Rockwood Leadership Institute

Organization Overview

Rockwood Leadership Institute is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (T02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rockwood Leadership Institute employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rockwood Leadership 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 12/2021, Rockwood Leadership Institute generated $11.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ROCKWOOD LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND NETWORKS IN THE SOCIAL BENEFIT SECTOR WITH POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION THAT HELP IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRIVATE PROGRAMS: ROCKWOOD CONVENES LEADERS WITHIN A GIVEN ISSUE AREA OR GEOGRAPHIC REGION IN ORDER TO CATALYZE MORE POWERFUL AND ENGAGED LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS. EACH PROGRAM IDENTIFIES 12-24 INFLUENTIAL LEADERS TO ENGAGE IN INTENSIVE TRAINING AND RECEIVE TOOLS IN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP. ROCKWOOD'S PRIVATE PROGRAMS THAT WERE DELIVERED IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN 2021 SERVED A TOTAL OF 482 LEADERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDED: BUILDING POWER FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES; EARLY CARE, LEARNING AND HEALTH LEADERS; HEART OF BLACK LEADERSHIP; RESOURCE LEADERS; EQUITY IN PHILANTHROPY; LEADERS IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, RIGHTS AND JUSTICE; AOL FOR OISHEI FOUNDATION GRANTEES; SEVERAL TRAININGS FOR GRANTEES OF CZI; AOL FOR GRANTEES OF THE JPB FOUNDATION, AND MORE.


FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: ROCKWOOD SERVED AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR FOUR INDEPENDENT PROJECTS IN 2021, INCLUDING: COACHING FOR HEALING, JUSTICE AND LIBERATION (A PROFESSIONAL COACHING TRAINING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF BIPOC SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT LEADERS), THE BUILD LEADERSHIP TRANSITION (LEADERSHIP TRANSITION PROGRAMMING FOR US-BASED FORD BUILD GRANTEES); DESIRE MAPPING PROJECT (WORKSHOPS FOR THE BLM AND TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE MOVEMENTS); AND F4NCA (A SELF-ORGANIZED GATHERING OF ALUMNI FROM ROCKWOOD'S FELLOWSHIP FOR A NEW CALIFORNIA).


PUBLIC PROGRAMS: ROCKWOOD LEADS MULTI-DAY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RETREATS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE LEADERS FROM THE NONPROFIT, PHILANTHROPIC, LABOR AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS SECTORS. THIS WORK INCLUDES OUR FLAGSHIP "ART OF LEADERSHIP" (AOL) TRAINING AS WELL AS THE NEWER "ART OF NAVIGATING CHANGE" (ANC). IN 2021, ROCKWOOD OFFERED A TOTAL OF FIFTEEN VIRTUAL PUBLIC TRAININGS, IN WHICH 384 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Darlene Nipper
CEO
$202,978
Julie Besaha
Dir Fin./admin.
$143,796
Sharon Price
Dir Strategic Init
$132,353
Lucia Kimble
Dir Of Training
$113,982
Bex Ahuja
Managing Director
$112,059
Russell Roybal
Board Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Helen S Kim
Trainer
$105,485
Destiny Coaching & Consulting Llc
Training, Coach, Admin
$356,630
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $400,050
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,332,375
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,732,425
Total Program Service Revenue$2,379,479
Investment income $8,765
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 $11,124,297

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Rockwood Leadership Institute has recieved totaling $5,124,337.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Community Development

$693,463
Foundation To Promote Open Society

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CAPACITY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO ACTIVISTS, ADVOCATES, ORGANIZERS, AND OTHER ACTORS IN THE RACIAL JUSTICE FIELD

$600,000
Foundation To Promote Open Society

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CAPACITY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO ACTIVISTS, ADVOCATES, ORGANIZERS, AND OTHER ACTORS IN THE RACIAL JUSTICE FIELD

$600,000
David And Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

$555,840
The Jpb Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: DEMOCRATIZING LEADERSHIP: TRAINING SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS

$400,000
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: DEEPENING LEADERSHIP CAPACITY TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY: TO PROVIDE SPACE TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP CAPACITY AND RESILIENCE ROOTED IN HEALING-INFORMED PRACTICE FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZERS ADVOCATING FOR MENTAL WELLNESS, HEALTH EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE ACROSS CALIFORNIA.

$345,000
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