Oakland Kids First
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 07/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 01-0594835
Organization Overview
Oakland Kids First is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Oakland Kids First employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oakland Kids First is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Oakland Kids First generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OAKLAND KIDS FIRST IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO INCREASE YOUTH VOICE, LEADERSHIP AND POWER TO CREATE ENGAGING AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHERE ALL STUDENTS LEARN AND LEAD. OKF PROGRAMS AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICE AND BUILD POWER FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS OF COLOR IN OAKLAND, CA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED FOUNDATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZING PROGRAMS FOR 104 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL AT FOUR OAKLAND PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS AND FOR AN ADDITIONAL 14 YOUTH IN A CROSS CAMPUS YOUTH ORGANIZING COUNCIL. STUDENTS LED RESEARCH CAMPAIGNS TO DEVELOP A STUDENT JUSTICE PLATFORM INFORMED BY THE PRIORITIES AND NEEDS OF 1,400+ STUDENTS ACROSS OUSD, ADVOCATED TO IMPLEMENT OAKLAND YOUTH VOTE, AND RAN STUDENT STORES AT FREMONT AND CASTLEMONT HIGH SCHOOLS IN ALIGNMENT WITH STUDENT-LED CULTURE CHANGE CAMPAIGNS.
SERVED AS LEAD AGENCY AT CASTLEMONT HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL SERVICES THAT ENGAGED 402 STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 THROUGH EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND COLLEGE, CAREER AND COMMUNITY READINESS INITIATIVES. 279 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN STIPENDED CASTLEWORKS LINKED LEARNING PATHWAY CAREER READINESS OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER, AND OKF OFFERED ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION FOR 337 STUDENTS INCLUDING TUTORING, DUAL ENROLLMENT AND CREDIT RECOVERY.
OKF WAS THE ANCHOR ORGANIZATION OF THE OAKLAND YOUTH VOTE (OYV) COALITION AND SPEARHEADED ORGANIZING, FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO FULLY IMPLEMENT OAKLAND YOUTH VOTE, WHICH PASSED WITH 67% OF THE PUBLIC VOTE AS MEASURE QQ IN NOV 2020.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lukas Brekke-Miesner Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $93,785 |
Bill Heiser Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Phoumy Sayavong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Niema Jordan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ijeoma Arum Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $579,714 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,673,842 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,253,556 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $90,120 |
| Investment income | $1,876 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,346,319 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $75,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,886 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,832 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,092 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $587,852 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,303 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,079 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $34,786 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,713 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $215,342 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,325 |
| Office expenses | $99,737 |
| Information technology | $8,155 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $56,043 |
| Travel | $4,251 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,192 |
| Insurance | $5,016 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,365,512 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $504,921 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,057,185 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $187,829 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,874 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,905 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,568 |
| Total assets | $1,791,282 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,590 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $93,590 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $463,682 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,234,010 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,791,282 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Oakland Kids First has awarded $75,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRO NETWORK PURPOSE: Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj | $30,000 |
CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE EDU PURPOSE: Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj | $30,000 |
OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj | $15,000 |