Ruckus Society Inc

Organization Overview

Ruckus Society Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ruckus Society Inc 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 12/2021, Ruckus Society Inc generated $869.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Ruckus Society Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $3,222,229. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZERS WITH THE TOOLS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS THROUGH THE STRATEGIC USE OF CREATIVE, NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BLACKOUT COLLECTIVE - WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL, HUMAN RIGHTS AND RACIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS WITH TOOLS, TRAINING AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO ACHIEVE CAMPAIGN WINS THROUGH STRATEGIC CAMPAIGN TACTICS.


THE RUCKUS SOCIETY TRAINS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN STRATEGIC CAMPAIGN TACTICS AND CREATIVE MEASURES TO WIN LOCAL COMMUNITY CHANGE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kharyshi Wiginton
Secretary
$0
Sharon Lungo
President
$0
Charles Long
Treasurer
$0
Chinyere Tutashinda
Exe. Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$868,266
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$868,266
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $773
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 $869,039

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ruckus Society Inc has awarded $2,212,229 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTER FOR THIRD WORLD ORG

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: BlackOUT Collective Project Transfr

$1,200,500

HIGHLANDER RESEARCH & EDC CTR

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Market, TN

PURPOSE: Programmatic

$831,729

OPERATION RESTORATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: Programmatic

$75,000

SOUTHERN CONSERVATION PARTNER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Raleigh, NC

PURPOSE: Programmatic

$60,000

THE COME UP PROJECT

PURPOSE: Programmatic

$45,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Ruckus Society Inc has recieved totaling $235,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$146,000
Tides Center

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

$42,500
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$15,000
Bafrayung Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$12,000
Common Counsel Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BLACK LAND AND LIBERATION INITIATIVE

$10,000
Common Counsel Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,000
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