Peralta Colleges Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Peralta Colleges Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 1971, with $1,064,334 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
333 E 8th St, Oakland, CA, 94606 EIN 23-7091547 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.1M
▼ 26.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$939K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 Peralta Colleges Foundation— 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 rating26 mo reserves · +12% 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 Peralta Colleges Foundation: 26 mo reserves · +12% 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 Peralta Colleges Foundation— 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 Peralta Colleges Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 333 E 8th St, Oakland, CA, 94606
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $470K (FY2014) to $1.1M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $917KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
11.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$917K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,064,334▼26.7% | $938,663▼36.2% | $2,010,321▲7.6% | $2,927,152▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,452,500▲35.1% | $1,470,650▼4.2% | $1,868,643▼0.2% | $3,083,079▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,075,140▼30.2% | $1,534,870▼11.5% | $1,871,712▼22.6% | $3,244,307▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,541,294▲24.1% | $1,735,209▲71.8% | $2,417,462▲4.4% | $3,023,169▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,241,668▲90.3% | $1,010,099▲96.4% | $2,316,246▲11.7% | $2,844,549▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $652,374▲14.3% | $514,373▼0.4% | $2,074,002▲9.5% | $2,694,096▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $570,782▼29.1% | $516,634▼30.1% | $1,894,810▲4.6% | $2,471,121▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $805,346▼32.6% | $739,021▲19.9% | $1,811,467▲6.0% | $2,579,978▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,195,273▲154% | $616,172▲8.1% | $1,709,288▲44.9% | $2,469,417▲37.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $469,729 | $569,901▲60.2% | $1,179,757▲11.2% | $1,791,768▲32.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $355,832 | $1,060,730 | $1,347,994 | 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 · $1.0M total
40 grants to Peralta Colleges Foundation totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $51,082 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $66,344 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,750 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Scholarship support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $8,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $105,386 |
| Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc | Library support program | 2022 | $44,500 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2022 | $12,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Laney college scholarship support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, oakland roots opportunity fund 2023 | 2022 | $7,625 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Peralta Colleges Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Peralta Colleges Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7091547, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Peralta Colleges Foundation's EIN?
- Peralta Colleges Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7091547.
- How much revenue does Peralta Colleges Foundation report?
- Peralta Colleges Foundation reported $1,064,334 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Peralta Colleges Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Peralta Colleges Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Peralta Colleges Foundation (EIN 23-7091547) 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.