Policylink

Organization Overview

Policylink is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Policylink employed 119 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Policylink 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 12/2022, Policylink generated $46.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $53.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.0% per year over the past 8 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 2019, Policylink has awarded 239 individual grants totaling $35,655,930. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

POLICYLINK IS A NATIONAL RESEARCH AND ACTION INSTITUTE (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)ADVANCING RACIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY BY LIFTING UP WHAT WORKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EQUITABLE ECONOMY - THIS PORTFOLIO IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING ECONOMIC INCLUSION AND OWNERSHIP TO ELIMINATE POVERTY, SHRINK INEQUALITY, AND INCREASE MOBILITY. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL-IN-CITIES, NATIONAL EQUITY ATLAS, BAY AREA EQUITY ATLAS, THE FEDERAL JOB GUARANTEE, RACIAL WEALTH GAP, CORPORATE RACIAL EQUITY INDEX AND FINANCIAL SECURITY AND IS A BODY OF WORK DRIVEN BY DATA AND DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS THAT IS APPLIED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY PROPOSALS AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT TO SECURE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, INCLUDING PEOPLE IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EQUITABLE ECONOMY: ONE IN WHICH WORKING-CLASS PEOPLE AND PEOPLE OF COLOR HAVE GOOD JOBS, ECONOMIC SECURITY, RISING STANDARDS OF LIVING, AND INCREASED VOICE, POWER, AND OWNERSHIP.


OTHER PROGRAMS - CENTRAL TO ITS MISSION, POLICYLINK SEEKS TO EXPAND THE THINKING, REACH, AND POWER OF LOCAL PARTNERS BY CREATING MORE FERTILE GROUND FOR ACTION THROUGH FRAMING NATIONAL DEBATES AND POLICY ADVOCACY. THIS PORTFOLIO IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND GROWING THE EQUITY MOVEMENT AND BUILDING NEW ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE POLICYLINK PROGRAM AREAS THAT EMPOWER ADVOCATES TO WIN ON EQUITY. POLICYLINK'S FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE IS THE EQUITY SUMMIT, WHICH IS HELD APPROXIMATELY EVERY THREE YEARS AND ASSEMBLES OVER 4,000 LEADERS TO DESIGN AND CHART THE COURSE OF THE EQUITY MOVEMENT. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE OFFICE OF THE FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE, RACE EQUITY AND INCLUSION CONSULTANCIES, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES.


HEALTHY COMMUNITIES OF OPPORTUNITY - THIS PORTFOLIO IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AND MAINTAINING OPPORTUNITY-RICH COMMUNITIES IN ALL NEIGHBORHOODS AND ALL REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY THROUGH STRONG NETWORKS AND SOCIAL CAPITAL, EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS THAT ENABLE LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO THRIVE. WORK IN THIS AREA INCLUDES ADVANCING HOUSING JUSTICE, ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS, CULTIVATING INCLUSIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN AN EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM, PUSHING FOR WATER JUSTICE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND SUPPORTING CRADLE-TO-CAREER POLICIES AND PRACTICES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES SUCH PROJECTS AS ANTI-DISPLACEMENT POLICY NETWORK; AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING; WATER EQUITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE CAUCUS; THE CONVERGENCE PARTNERSHIP; CRADLE-TO-CAREER ADVOCACY; BUILDING AND SUSTAINING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES; HEALTHY FOOD PROCUREMENT; HEALTH EQUITY FELLOWSHIP FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE LEADERS; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT INITIATIVE; AND ARTS, CULTURE, AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE.


JUST SOCIETY - THIS PORTFOLIO IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING POWER AND EXPANDING AGENCY TO ENSURE THAT ALL SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS ARE JUST, FREE OF RACIAL BIAS, AND LEAD TO A VIBRANT DEMOCRACY WHERE ALL, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE, CAN PARTICIPATE AND PROSPER. TO DO SO, POLICYLINK PROVIDES REPRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND STRATEGIES TO COMMUNITY-BASED COALITIONS WORKING TOWARD EQUITY IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. THIS INCLUDES ADVANCING POLICIES RELATED TO INEQUITABLE FINES, POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND ALTERNATIVES, AND THE NEEDS OF BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR. SPECIFIC PROJECTS INCLUDE POLICYLINK LEGAL; ALLIANCE FOR BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR; COMMUNITY SAFETY AND JUSTICE, FINES AND FEES; AND PUBLIC SAFETY METRICS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Equity And Results Consulting Llc
Consulting Services
$1,291,935
Mckinsey & Company Inc
Consulting Services
$1,150,000
Western Construction & Co Inc
Construction Services
$638,628
Usc
Consulting Services
$600,000
Vox Audita Solutions Inc
Web Hosting, Maintenance, And Support
$485,000
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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$42,713,016
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$42,713,016
Total Program Service Revenue$2,902,239
Investment income $494,098
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,252
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $46,107,101

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Policylink has awarded $17,155,827 in support to 99 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ACCE INSTITUTE

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$25,000

ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$105,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$10,000

APPALSHOP INC

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$10,000

BELOVED COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREENSBORO INC

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$75,000

BAYOU CITY WATERKEEPER

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT

$15,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Policylink
Oakland, CA
$46,107,101
Faith In Action Network
Oakland, CA
$37,999,794
Brawley Community Foundation
Brawley, CA
$41,159,949
Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
$39,741,211
Contract Services Administration Training Trust Fund
Burbank, CA
$12,322,000
South Yuba River Citizens League
Nevada City, CA
$11,568,707
Community Coalition For Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment
Los Angeles, CA
$9,916,374
Civic Center Community Benefit District Inc
San Francisco, CA
$4,934,813
Tempe Community Action Agency Inc
Tempe, AZ
$5,387,332
Sustainable Northwest
Portland, OR
$5,342,652
Hyde Street Community Services Inc
San Francisco, CA
$4,367,678
California Association Of Community Managers Inc
Laguna Hills, CA
$3,950,635
Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation
Honolulu, HI
$2,672,829
Faith In Action Bay Area
Redwood City, CA
$2,395,040
Central Arizonans For A Sustainable Economy
Phoenix, AZ
$676,087
Partnership For Children And Youth
Sacramento, CA
$2,271,845
Community Health Association Inland Southern Region
San Bernardino, CA
$1,556,260
Williamette United Football Club Inc
West Linn, OR
$1,470,555
Big Sunday
Los Angeles, CA
$2,321,538
Ajo Center For Sustainable Agriculture
Ajo, AZ
$1,278,263
Stockton Rural Cemetery Association
Stockton, CA
$709,153
Riverpark Community Association
Irvine, CA
$1,410,093
Concerned Citizens Of South Central Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$2,512,062
Los Angeles Chargers Charities
Costa Mesa, CA
$1,108,867
Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Wilsonville, OR
$984,485

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