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Oakland Kids First is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2002, with $2,914,870 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3700 E 12th St Ste 3, Oakland, CA, 94601 EIN 01-0594835 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.9M
▲ 64.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.7M
Net assets
$1.7M
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 Oakland Kids First— 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 rating8 mo reserves · +7% 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 Oakland Kids First: 8 mo reserves · +7% 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 Oakland Kids First— 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 Oakland Kids First: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3700 E 12th St Ste 3, Oakland, CA, 94601
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $900K (FY2014) to $2.9M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $386KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$386K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,914,870▲64.3% | $2,707,114▲38.5% | $1,724,964▲13.7% | $2,110,728▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,774,329▼24.4% | $1,954,813▲43.2% | $1,517,208▼10.6% | $1,895,547▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,346,319▲76.2% | $1,365,512▲28.6% | $1,697,692▲137% | $1,791,282▲122% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,331,417▲21.5% | $1,062,044▲9.8% | $716,885▲60.2% | $805,878▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,095,779▲8.9% | $967,652▼8.2% | $447,512▲40.1% | $604,438▲65.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,006,594▲46.1% | $1,054,489▲35.8% | $319,385▼13.0% | $364,281▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $688,757▼19.9% | $776,274▼2.5% | $367,280▼19.2% | $393,654▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $860,019▲14.2% | $795,892▼7.6% | $454,797▲16.4% | $484,498▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $753,356▼16.3% | $861,138▼1.1% | $390,670▼21.6% | $420,907▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $900,110 | $870,975 | $498,452 | $518,492 | 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 · $2.2M total
25 grants to Oakland Kids First totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $115,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $37,500 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2023 | $105,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For general support. | 2023 | $75,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Project support for the organizer retention steering committee | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Technical assistance | 2023 | $6,440 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $500,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $500,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2022 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - for general support | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2021 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - for general operating support to build youth power, create school cultures that promote safety, belonging and engagement, and increase educational equity through policies, programs, and coalition partnerships that center the voices and priorities of low-income bipoc oakland students. | 2021 | $75,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Oakland youth vote implementation | 2021 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oakland Kids First a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oakland Kids First is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0594835, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oakland Kids First's EIN?
- Oakland Kids First's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0594835.
- How much revenue does Oakland Kids First report?
- Oakland Kids First reported $2,914,870 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Oakland Kids First have?
- CharityIndex grades Oakland Kids First B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Oakland Kids First (EIN 01-0594835) 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.