The Ahimsa Collective
The Ahimsa Collective works to address harm in ways that foster wholeness for everyone. Our north star goals are to replace systems of punishment with paradigms grounded in healing, relationship, and love. To get there, we engage with deep trauma healing and restorative approaches while being grounded in anti-oppression. We work in deep community with people who have committed an act of violence, survivors of violence, and families impacted by harm. In all of our work, we center agency, liberation, dignity, and transformation.
The Ahimsa Collective at a glance
In short: The Ahimsa Collective gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,500
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $14,530,080
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ahimsa Collective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sovereign Earthworks ($12K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10 (2021) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Earthworks Washington, DC | Life Comes from It Provided Financial Support. | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,530,080 | $2,190,388 | $3,035,787 | $11,500 | 1 | $141,301 |
| 2023 | $15,273,822 | $2,782,836 | $2,711,152 | — | — | $645 |
| 2022 | $15,166,021 | $6,428,377 | $2,295,235 | — | — | $1,500 |
| 2021 | $10,989,243 | $4,607,181 | $1,451,811 | $10 | Total only | $1,443 |
| 2020 | $7,769,883 | $7,889,944 | $125,334 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Ahimsa Collective
Based on IRS filings
The Ahimsa Collective is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $141K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ahimsa Collective is led by Richard Cruz, Co-Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Cruz
Co-Executive Director
Co-Executive Director → Secretary & Co-Executive Director, 2023
Secretary & Co-Executive Director → Co-Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Sonya Shah
President & Co-Executive Director
President → President & Co-Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Seth Weiner
Program Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $112K (2024)
Nicole Pittman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$704 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Anthony Fregoso
Secretary
Board Member → Advisory Board, 2022
Advisory Board → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Wiedenhoefer
Advisory Board
Board Member → Advisory Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Williams
Advisory Board
Board Member → Advisory Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julian Ward (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to Richard Cruz (Co-Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ahimsa Collective
How much does The Ahimsa Collective give each year?
The Ahimsa Collective gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Ahimsa Collective?
The Ahimsa Collective reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is The Ahimsa Collective?
The Ahimsa Collective is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $14.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Ahimsa Collective operate?
The Ahimsa Collective has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Ahimsa Collective's EIN?
The Ahimsa Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1969838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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