Movement Strategy Center is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2004. 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 06/2021, Movement Strategy Center employed 195 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Movement Strategy Center 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 06/2021, Movement Strategy Center generated $30.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.5m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Movement Strategy Center has awarded 550 individual grants totaling $23,194,105. 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:
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THE MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER WORKS TO BUILD A PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT, BY INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, ALLIANCES AND SECTORS TO BE MORE STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER PROVIDES VALUES-ALIGNED, HOLISTIC INTERMEDIARY SERVICES ENABLING ACCESS TO CRUCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND THOUGHT PARTNERSHIP FOR BIPOC, WOMEN, AND LGBTQIA MOVEMENT LEADERS, ACTIVISTS, AND COMMUNITIES CHALLENGING INTERSECTIONAL ISSUES OF SYSTEMIC RACISM, RAMPANT ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION, AND CRIPPLING ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION. WE ARE UNIQUE IN THAT WE DO NOT OPERATE AS A SINGULAR ORGANIZATION BUT AS A COLLECTIVE ECOSYSTEM INCUBATING AND ACCELERATING THE WORK OF OUR PARTNER PROJECTS.OUR MODEL REJECTS A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL APPROACH BY CUSTOMIZING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO SUSTAIN EACH PARTNER BASED ON THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. OUR DEEP-ROOTED MUTUAL CONNECTIONS SEED A LARGER MOVEMENT AND ACTIVIST ECOSYSTEM THAT FOSTERS COLLABORATION, CROSS-POLLINATION, AND EVOLUTION. CRITICALLY, OUR INFRASTRUCTURE AND OUR PARTNERS DISAVOW THE INHERENT SYSTEMIC RACISM WITHIN THE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY.OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EQUITABLE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP THE MOVEMENT STRATEGY NETWORK, WHICH IS A PORTFOLIO OF INCUBATION STAGE PROJECTS FOCUSED ON TRANSFORMATIVE MOVEMENT BUILDING THROUGH BIPOC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PLANNING AND CULTURAL STRATEGY, THAT WE SUPPORT WITH SEED FUNDING AND INCUBATION. PHILANTHROPIC INNOVATION WHICH PROVIDES REGRANTING, ECOSYSTEM MAPPING AND FUND DESIGN TO FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND POOLED FUNDS. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SUPPORT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mimi Ho Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $137,700 |
Taj James Project Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $137,700 |
Alexis Flanagan Learning And Practice Director | 40 | $126,250 | |
Doris Dupuy Administrative And Finance Ass | 40 | $119,670 | |
Aimee Arevalo Thompson Mev Network Co-Leader | 40 | $119,001 | |
Anthony Giantarino Fellow | 40 | $109,209 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Washington State Coalition Against Domes Consulting | 6/29/21 | $381,436 |
Keecha Harris And Associates (Kha) Consulting | 6/29/21 | $1,190,755 |
Noble Accounting Llc Accounting | 6/29/21 | $649,931 |
Vision & Ink Consulting | 6/29/21 | $223,500 |
Colm Research Group Consulting | 6/29/21 | $138,660 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,036,356 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,672,701 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,830 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,709,057 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,869,617 |
Investment income | $16,386 |
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 | $30,747,629 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,365,007 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $778,150 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $398,449 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,443 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $10,518,727 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,901 |
Other employee benefits | $1,299,832 |
Payroll taxes | $911,327 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $123,062 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $83,272 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $22,988 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,916,751 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,187 |
Office expenses | $301,688 |
Information technology | $354,303 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $547,800 |
Travel | $117,042 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $113,861 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,261 |
Insurance | $19,134 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $31,521,989 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,387,461 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,606,835 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,598,358 |
Accounts receivable, net | $288,368 |
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 | $424,969 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $26,305,991 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,533,964 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,796,300 |
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 | $2,000,000 |
Total liabilities | $6,330,264 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,182,017 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,793,710 |
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 | $26,305,991 |
Over the last fiscal year, Movement Strategy Center has awarded $6,687,597 in support to 148 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: MSC-GRANT/BR GRANT | $225,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY PURPOSE: MSC-GRANT | $175,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: MSC-GRANT/BR GRANT/CJA GRANT/HFA GRANT | $165,000 |
ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY INC PURPOSE: MSC-GRANT | $159,950 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: MSC-GRANT | $155,400 |
San Jose, CA PURPOSE: BR-GRANT | $145,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 82 grants that Movement Strategy Center has recieved totaling $17,280,687.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR ALL | $2,600,000 |
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: RESONANCE NETWORK | $2,250,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PRESIDENTS YOUTH COUNCIL - SUPPORTING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH: TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMMING OF A YOUTH COUNCIL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS CALIFORNIA TO TRANSFORM A POWER ECOSYSTEM THAT ADVANCES HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY. | $1,000,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: BUILDING BOLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENTS THAT CENTER COMMUNITIES AT THE FRONT LINE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INEQUITY AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PRESIDENTS YOUTH COUNCIL - SUPPORTING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH: TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMMING OF A YOUTH COUNCIL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS CALIFORNIA TO TRANSFORM A POWER ECOSYSTEM THAT ADVANCES HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY. | $844,625 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING YOUTH POWER FOR HEALTH EQUITY ACROSS CALIFORNIA: TO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH LEADERS TO ADVANCE EQUITY ISSUES, PROMOTE CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND TRANSFORM PHILANTHROPY AND SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH EQUITY IN CALIFORNIA. | $832,972 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Cityserve Network Bakersfield, CA | $4,069,087 | $94,473,161 |
Movement Strategy Center Oakland, CA | $26,305,991 | $30,747,629 |
Casa De Los Ninos Inc Tucson, AZ | $25,293,755 | $23,382,073 |
Woodcraft Rangers Los Angeles, CA | $7,179,034 | $18,872,695 |
Californians Dedicated To Education Foundation San Francisco, CA | $5,632,923 | $12,853,124 |
Coalition For Responsible Community Development Los Angeles, CA | $20,510,086 | $22,552,371 |
Young Community Developers San Francisco, CA | $10,175,438 | $17,514,811 |
Community Youth Center Of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $17,880,445 | $17,282,098 |
Kupu Honolulu, HI | $10,299,309 | $11,230,476 |
Kids Unlimited Of Oregon Medford, OR | $20,008,929 | $11,933,756 |
Hunters Point Family San Francisco, CA | $3,079,045 | $12,434,856 |
Alliance For A Healthier Generation Inc Portland, OR | $19,826,978 | $16,732,492 |