Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visit Oakland is a private, not-for-profit, 501(c)(6) organization, with a 21-member board of directors and full time staff.
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau at a glance
In short: Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $16,000
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $3,832,116
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Activate Oakland ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Activate Oakland Oakland, CA | sponsorship award | $16,000 |
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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 | $3,832,116 | $4,299,821 | $4,017,600 | $16,000 | 1 | $78,810 |
| 2021 | $3,298,454 | $2,521,962 | $2,365,667 | — | — | $24,262 |
About Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau is led by Peter Gamez, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 5 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Gamez
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$340K (2025)
Barbara Leslie
Advisor to CEO
Director → Advisor to CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dhruv Patel
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Manning-Kim
Director of Sales
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$192K (2025)
Juan Camero
Marketing Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2025)
Renee Roberts
Director of Pr
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$184K (2025)
Barney Fonzi
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Osaki
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Chan
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Berris
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jana Pastena
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mieko Hatano
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nik Dehejia
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikhil Patel
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyrell Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Tobin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Tsay
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Autumn King
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eyah Valmores-Campoy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lauritsen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Aglubat
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rex Maxion
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Savlan Hauser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmin Odion
Finance & Oper
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
John Marsh
CFO
CFO & Treasurer → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter DePaschalis
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Cavanagh
Vice Chair
3rd Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Roe
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Albrecht
Past Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Uhl
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kymberly Miller
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcela Barrientos
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Anand Patel (2021) — 1st Vice Chair
- Former: Carlos Rosales (2021) — Director
- Former: Gyasi Edwards (2021) — 2nd Vice Chair
- Former: Jean Paul Zapata (2021) — Pr Director
- Former: Josh Howard (2021) — Director
- Former: Kurt Hanson (2021) — Director
- Former: Kyle Overaker (2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa J. Baird (2021) — Marketing Director
- Former: Mark D. Everton (2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Mark Ive (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Pope (2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Tormey (2021) — Director
- Former: Rhanee P. Palma (2021) — Chief Sales Officr
- Former: Shannon McIssac (2021) — Director
- Former: Taj Tashombe (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $340K, to Peter Gamez (President & CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau
How much does Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau give each year?
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau?
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau?
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau operate?
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau has awarded grants in California.
What is Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3333076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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