Pacific Center for Human Growth
Provides culturally responsive therapy, peer to peer support groups, community outreach services, and facilitated workshops in Alameda County with the aim to enhance the mental health and overall well-being of the LGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC communities.
Pacific Center for Human Growth at a glance
In short: Pacific Center for Human Growth gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,150
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,150
- Median grant
- $5,150
- Total assets
- $3,934,707
- +1.6% vs 2024
- 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 Pacific Center for Human Growth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sogorea TeLand Trust ($5K).
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 $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sogorea TeLand Trust Oakland, CA | — | $5,150 |
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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 | $3,934,707 | $2,509,906 | $2,404,349 | $5,150 | 1 | $102,981 |
| 2024 | $3,873,176 | $4,606,301 | $2,027,644 | — | — | $35,155 |
| 2023 | $260,086 | $1,280,698 | $1,377,487 | — | — | $2,396 |
| 2022 | $367,711 | $1,122,428 | $1,186,316 | — | — | $6,441 |
| 2021 | $343,581 | $1,087,694 | $1,156,212 | — | — | $18 |
| 2020 | $371,792 | $1,181,514 | $1,148,871 | — | — | $1,262 |
About Pacific Center for Human Growth
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Center for Human Growth is a public charity, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $103K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Center for Human Growth is led by Christopher Stemborowski, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Stemborowski
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pablo Navarrete-Martinez
Clinical Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Lasara Allen
Cntr. Exe. Officer
Executive Director → Cntr. Exe. Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $139K (2025)
Adam Little
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alesha Williams
Member At-Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Johnson-Benson
Member At-Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
DDS Dobson-Smith
Member At-Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Morford
Member At-Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaux Kraemer
Member At-Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: David Owens-Hill (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Raymond Brown (2023–2024) — Member At-Large
- Former: Alison Marie Ukpabi (2024) — Member At-Large
- Former: Greg Fairbrother (2024) — Member At-Large
- Former: Rebecca Yang (2024) — Member At-Large
- Former: Amy Spade (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Daniel Dobson-Smith (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Taunya Black (2021–2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Brittany Braxton (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Erin Mansur (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Farrah Pulce (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Noah Gaiser (2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Sabrina Curtis (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bensen Hayden (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Brendalynn Goodall (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Chris Wyman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Derek Bushy (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Donna Woll (2020–2021) — Past Vice President
- Former: Gabrielle Hooks (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: George Zamora (2020–2021) — Past Secretary
- Former: Jess Forste (2020–2021) — President
- Former: John Dio (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kieran McMonagle (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Michelle Gonzalez (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Stephanie Luz Hernandez (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Uma Moldenhower (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Vera Hannush (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Sarah Gzesh (2021) — Member
- Former: Vanessa Aczon (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Leslie Ewing (2020) — Executive Director
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 $139K, to Lasara Allen (CNTR. EXE. Off.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Center for Human Growth
How much does Pacific Center for Human Growth give each year?
Pacific Center for Human Growth gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Pacific Center for Human Growth?
Pacific Center for Human Growth reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
Where does Pacific Center for Human Growth operate?
Pacific Center for Human Growth has awarded grants in California.
What is Pacific Center for Human Growth's EIN?
Pacific Center for Human Growth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2287492. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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