Oakland Fair Elections
Supporting the passage of Oakland Measure W for the November 2022 election
Oakland Fair Elections at a glance
In short: Oakland Fair Elections gave $60K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $60K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $60,000
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Oakland Fair Elections funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Center for Empowered Politics Educa ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Empowered Politics Educa San Francisco, CA | Grant | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $377,171 | $377,171 | $60,000 | 1 |
About Oakland Fair Elections
Based on IRS filings
Oakland Fair Elections is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oakland Fair Elections's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Andrew Sinn
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Lee
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Mehta Stein
Principal Officer
New on the 2023 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimi Lee
Principal Officer
New on the 2023 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "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 Oakland Fair Elections
How much does Oakland Fair Elections give each year?
Oakland Fair Elections gave $60K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oakland Fair Elections operate?
Oakland Fair Elections has awarded grants in California.
What is Oakland Fair Elections's EIN?
Oakland Fair Elections's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2779765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
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 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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