Marketskills Inc
To participate in ownership of the grocery store developed by Community Foods Market, Inc (CFM). To develop and operate an apprenticeship program within the grocery store and provide advice and assistance to CFM in its goal of serving the social and health needs of the residents of West Oakland. In 2020 the purpose expanded to assisting low-income families to afford fresh foods and groceries during the pandemic by enabling discounts and subsidies on purchases made at the grocery store.
Marketskills Inc at a glance
In short: Marketskills Inc gave $172K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $172K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $172,323
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $172,323
- Median grant
- $172,323
- Total assets
- $1,014,390
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Marketskills Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Community Foods Market QALICB LLC ($172K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foods Market QALICB LLC Oakland, CA | To support the related organization's grocery store operations during losses resulting from the pandemic. | $172,323 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,014,390 | $425,000 | $424,823 | $172,323 | 1 |
About Marketskills Inc
Based on IRS filings
Marketskills Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $172K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marketskills Inc is led by Brahm Ahmadi, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Brahm Ahmadi
President
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Rogoff
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juhandryn Dessames
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Marketskills Inc
How much does Marketskills Inc give each year?
Marketskills Inc gave $172K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
How large is Marketskills Inc?
Marketskills Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $425K.
What is Marketskills Inc?
Marketskills Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Marketskills Inc operate?
Marketskills Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Marketskills Inc's EIN?
Marketskills Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2165511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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