COMMUNITY ECONOMICS, INC.'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SERVING THE LOWEST INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. CEI WILL UNDERTAKE THIS MISSION THROUGH (1) THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING OF PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO NONPROFIT DEVELOPERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND TENANT ORGANIZATIONS; AND (2) EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT WITH HOUSING ADVOCATES, PUBLIC POLICY MAKERS, AND THE LENDING AND INVESTMENT COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$63K
+5.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+40.0% YoY
About Community Economics Inc
Based on IRS filings
Community Economics Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $186K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,798,760 | $2,041,866 | $2,428,483 |
| Revenue | $1,331,283 | $1,165,250 | $1,318,392 |
| Expenses | $1,444,418 | $1,612,856 | $1,684,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $185,614 | $36,847 | $15,720 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Non-profit Housing Association of Northern California ($53,000), Housing California ($7,500), East Bay Housing Organizations ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EAST BAY HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS OAKLAND, CA | TO SPONSOR ANNUAL EVENTS/CONFERENCE AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSINGS. | $2,500 |
| NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SPONSOR ANNUAL EVENTS/CONFERENCE AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSINGS. | $53,000 |
| HOUSING CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO, CA | TO SPONSOR ANNUAL EVENTS/CONFERENCE AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSINGS. | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE RAWSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LYNETTE LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DENA BELZER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROY LINTON SCHWEYER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| GISELA SALGADO | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| STEVEN SHUM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| IRMA POE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELISSA DENNIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 36 | $271,388 |
| DIANA DOWNTON | SR AFFORDABLE HSG FIN. CONSULTANT | 36 | $223,335 |
| LISA MOTOYAMA | SR AFFORDABLE HSG FIN. CONSULTANT | 28 | $161,662 |
| LINDA RIVERS | OFFICE MANAGER | 36 | $161,793 |
| ALLYSON UJIMORI | AFFORDABLE HSG FINANCE CONSULTANT | 36 | $152,023 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Economics Inc?
Community Economics Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Community Economics Inc?
As of 2024, Community Economics Inc holds $1.8M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $63K in 2024.
Where does Community Economics Inc operate?
Community Economics Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What size grants does Community Economics Inc award?
In 2024, Community Economics Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $63K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Economics Inc's EIN?
Community Economics Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2473882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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