Public Advocates Inc
FOR MORE THAN FIVE DECADES, PUBLIC ADVOCATES HAS CHALLENGED THE SYSTEMIC CAUSES OF POVERTY AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION BY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY VOICES IN PUBLIC POLICY AND ACHIEVING TANGIBLE LEGAL VICTORIES ADVANCING EDUCATION, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY, AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. WE SPUR CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH GRASSROOTS GROUPS REPRESENTING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND IMMIGRANTS, COMBINED WITH STRATEGIC POLICY REFORM, MEDIA ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.0M
+11.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
17
-10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$79K
+14.5% YoY
About Public Advocates Inc
Based on IRS filings
Public Advocates Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $348K.
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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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,957,158 | $15,259,054 | $15,151,077 |
| Revenue | $7,314,026 | $6,987,983 | $7,552,051 |
| Expenses | $7,182,494 | $6,665,524 | $6,007,416 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $347,933 | $777,617 | $132,366 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tenants Together ($212,500), Acce Institute ($182,785), Right to the City Alliance ($157,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TENANTS TOGETHER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, SOCIAL HOUSING AND RENTER STABILIZATION | $212,500 |
| ACCE INSTITUTE LOS ANGELES, CA | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $182,785 |
| RIGHT TO THE CITY ALLIANCE BROOKLYN, NY | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $157,500 |
| VOICES OF COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS & LEADERS BROOKLYN, NY | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $120,285 |
| POLICYLINK OAKLAND, CA | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $97,785 |
| UNITED FOR A NEW ECONOMY COMMERCE CITY, CO | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $95,000 |
| MAKE THE ROAD STATES INC BROOKLYN, NY | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $92,500 |
| NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING COALITION INC DURHAM, NC | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $92,500 |
| LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW WASHINGTON, DC | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $57,500 |
| POVERTY & RACE RESEARCH ACTION COUNCIL WASHINGTON, DC | ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING JUSTICE | $57,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRUCILLA STENDER RAMEY | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BARBARA J CHISHOLM | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JASMINE SINGH | EXECUTIVE SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FRED ALVAREZ | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CAROLYN CLARKE | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT OLSON | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ROHIT SINGLA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARTIN GLICK | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HEIDI HO | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ANITA STEARNS MAYO | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KENDRA FOX-DAVIS | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ALINA BALL | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SERGIO GARCIA | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LUIS RODRIGUEZ | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SUMI PAIK | FINANCE & ADMIN DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $197,396 |
| GUILLERMO MAYER | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 37.5 | $214,075 |
| JOHN AFFELDT | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 37.5 | $191,199 |
| RICHARD MARCANTONIO | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 37.5 | $195,347 |
| TINA GRECO | DIRECTOR OF TALENT | 37.5 | $130,262 |
| ANGELICA JONGCO HUTCHINSON | DEPUTY MANAGING ATTORNEY | 37.5 | $133,195 |
| NICOLE OCHI | DEPUTY MANAGING ATTORNEY | 37.5 | $133,495 |
| SAM INGELMAN | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 37.5 | $142,052 |
| SUMEET BAL | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION | 37.5 | $144,349 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Advocates Inc?
Public Advocates Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $17.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Public Advocates Inc?
As of 2024, Public Advocates Inc holds $17.0M in total assets with $7.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Public Advocates Inc operate?
Public Advocates Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does Public Advocates Inc award?
In 2024, Public Advocates Inc awarded 17 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $79K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Public Advocates Inc's EIN?
Public Advocates Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7103042. 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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