Oakland Institute is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Oakland Institute employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oakland Institute 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, Oakland Institute generated $467.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $658.9k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE OAKLAND INSTITUTE (OI) IS AN INDEPENDENT POLICY THINK TANK WORKING TO INCREASE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND FAIR DEBATE ON CRITICAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE ATTACHED NOTE FOR 2023 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Atul Sharan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Furman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elsadig Elsheikh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonja Swift Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lewis Gordon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $456,071 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $456,071 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $475 |
Investment income | $10,806 |
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 | $467,352 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $130,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,100 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $208,090 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,579 |
Payroll taxes | $26,312 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,203 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,270 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,014 |
Office expenses | $22,713 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $79,323 |
Travel | $29,484 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,596 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,395 |
Insurance | $7,900 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $658,879 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $343,156 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,695,301 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $5,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $752,560 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,796,517 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,505 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,505 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,793,012 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,796,517 |