PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA
The mission of the Hillcrest School PTA is to support and enrich the educational opportunities of the students of Hillcrest School in Oakland by advocating for parent education, programs for students, and support of teachers and administrators.
PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA at a glance
In short: PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA gave $420K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $140K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $420,448
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $140,149
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $188,530
- Total assets
- $709,360
- -13.0% 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 PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oakland Unified School Dist ($222K). Together the top 2 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2022) to $434K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $420K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Unified School Dist Oakland, CA | Curriculum Support | $221,918 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund Oakland, CA | Curriculum Support | $188,530 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund Oakland, CA | OEF Equity Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $709,360 | $668,781 | $776,872 | $420,448 | 3 | $8,911 |
| 2024 | $815,404 | $726,688 | $654,804 | $433,615 | 3 | $12,062 |
| 2023 | $743,520 | $662,947 | $589,532 | $366,720 | 3 | $10,309 |
| 2022 | $670,042 | $613,373 | $461,017 | $212,516 | 3 | $1,236 |
| 2021 | $517,686 | $357,488 | $390,366 | — | — | $1,398 |
About PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA
Based on IRS filings
PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA is a public charity, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $709K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $420K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA is led by Holly Smith, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Holly Smith
President
Vice President Communications → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Bruce
Vice President Membership
Vice President Diversity → Vice President Membership, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Krausen
Historian
Vice President Curriculum → Historian, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eva Goode
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saleem Gilmore
Vice President Diversity
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Lied
Fin'l Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Gousman
Parliamentarian
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Whipple
Vice President Garden & Fac
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janine Palladino
Vice President Programs
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Daire
Vice President Communications
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz DeLuca
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike O'Connor
Auditor
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Brennan
Vice President Curriculum
New on the 2025 filing
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Blake Thompson (2021–2024) — Vice President Curriculum
- Former: Eileen Carney (2021–2024) — Fin'l Secretary
- Former: Susan Austin (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Erin Bernstein (2023–2024) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Gordon Lee (2023–2024) — Vice President Garden & Fac
- Former: Jen Lee (2023–2024) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Joyce Wong (2023–2024) — Auditor
- Former: Rachel Teisch (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Carrie Markowski (2022–2023) — Vice President Communications
- Former: Sarah Shere (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: David Briggs (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jodie Kirk (2023) — Fin'l Secretary
- Former: Migi Lee (2023) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Dave Briggs (2021–2022) — Vice President Garden & Fac
- Former: Elizabeth DeLuca (2021–2022) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Heather Davis (2021–2022) — Historian
- Former: Jessica Brasch (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Neda Burapavong (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Rebecca Gitenstein (2021–2022) — Vice President Diversity
- Former: Debbie Auker (2022) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Tracy Hwang (2022) — Fin'l Secretary
- Former: Zach Struyk (2022) — Vice President Curriculum
- Former: Elizabeth Hollendoner (2021) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Hilary Nickel (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jessica Luna (2021) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Kara Gould (2021) — Vice President Curriculum
- Former: Nicole Simpson (2021) — Vice President Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA
How much does PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA give each year?
PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA gave $420K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $434K across 3 grants.
What is PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA's typical grant size?
PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA's median grant in 2025 was $188,530, and its average grant was $140,149, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA give grants?
PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (3 grants).
Does PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA?
PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA reported $709K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $669K.
What is PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA's EIN?
PTA-California Congress of Parents DBA Hillcrest Elementary PTA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6172363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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