Kingmakers of Oakland
Kingmakers of Oakland is a leadership development and systems change organization committed to fundamentally transforming the education system and building the capacity of people to design and sustain thriving and liberated systems, structures, conditions, and culture to improve educational and life outcomes for Black students.
Kingmakers of Oakland at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,058,759
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,599,445
- -33.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $196,788
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $5,519,826
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kingmakers of Oakland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,058,759 | $2,599,445 | $5,519,826 | — | — | $196,788 |
| 2024 | $11,097,028 | $3,912,547 | $6,199,746 | $50,000 | 1 | $201,712 |
| 2023 | $13,414,712 | $6,248,483 | $5,497,167 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $12,595,129 | $14,987,448 | $3,693,561 | $30,000 | 1 | — |
About Kingmakers of Oakland
Based on IRS filings
Kingmakers of Oakland is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $197K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kingmakers of Oakland is led by Christopher Chatmon, CEO on every filing since 2022; 6 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Chatmon
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $293K (2025)
Shrimathia Bathey
Managing Director Ops
On filings since 2024
$148K (2024) → $132K (2025)
Simbarashe Ndemera
Snr Director Finance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$149K (2024) → $132K (2025)
Adetokunbo Ajike
Facilities Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
Vajra Watson
Director
Co-Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Johns
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gisele Shorter
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joaquin Noguerra
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenden Anderson
Chief Media & Technology Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $200K (2025)
Matin Abdel Qawi
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $239K (2025)
Darlene Flynn
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Greenberg
Co-Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Romero Wesson
Co-Chair
Co-Treasurer → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Beasley
Co-Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rickey Jackson
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Scott
Co-Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Josiah Harris (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Darren Isom (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: George Hofstetter (2022–2023) — Co-Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $293K, to Christopher Chatmon (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kingmakers of Oakland
How large is Kingmakers of Oakland?
Kingmakers of Oakland reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Kingmakers of Oakland?
Kingmakers of Oakland is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $8.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kingmakers of Oakland operate?
Kingmakers of Oakland has awarded grants in California.
What is Kingmakers of Oakland's EIN?
Kingmakers of Oakland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4105767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
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