Oakland Fund for Public Innovation
The Oakland Fund reaches across the city, engaging private partners to innovate, test and scale ideas that enhance Oakland. The Fund strives to improve the prosperity, safety and quality of life for all Oaklanders with projects that: build a more trustworthy and responsive government allow Oaklanders to stay rooted and thrive in our city and create a more vibrant and connected Oakland for all who live, work and play here.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-47.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+45.9% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$265K
+45.9% YoY
About Oakland Fund for Public Innovation
Based on IRS filings
Oakland Fund for Public Innovation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,618,675 | $4,967,133 |
| Revenue | $697,227 | $7,112,407 |
| Expenses | $3,198,441 | $2,300,633 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,113 | $14,123 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bay Area Community Services ($1,224,125), City of Oakland ($498,258), Roca Impact Institute ($51,450).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Community Services Oakland, CA | shallow rental subsidies | $1,224,125 |
| City of Oakland Oakland, CA | Creating Possible Fund | $498,258 |
| Dr Huey Newton Foundation Oakland, CA | general support | $15,000 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund Oakland, CA | project support | $10,000 |
| Oaklandish Oakland, CA | event sponsorship | $39,464 |
| Roca Impact Institute Chelsea, MA | program grant | $51,450 |
| Trybe Inc Oakland, CA | unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juma Crawford | CEO | 40 | $237,500 |
| Alaina Long | COO | 40 | $132,600 |
| Elizabeth Van Benschoten | Director | 1 | — |
| Assad Waathiq | Director | 1 | — |
| John Lyman Board Chair | Director | 2 | — |
| Heather Hood | Director | 1 | — |
| Thurman White | Director | 1 | — |
| Karely Ordaz | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Fund for Public Innovation?
Oakland Fund for Public Innovation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Oakland Fund for Public Innovation?
As of 2024, Oakland Fund for Public Innovation holds $2.6M in total assets with $697K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Oakland Fund for Public Innovation operate?
Oakland Fund for Public Innovation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Oakland Fund for Public Innovation award?
In 2024, Oakland Fund for Public Innovation awarded 7 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $265K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Oakland Fund for Public Innovation's EIN?
Oakland Fund for Public Innovation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2236607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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