Oakland Kids First increases youth voice, leadership and power to create better public schools where all students learn and lead. Annually, OKF engages over 800 public school students in Oakland, CA programs, services and organizing.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+11.4% YoY
Revenue
$2.9M
+64.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$13K
+19.2% YoY
Expenses
$2.7M
+38.5% YoY
About Oakland Kids First
Based on IRS filings
Oakland Kids First is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,110,728 | $1,895,547 | $1,791,282 |
| Revenue | $2,914,870 | $1,774,329 | $2,346,319 |
| Expenses | $2,707,114 | $1,954,813 | $1,365,512 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,387 | $11,233 | $1,876 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Brekke-Miesner | Executive Dir. | 40 | $142,901 |
| Sabaa Shoraka | Associate Director | 40 | $117,005 |
| William Heiser | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Dr Phoumy Sayavong | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Niema Jordan | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Ijeoma Arum | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Soraya Salgadoe | Board Member | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Kids First?
Oakland Kids First is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Oakland Kids First?
As of 2024, Oakland Kids First holds $2.1M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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