Ruckus Society Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $869.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 01/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-0504390
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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharon Lungo President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Charles Long Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kharyshi Wiginton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chinyere Tutashinda Exe. Director | Officer | 10 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,212,229 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $425 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,280 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,310 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,045 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,628 |
| Information technology | $20,507 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,108 |
| Travel | $30,405 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,256 |
| All other expenses | $1,330 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,431,905 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $586,170 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $909,106 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $125,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $3,744 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,568 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,632,588 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,048 |
| 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 | $38,600 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $64,648 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,567,940 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,632,588 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ruckus Society Inc has awarded $2,212,229 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: BlackOUT Collective Project Transfr | $1,200,500 |
New Market, TN PURPOSE: Programmatic | $831,729 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: Programmatic | $75,000 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: Programmatic | $60,000 |
THE COME UP PROJECT PURPOSE: Programmatic | $45,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Ruckus Society Inc has recieved totaling $235,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Duffield Family Foundation Pleasanton, CA | $258,368,317 | $20,065,038 |
American Indian Model Schools Oakland, CA | $18,645,472 | $19,971,757 |
Partnership For Los Angeles Schools Los Angeles, CA | $63,718,377 | $31,128,437 |
Hamburger Home Los Angeles, CA | $14,127,988 | $18,500,267 |
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Phoenix, AZ | $41,363,992 | $18,352,142 |
Summit Public Schools Washington Redwood City, CA | $14,247,719 | $16,987,121 |
All For Health Health For All Inc Glendale, CA | $29,884,317 | $23,523,677 |
International Society For Technology In Education Portland, OR | $20,256,205 | $13,556,365 |
Northwest Christian School Phoenix, AZ | $14,587,608 | $15,711,697 |
Fit Kids Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $27,357,951 | $13,904,484 |
Oxford Preparatory Academy Aliso Viejo, CA | $8,703,539 | $15,190,265 |
Center For Academic Success Sierra Vista, AZ | $18,278,347 | $12,993,576 |