East Bay Alliance For A Sustainable Economy
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 09/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-3314108
Organization Overview
East Bay Alliance For A Sustainable Economy, operating under the name Ebase, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ebase employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ebase 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, Ebase generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. 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.
Since 2016, Ebase has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $1,001,608. 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
EBASE ADVANCES ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE BY BUILDING A JUST ECONOMY IN THE EAST BAY ON GOOD JOBS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. WE ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF ECONOMI INJUSTICE BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AMOUNG COMMUNITY, FAITH, AND LABOR TO BUILD POWER AND CREATE CHANGE WITH LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHIFTING THE LOW-WAGE ECONOMY - PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ADDESS INCOME INEQUALITY. SINCE 1999, EBASE HAS WON 31 POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF 250,000 LOW-WAGE WORKERS AND TENANTS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR. OUR POLICY ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMITMENT TO ENFORCEMENT, ALL ADDRESSED THROUGH THE LENS OF OUR HOLISTIC WORKER APPROACH, ARE ADVANCING EQUITY IN THE REGION AND SETTING STATE AND NATIONAL MILESTONES. EBASE'S COALITIONS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE JOB ACCESS AND INCREASE WORKER AND TENANT PROTECTIONS IN OAKLAND AND CONCORD. EBASE BRINGS A MYRIAD OF STRENGTHS AND SKILLS--IN COALITION BUILDING, BASE-BUILDING, POLICY ADVOCACY, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, TO NAME A FEW--TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR HOUSING JUSTICE. EBASE WORKS TO BUILD THE POWER AND AGENCY OF TENANTS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, ESTABLISHING A HOUSING JUSTICE AGENDA ROOTED IN COMMUNITY NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES. THIS VOICE WILL BE DIRECTED TOWARDS SHIFTING THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE.
FAITH ALLIANCE FOR A MORAL ECONOMY - ORGANIZED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM. EDUCATED AND ENGAGED OVER 1,OOO CONGREGANTS ON WORKERS RIGHTS ISSUES. SINCE 1999, EBASE HAS WON 31 POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF 250,000 LOW-WAGE WORKERS AND TENANTS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR. OUR POLICY ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMITMENT TO ENFORCEMENT, ALL ADDRESSED THROUGH THE LENS OF OUR HOLISTIC WORKER APPROACH, ARE ADVANCING EQUITY IN THE REGION AND SETTING STATE AND NATIONAL MILESTONES. EBASE'S COALITIONS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE JOB ACCESS AND INCREASE WORKER AND TENANT PROTECTIONS IN OAKLAND AND CONCORD. EBASE BRINGS A MYRIAD OF STRENGTHS AND SKILLS--IN COALITION BUILDING, BASE-BUILDING, POLICY ADVOCACY, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, TO NAME A FEW--TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR HOUSING JUSTICE. EBASE WORKS TO BUILD THE POWER AND AGENCY OF TENANTS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, ESTABLISHING A HOUSING JUSTICE AGENDA ROOTED IN COMMUNITY NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES. THIS VOICE WILL BE DIRECTED TOWARDS SHIFTING THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE.
TENANTS' RIGHTS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS. SINCE 1999, EBASE HAS WON 31 POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF 250,000 LOW-WAGE WORKERS AND TENANTS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR. OUR POLICY ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMITMENT TO ENFORCEMENT, ALL ADDRESSED THROUGH THE LENS OF OUR HOLISTIC WORKER APPROACH, ARE ADVANCING EQUITY IN THE REGION AND SETTING STATE AND NATIONAL MILESTONES. EBASE'S COALITIONS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE JOB ACCESS AND INCREASE WORKER AND TENANT PROTECTIONS IN OAKLAND AND CONCORD. EBASE BRINGS A MYRIAD OF STRENGTHS AND SKILLS--IN COALITION BUILDING, BASE-BUILDING, POLICY ADVOCACY, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, TO NAME A FEW--TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR HOUSING JUSTICE. EBASE WORKS TO BUILD THE POWER AND AGENCY OF TENANTS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, ESTABLISHING A HOUSING JUSTICE AGENDA ROOTED IN COMMUNITY NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES. THIS VOICE WILL BE DIRECTED TOWARDS SHIFTING THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katherine O'hara Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $96,465 |
Maria Elena Allain Financial Director | Officer | 40 | $79,253 |
Sanjay Garla Co-Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andreas Cluver Member, Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kurt Kuhwald Member, Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandhya Jha Co-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $237,240 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,667,989 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,905,229 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,224 |
| 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 | $2,906,453 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $314,046 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $175,717 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,225 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $652,391 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $141,137 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,036 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,378 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,475 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $143,293 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,631 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $18,263 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,659 |
| Travel | $6,985 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,555 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,229 |
| Insurance | $11,530 |
| All other expenses | $10,470 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,734,326 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $341,465 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,989,786 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $626,166 |
| 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 | $13,453 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $693 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,613 |
| Total assets | $3,976,176 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $161,433 |
| 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 | $161,433 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,187,131 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,627,612 |
| 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 | $3,976,176 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, East Bay Alliance For A Sustainable Economy has awarded $321,363 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNITE HERE - LOCAL 2 PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATE WORKERS IN HIGH-RISK INDUSTRIES EFFECTED BY COVID-19 | $245,367 |
Concord, CA PURPOSE: CCIRA PROJECT | $39,996 |
NORTH BAY JWJ PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATE WORKERS IN HIGH-RISK INDUSTRIES EFFECTED BY COVID-19 | $36,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that East Bay Alliance For A Sustainable Economy has recieved totaling $1,345,566.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Powerswitch Action Oakland, CA PURPOSE: California, Housing WMTC | $405,811 |
The California Wellness Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES. | $300,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $150,250 |
Y & H Soda Foundation Moraga, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $117,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES ECONOMIC, HEALTH, RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE BY BUILDING A JUST ECONOMY IN THE EAST BAY REGION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BASED ON GOOD JOBS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. | $90,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Future Forward USA Action Palo Alto, CA | $3,267,542 | $13,185,535 |
National Assn Of Latino Elected Officials Naleo Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | $12,943,272 | $12,556,474 |
Barry Goldwater Institute For Public Policy Research Phoenix, AZ | $12,275,387 | $6,173,408 |
Independent Institute Oakland, CA | $9,389,150 | $4,554,919 |
Hawaii Health Information Exchange Honolulu, HI | $1,431,144 | $3,117,327 |
Neighbors For A Better San Francisco San Rafael, CA | $447,090 | $1,822,159 |
East Bay Alliance For A Sustainable Economy Oakland, CA | $3,976,176 | $2,906,453 |
Livable City San Francisco, CA | $814,657 | $1,275,639 |
Grassroot Institute Of Hawaii Inc Honolulu, HI | $448,367 | $1,217,027 |
Zebras Unite Portland, OR | $2,148,689 | $2,812,826 |
Community Financial Resources Oakland, CA | $2,244,182 | $1,081,485 |
Oregon Rural Action Inc La Grande, OR | $863,060 | $1,104,385 |