THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED TO BENEFIT AND SUPPORT THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING: (I) TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE CIVIL, ECONOMIC, CONSTITUTIONAL, AND POLITICAL (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) RIGHTS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, THE INNER CITY COMMUNITIES, AND THE LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA (II) TO END DISCRIMINATION IN ALL FORMS AGAINST THE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, THE INNER CITY COMMUNITIES, AND THE LOWINCOME COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA AND (III) TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE, AND ECONOMIES OF THE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, THE INNER CITY COMMUNITIES, AND THE LOWINCOME COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$500K
About Equity Works Inc
Based on IRS filings
Equity Works Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $500K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,578,516 | $9,107,446 | $9,488,310 |
| Revenue | $632,391 | $646,458 | $653,403 |
| Expenses | $660,621 | $396,320 | $793,062 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Greenlining Institute ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE OAKLAND, CA | TO SUPPORT THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE'S ACTIVITIES | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA GORE-MANN | PRESIDENT & CEO, BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARCEL EAST | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SUTAPA BALAJI | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| TATE HILL | MEMBER AT LARGE (THRU 04/24) | 1 | — |
| MARK RUTLEDGE | MEMBER AT LARGE (THRU 04/24) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equity Works Inc?
Equity Works Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $9.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Equity Works Inc?
As of 2024, Equity Works Inc holds $9.6M in total assets with $632K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $500K in 2024.
Where does Equity Works Inc operate?
Equity Works Inc has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Equity Works Inc award?
In 2024, Equity Works Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $500K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Equity Works Inc's EIN?
Equity Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5272587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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