Oakland Kids First

Organization Overview

Oakland Kids First is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Oakland Kids First employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oakland Kids First 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 06/2022, Oakland Kids First generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OAKLAND KIDS FIRST IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO INCREASE YOUTH VOICE, LEADERSHIP AND POWER TO CREATE ENGAGING AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHERE ALL STUDENTS LEARN AND LEAD. OKF PROGRAMS AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICE AND BUILD POWER FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS OF COLOR IN OAKLAND, CA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROVIDED FOUNDATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZING PROGRAMS FOR 104 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL AT FOUR OAKLAND PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS AND FOR AN ADDITIONAL 14 YOUTH IN A CROSS CAMPUS YOUTH ORGANIZING COUNCIL. STUDENTS LED RESEARCH CAMPAIGNS TO DEVELOP A STUDENT JUSTICE PLATFORM INFORMED BY THE PRIORITIES AND NEEDS OF 1,400+ STUDENTS ACROSS OUSD, ADVOCATED TO IMPLEMENT OAKLAND YOUTH VOTE, AND RAN STUDENT STORES AT FREMONT AND CASTLEMONT HIGH SCHOOLS IN ALIGNMENT WITH STUDENT-LED CULTURE CHANGE CAMPAIGNS.


SERVED AS LEAD AGENCY AT CASTLEMONT HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL SERVICES THAT ENGAGED 402 STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 THROUGH EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND COLLEGE, CAREER AND COMMUNITY READINESS INITIATIVES. 279 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN STIPENDED CASTLEWORKS LINKED LEARNING PATHWAY CAREER READINESS OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER, AND OKF OFFERED ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION FOR 337 STUDENTS INCLUDING TUTORING, DUAL ENROLLMENT AND CREDIT RECOVERY.


OKF WAS THE ANCHOR ORGANIZATION OF THE OAKLAND YOUTH VOTE (OYV) COALITION AND SPEARHEADED ORGANIZING, FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO FULLY IMPLEMENT OAKLAND YOUTH VOTE, WHICH PASSED WITH 67% OF THE PUBLIC VOTE AS MEASURE QQ IN NOV 2020.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lukas Brekke-Miesner
Executive Dir.
$93,785
Niema Jordan
Secretary
$0
Bill Heiser
Board Chair
$0
Dr Phoumy Sayavong
Treasurer
$0
Ijeoma Arum
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $579,714
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,673,842
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,253,556
Total Program Service Revenue$90,120
Investment income $1,876
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 $2,346,319

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Oakland Kids First has awarded $75,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRO NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj

$30,000

CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE EDU

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Jose, CA

PURPOSE: Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj

$30,000

OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Oakland Kids First has recieved totaling $101,635.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$75,000
Northern California Grantmakers

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: Youth Organizing

$15,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11,635
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