Urban Habitat Program
- Assets
- $7.4m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-0275424
Organization Overview
Urban Habitat Program is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Urban Habitat Program employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Habitat Program 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 12/2023, Urban Habitat Program generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Urban Habitat Program has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $1,768,217. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
URBAN HABITAT BRINGS RACE AND CLASS TO THE FOREFRONT OF TRANSPORTATION, LAND USE, AND HOUSING POLICIES TO CREATE A BAY AREA WHERE LOW-INCOME PEOPLE OF COLOR CAN LIVE IN JUST AND CONNECTED NEIGHBORHOODS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POLICY WORK: AFTER FIVE YEARS OF ADVOCACY, MTC HAS RESPONDED TO THE EFFORTS OF THE VOICES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (VPT), WHICH URBAN HABITAT CO-FOUNDED, AND APPROVED A CLEAR PROCESS, TIMELINE, AND GOALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MEASURE. THE PLAN IS FOR A TRANSPORTATION MEASURE TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT IN 2026 OR 2028.WE PUBLISHED A PAPER, BUILDING A COMMUNITY-CENTER HOUSING PRESERVATION ECOSYSTEM, WHICH DESCRIBES THE ELEMENTS, NECESSARY TOOLS, AND KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN A STRONG PRESERVATION ECOSYSTEM TO STEM THE TIDE OF DISPLACEMENT. IT ALSO INCLUDES A WORKSHEET PRACTITIONERS CAN USE TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS TO BUILD UPON AND GAPS TO FILL.TWELVE LEADERS GRADUATED FROM THE INAUGURAL VALLEJO LEADERSHIP COHORT WHERE THEY LEARNED ORGANIZING SKILLS SUCH AS DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS AND CANVASSING.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (BCLI) TRAINS AND SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME PEOPLE OF COLOR TO SERVE ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. IN 2023, WE CONVENED OUR 15TH BCLI COHORT WITH 10 FELLOWS REPRESENTING VARIOUS COUNTIES THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA. 100% OF THE 2023 FELLOWS ARE SERVING ON A COMMISSION. WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ALUMNI WHILE THEY ARE SERVING ON COMMISSIONS. WE CONDUCTED INTERVIEWS WITH GOVERNMENT STAFF, MOST OF WHOM WERE BCLI ALUMNI, TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES AND THE TRAINING AND SUPPORT NEEDS FOR EQUITY CHAMPIONS WORKING IN GOVERNMENT. THE LEARNINGS WERE PUBLISHED IN THE REPORT, BEST PRACTICES FOR EQUITY ADVOCACY WITHIN GOVERNMENT, TO HELP PRACTITIONERS USE THEIR POSITIONS TO CREATE TANGIBLE, POSITIVE CHANGE FOR HISTORICALLY DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES.
RISING JUNTOS PARTNERED WITH LOW-INCOME PARENTS, YOUTH, AND SENIORS TOADVANCE RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND HEALTH JUSTICE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.OUR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS TOINCREASE THEIR SELF-EFFICACY, SKILLS, AND UNDERSTANDING OF KEY SOCIAL SYSTEMS.OUR STRATEGIC ORGANIZING ENGAGED THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES TO BUILD SOLIDARITY AND TAKE COLLECTIVE ACTION TOWARDS COMMUNITY PRIORITIES. WE SUPPORTED RESIDENTS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL DECISION-MAKERS FOR EQUITABLE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS AND POLICIES RELATED TO HOUSING STABILITY, COMMUNITY SAFETY, RACIAL AND IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS, AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC DECISIONS. OUR EFFORTS RESULTED IN THE PASSAGE OF RENT STABILIZATION AND EVICTION PROTECTIONS IN CONCORD AND INCREASED HOUSING STABILITY COUNTYWIDE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ellen Wu Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $157,544 |
Robert Allen Dir Policy Advcy | 40 | $119,849 | |
Pam Flood Dir Fin & Ops | Officer | 40 | $104,935 |
Chris Schildt Dir Housing Justic | 40 | $105,338 | |
Robert Phillips Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Derecka Mehrens Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.42 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $58,922 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,012,450 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,071,372 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $70,119 |
| Investment income | $95,403 |
| 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 | $3,236,894 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $228,332 |
| 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. | $322,360 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,708 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $653,357 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,698 |
| Other employee benefits | $81,427 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,423 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,436 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,185 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $209,731 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $64,850 |
| Information technology | $16,556 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,881 |
| Travel | $63,255 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,202 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,812 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,888,714 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $920,599 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,041,364 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $630,244 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,000 |
| 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 | $36,692 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,623,529 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $90,647 |
| Total assets | $7,353,075 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $165,502 |
| 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 | $93,352 |
| Total liabilities | $258,854 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,877,493 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,216,728 |
| 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 | $7,353,075 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Urban Habitat Program has awarded $228,332 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRO NETWORK PURPOSE: Housing preservation | $40,000 |
BAY AREA LAND TRUST PURPOSE: Housing preservation | $36,666 |
CNCIL COMMUNITY HOUSING ORGS PURPOSE: Housing preservation | $25,000 |
CAUSA JUSTA JUST CAUSE PURPOSE: Housing preservation | $25,000 |
OAKLAND COMMUNITY LAND TRUST PURPOSE: Housing preservation | $40,000 |
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS PURPOSE: Housing preservation | $25,000 |