The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

Oakland is home to 3k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $129b in revenue and employ 723k individuals.

How Large Are Oakland, CA Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

179

1-5

113

6-10

166

11-25

110

26-50

69

51-100

57

101-250

27

250-1000

17

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

179

$50k-250k

344

$250k-1M

280

$1M-5M

91

$5M-10M

74

$10M-25M

58

$25M-100M

27

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Oakland, CA Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Oakland, CA

If When How

Oakland, CA

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

IF/WHEN/HOW TRANSFORMS THE LAW AND POLICY LANDSCAPE THROUGH ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND ORGANIZING SO ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER TO DETERMINE IF, WHEN, AND HOW TO DEFINE, CREATE, AND SUSTAIN FAMILIESCONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O

East Oakland Community Project

Oakland, CA

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

EOCP EMPOWERS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES IN ALAMEDA COUNTY TO REGAIN A LIFE OF SELF-RELIANCE AND PROVIDES DIGNIFIED EMERGENCY & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING & COMPASSIONATE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PREPARE HOMELESS PEOPLE TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO WELL-BEING. SINCE 1990 OVER 17,000 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SERVED.

Opoa Retention Benefit Plan

Oakland, CA

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

East Bay Community Recovery Fund

Oakland, CA

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $427k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Ahimsa Collective

Oakland, CA

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE AHIMSA COLLECTIVE WORKS TO ADDRESS HARM IN WAYS THAT FOSTER WHOLENESS FOR EVERYONE. OUR NORTH STAR GOALS ARE TO REPLACE SYSTEMS OF PUNISHMENT WITH PARADIGMS GROUNDED IN HEALING, RELATIONSHIP, AND LOVE. TO GET THERE, WE ENGAGE WITH DEEP TRAUMA HEALING AND RESTORATIVE APPROACHES WHILE BEING GROUNDED IN ANTI-OPPRESSION. WE WORK IN DEEP COMMUNITY WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMMITTED AN ACT OF VIOLENCE, SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY HARM. IN ALL OF OUR WORK, WE CENTER AGENCY, LIBERATION, DIGNITY, AND TRANSFORMATION.

The West Oakland Health Council

Oakland, CA

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFICIENT OUTPATIENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE.

Make A Wish Foundation Of Greater Bay Area

Oakland, CA

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

Swans Market Place Inc

Oakland, CA

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A LEASED COMMERICAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN OAKLAND, CA

Youth Outside

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

WE WORK TO PROMOTE RACIAL JUSTICE WITHIN THE OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT. OUR SYSTEMS CHANGE APPROACH INCLUDES GRANTMAKING, ANTI-RACISM TRAINING, CAREER PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT, AND CAPACITY BUILDING.

Youth Radio

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

YOUTH RADIO DBA YR MEDIA IS AN AWARD-WINNING MEDIA PRODUCTION COMPANY THAT TRAINS A GROUP OF DIVERSE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY. PARTNERING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS LEARN TO PRODUCE MARKETABLE MEDIA FOR MASSIVE AUDIENCES WHILE BRINGING YOUTH PERSPECTIVES TO ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONCERN. THROUGH YR MEDIA, YOUNG PEOPLE TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, COMMUNITIES, AND THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION. BY BRINGING NATIONAL SCALE TO YR MEDIA'S PROVEN MODEL OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND MEDIA PRODUCTION TRAINING, YR MEDIA WILL DRAMATICALLY EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES (LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND YOUTH OF COLOR) TO CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL NARRATIVES, REACH AND INFLUENCE SIGNIFICANT AUDIENCES, AND ACHIEVE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Ramp Housing Inc

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $4k

MISSION:

TO BENEFIT AND SUPPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.

California Workers Compensation Institute

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

RESEARCH, COMMUNICATION, REPRESENTATION & EDUCATION TO IMPROVE CA WORKERS' COMP SYSTEM.

Rockwood Leadership Institute

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

THE ROCKWOOD LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND NETWORKS IN THE SOCIAL BENEFIT SECTOR WITH POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION THAT HELP IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND WORLD.

Open Research Lab Inc

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

OPEN RESEARCH LAB SEEKS TO ANSWER OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS AND DEVELOP TECHNOLOGY THAT SHOULD NOT BE OWNED BY ANY ONE COMPANY AND REQUIRES WORK ON A VERY LONG TIME HORIZON. WITH INVESTMENT IN FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH DECLINING, OPEN RESEARCH LAB SEEKS TO FILL FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GAPS.

Eat Learn Play Foundation

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO UNLOCKING THE AMAZING POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD.

East Oakland Youth Development Center

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF EAST OAKLAND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EOYDC) IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, RECREATIONAL, AND CULTURAL WELFARE OF THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO RESIDE IN EAST OAKLAND.

Excelsior German Center At The Altenheim

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $566k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME SENIORS FOR HOUSING AND RELATED NEEDS TO PROVIDE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES BY HOSTING GERMAN FESTIVALS, FOSTERING ASSOCIATIONS WITH OTHER ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS TO PROMOTE CULTURAL EXCHANGES, AND HOUSING OTHER CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ENGAGING IN MUSEUM, LIBRARY, AND LANGUAGE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, SPONSORING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND SPONSORING STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.

Grounded Solutions Network

Oakland, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITIES - EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE, AND RICH IN OPPORTUNITY - BY ADVANCING AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS THAT LAST FOR GENERATIONS.

Equity Works Inc

Oakland, CA

Assets: $9m

Revenue: $645k

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED TO BENEFIT AND SUPPORT THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING: (I) TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE CIVIL, ECONOMIC, CONSTITUTIONAL, AND POLITICAL RIGHTS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, THE INNER CITY COMMUNITIES, AND THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA; (II) TO END DISCRIMINATION IN ALL FORMS AGAINST THE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, THE INNER-CITY COMMUNITIES, AND THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA; AND (III) TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE, AND ECONOMIES OF THE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, THE INNER-CITY COMMUNITIES, AND THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA.

Carp 46 No Ca Counties Conf Board- Ub Of Carp & Join Of America

Oakland, CA

Assets: $9m

Revenue: $72m

MISSION:

PROVIDE NEGOTIATION AND GRIEVANCE SERVICES TO REGIONAL COUNCIL AND LOCALS FOR MEMBERS