The Praxis Project Inc
- Assets
- $24.2m
- Revenue
- $22.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 74
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0044814
Organization Overview
The Praxis Project Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (E70) the organization is classified as: Public Health, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Praxis Project Inc employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Praxis Project Inc 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, Praxis Project Inc generated $22.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.5% 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 2014, Praxis Project Inc has awarded 86 individual grants totaling $4,427,499. 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
TO BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY TRANSFORMING THE POWER RELATIONSHIPS AND STRUCTURES THAT AFFECT OUR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - THE PRAXIS PROJECT COMPREHENSIVELY SUPPORTS AND INCUBATES EMERGING ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS THROUGH PROVIDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP.
BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER - THE PRAXIS PROJECT SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL RESIDENTS THROUGH PROVIDING THEM WITH CONVENING, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THESE SUPPORT SERVICES HELP THE ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOMES, AND EFFECTIVELY DEMONSTRATE IMPACT.
TRANSFORMING THE FIELD - THE PRAXIS PROJECT CONSULTS WITH COMMUNITY, STATE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNDERS ON HOW TO EMBED HEALTH EQUITY AND HEALTH JUSTICE PERSPECTIVES INTO THEIR WORK. USING A SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH APPROACH, THE PRAXIS PROJECT HELPS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS OF HEALTH EQUITY AND HEALTH JUSTICE FOR ALL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Xavier Morales PHD Mrp Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $149,112 |
Ariel Cohen Associate Director | 40 | $121,733 | |
Diana Lieu Program Director - Comms & Media | 40 | $101,931 | |
Carla Sparks MPH Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Estevan Flores PHD Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rodrigo Vazquez JD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Red Tent Llc Development Constultant | 12/30/21 | $135,500 |
Bdo-fma Llp Outsourced Financial/accounting Services | 12/30/21 | $120,388 |
Psl Consulting Llc Project Director | 12/30/21 | $100,378 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,797,525 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $165,515 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,797,525 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $760,690 |
| Investment income | $215 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$868 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,557,562 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,030,568 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $210,850 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $15,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,396 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,124 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,154,525 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $84,020 |
| Other employee benefits | $392,209 |
| Payroll taxes | $263,995 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $80,092 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $124,081 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $171,139 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,500 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,857,998 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,530 |
| Office expenses | $74,010 |
| Information technology | $196,962 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $125,363 |
| Travel | $160,607 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,653 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,172 |
| Insurance | $25,523 |
| All other expenses | $118,745 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,679,475 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,167,604 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,778,665 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $259,609 |
| 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 | $14,408 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,263 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $129 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,723 |
| Total assets | $24,229,401 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $602,072 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $570 |
| 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 | $328,200 |
| Other liabilities | $17,055 |
| Total liabilities | $947,897 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,473,922 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,807,582 |
| 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 | $24,229,401 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Praxis Project Inc has awarded $797,068 in support to 39 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GRANT AWARD FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN THE COMMUNITY PILOT PROJECT | $100,000 |
Woodside, NY PURPOSE: SUBGRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE WE ARE HOME CAMPAIGN | $70,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: SUBGRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE WE ARE HOME CAMPAIGN | $70,000 |
Aliso Viejo, CA PURPOSE: SUBGRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE WE ARE HOME CAMPAIGN | $70,000 |
Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: SUBGRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE WE ARE HOME CAMPAIGN | $70,000 |
AFRICAN BUREAU FOR IMMIGRATION AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (ABISA) PURPOSE: SUBGRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE WE ARE HOME CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 77 grants that The Praxis Project Inc has recieved totaling $7,915,976.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $1,082,287 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Community Development | $735,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $480,000 |
Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF FREE HEARTS | $375,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $305,000 |
Perigee Fund Seattle, WA PURPOSE: NATL BIRTH EQUITY COLLAB MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH | $300,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Education Training And Research Associates Scotts Valley, CA | $15,485,603 | $19,032,847 |
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Portland, OR | $19,448,584 | $19,071,693 |
Partners In Care Foundation Inc San Fernando, CA | $15,565,465 | $22,096,413 |
Central Neighborhood Health Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $17,013,795 | $24,201,200 |
Vision To Learn Los Angeles, CA | $20,294,711 | $15,923,530 |
Sierra Health Foundation Sacramento, CA | $61,368,491 | $9,085,728 |
National Health Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $35,586,388 | $11,254,179 |
Concern Employee Assistance Program Mountain View, CA | $18,911,914 | $11,122,823 |
Orange County Asian And Pacific Islander Community Alliance Inc Garden Grove, CA | $7,591,281 | $11,752,375 |
The Praxis Project Inc Oakland, CA | $24,229,401 | $22,557,562 |
Curry Community Health Gold Beach, OR | $1,141,639 | $7,562,493 |
Healthy Community Forum For The Greater Sacramento Region Sacramento, CA | $17,518,135 | $11,927,554 |