Policylink

Organization Overview

Policylink is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Policylink employed 105 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Policylink 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, Policylink generated $83.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $43.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.2% 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.

Since 2019, Policylink has awarded 140 individual grants totaling $18,500,103. 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

POLICYLINK IS A NATIONAL RESEARCH AND ACTION INSTITUTE (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)ADVANCING RACIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY BY LIFTING UP WHAT WORKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES OF OPPORTUNITY - THIS PORTFOLIO IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AND MAINTAINING OPPORTUNITY-RICH COMMUNITIES IN ALL NEIGHBORHOODS AND ALL REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY THROUGH STRONG NETWORKS AND SOCIAL CAPITAL, EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS THAT ENABLE LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO THRIVE. WORK IN THIS AREA INCLUDES ADVANCING HOUSING JUSTICE, ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS, CULTIVATING INCLUSIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN AN EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM, PUSHING FOR WATER JUSTICE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND SUPPORTING CRADLE-TO-CAREER POLICIES AND PRACTICES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES SUCH PROJECTS AS ANTI-DISPLACEMENT POLICY NETWORK; AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING; WATER EQUITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE CAUCUS; THE CONVERGENCE PARTNERSHIP; CRADLE-TO-CAREER ADVOCACY; BUILDING AND SUSTAINING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES; HEALTHY FOOD PROCUREMENT; HEALTH EQUITY FELLOWSHIP FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE LEADERS; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT INITIATIVE; AND ARTS, CULTURE, AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE.


JUST SOCIETY - THIS PORTFOLIO IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING POWER AND EXPANDING AGENCY TO ENSURE THAT ALL SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS ARE JUST, FREE OF RACIAL BIAS, AND LEAD TO A VIBRANT DEMOCRACY WHERE ALL, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE, CAN PARTICIPATE AND PROSPER. TO DO SO, POLICYLINK PROVIDES REPRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND STRATEGIES TO COMMUNITY-BASED COALITIONS WORKING TOWARD EQUITY IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. THIS INCLUDES ADVANCING POLICIES RELATED TO INEQUITABLE FINES, POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND ALTERNATIVES, AND THE NEEDS OF BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR. SPECIFIC PROJECTS INCLUDE POLICYLINK LEGAL; ALLIANCE FOR BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR; COMMUNITY SAFETY AND JUSTICE, FINES AND FEES; AND PUBLIC SAFETY METRICS.


EQUITABLE ECONOMY - THIS PORTFOLIO IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING ECONOMIC INCLUSION AND OWNERSHIP TO ELIMINATE POVERTY, SHRINK INEQUALITY, AND INCREASE MOBILITY. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL-IN-CITIES, NATIONAL EQUITY ATLAS, BAY AREA EQUITY ATLAS, THE FEDERAL JOB GUARANTEE, RACIAL WEALTH GAP, CORPORATE RACIAL EQUITY INDEX AND FINANCIAL SECURITY AND IS A BODY OF WORK DRIVEN BY DATA AND DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS THAT IS APPLIED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY PROPOSALS AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT TO SECURE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, INCLUDING PEOPLE IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EQUITABLE ECONOMY: ONE IN WHICH WORKING-CLASS PEOPLE AND PEOPLE OF COLOR HAVE GOOD JOBS, ECONOMIC SECURITY, RISING STANDARDS OF LIVING, AND INCREASED VOICE, POWER, AND OWNERSHIP.


OTHER PROGRAMS - CENTRAL TO ITS MISSION, POLICYLINK SEEKS TO EXPAND THE THINKING, REACH, AND POWER OF LOCAL PARTNERS BY CREATING MORE FERTILE GROUND FOR ACTION THROUGH FRAMING NATIONAL DEBATES AND POLICY ADVOCACY. THIS PORTFOLIO IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND GROWING THE EQUITY MOVEMENT AND BUILDING NEW ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE POLICYLINK PROGRAM AREAS THAT EMPOWER ADVOCATES TO WIN ON EQUITY. POLICYLINK'S FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE IS THE EQUITY SUMMIT, WHICH IS HELD APPROXIMATELY EVERY THREE YEARS AND ASSEMBLES OVER 4,000 LEADERS TO DESIGN AND CHART THE COURSE OF THE EQUITY MOVEMENT. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE OFFICE OF THE FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE, RACE EQUITY AND INCLUSION CONSULTANCIES, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mckinsey & Company
Consulting Services
$2,600,000
Bridgespan Group
Consulting Services
$1,267,000
Vox Audita Solutions
Web Development Services
$526,450
Revery
Creative Production Advising
$342,925
Studio At Betaworks
Program Advisory
$238,000
View All Vendors

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,314,144
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$80,337,128
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,915,173
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$81,651,272
Total Program Service Revenue$1,423,247
Investment income $245,718
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$29,761
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $83,393,172

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Policylink has awarded $16,433,611 in support to 88 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PROJECT SOUTH THE INSTITUTION FOR THE ELIMINATION POVERTY & GENOCIDE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$7,601,761

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$2,266,667

THE URBAN INSTITUTE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$1,000,000

HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$940,000

LIVEGISTICS LLC

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$750,000

CALIFORNIA CALLS EDUCATION FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$600,000
View Grant Profile

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 101 grants that Policylink has recieved totaling $47,147,937.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: 78903 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR POLICYLINK

$5,000,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Community Development

$3,535,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: U.S. ECONOMIC MOBILITY & OPPORTUNITY

$2,935,057
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: U.S. ECONOMIC MOBILITY & OPPORTUNITY

$2,064,584
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$1,500,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: 79061 SUPPORTING THE FOURTH AND FIFTH COHORTS OF T

$1,412,246
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$33,753,369
Net Contributions$1,000,000
Other Expense$3,240,550
Ending Balance$31,512,819

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or