Oakland Kids First
The mission of Oakland Kids First is to increase youth voice, leadership and power to create engaging and equitable public schools where all students learn and lead.
Oakland Kids First at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,641,650
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,580,781
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $15,917
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,013,225
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Oakland Kids First funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
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
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Pacific Enviro Network Oakland, CA | Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj | $30,000 |
| Californians for Justice Edu Oakland, CA | Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj | $30,000 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund Oakland, CA | Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Proj | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,641,650 | $2,580,781 | $3,013,225 | — | — | $15,917 |
| 2024 | $2,110,728 | $2,914,870 | $2,707,114 | — | — | $13,387 |
| 2023 | $1,895,547 | $1,774,329 | $1,954,813 | — | — | $11,233 |
| 2022 | $1,791,282 | $2,346,319 | $1,365,512 | $75,000 | 3 | $1,876 |
| 2021 | $805,878 | $1,331,417 | $1,062,044 | — | — | $996 |
| 2020 | $604,438 | $1,095,779 | $967,652 | — | — | $933 |
About Oakland Kids First
Based on IRS filings
Oakland Kids First is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oakland Kids First is led by Lukas Brekke-Miesner, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lukas Brekke-Miesner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $166K (2025)
Bill Heiser
Board Chair
Chairman → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabaa Shoraka
Senior Devel. Manager
Associate Director → Senior Devel. Manager, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $136K (2025)
Cara Holiday
Senior Deputy Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Niema Jordan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phoumy Sayavong
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ijeoma Arum
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soraya Salgadoe
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Heiser (2024) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $166K, to Lukas Brekke-Miesner (Executive Dir.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Kids First
How large is Oakland Kids First?
Oakland Kids First reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Oakland Kids First?
Oakland Kids First is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Oakland Kids First operate?
Oakland Kids First has awarded grants in California.
What is Oakland Kids First's EIN?
Oakland Kids First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0594835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Oakland Kids First funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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