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EIN 43-2014630

The Oakland Public Education Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
297
City
Oakland
State
California
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
Description
The Oakland Public Education Fund leads the development and investment of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive.
Also known as...
Oakland Schools Foundation; Oakland Schools Foundation
Total revenues
$25,528,569
2023
Total expenses
$28,680,913
2023
Total assets
$29,779,873
2023
Num. employees
297
2023

Program areas at The Oakland Public Education Fund

The Oakland Public Education Fund ("The ed Fund") secures and manages resources for schools while helping those schools develop their own capacity to create The best learning environments for their students. The ed Fund works with schools that strive to be results oriented, to develop entrepreneurial leadership, and to cultivate collaboration and family leadership, and to focus on student personalization and innovative curriculum. The ed Fund is also a fiscal sponsor for a range of projects with The Oakland Public schools, Oakland unified school district, and education-focused projects.

Grants made by The Oakland Public Education Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Oakland Natives Give Back FundTo Increase Attendance and Engagement of Disconnected Students and Families Following Covid School Closures Using A Community Schools Approach.$888,082
East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC)To Increase Attendance and Engagement of Disconnected Students and Families Following Covid School Closures Using A Community Schools Approach.$586,273
Safe PassagesTo Increase Attendance and Engagement of Disconnected Students and Families Following Covid School Closures Using A Community Schools Approach.$467,671
...and 20 more grants made totalling $3,839,714

Who funds The Oakland Public Education Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Crankstart FoundationTo Support Oakland United for Education Success$1,375,000
David and Lucile Packard FoundationFamilies and Communities$1,000,000
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$1,000,000
...and 80 more grants received totalling $9,614,478

Financials for The Oakland Public Education Fund

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,114,777
Program services$6,630,271
Investment income and dividends$268,612
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-82,107
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$597,016
Total revenues$25,528,569
Data update history
April 24, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $148,044 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 26 new grant, including a grant for $1,375,000 from Crankstart Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $502,000 from Association For Continuing Education (ACE)
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $449,000 from San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 71005
Oakland, CA 94612
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
oaklandedfund.org/ 
Phone
(510) 221-6968
Facebook page
oakedfund 
Twitter profile
@oaklandedfund 
IRS details
EIN
43-2014630
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
128622
FTB Entity ID
2432664
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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