The Oakland Public Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, founded in 2003. The organization leads the development and investment of community resources in Oakland's public schools to ensure all students can learn, grow, and thrive. The Ed Fund operates as a public charity and community foundation, serving as both a direct funder and fiscal sponsor for education-focused projects within Oakland Unified School District.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.1M
-9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.0M
-20.5% YoY
Grant Count
22
-21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$364K
+1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Oakland Public Education Fund leads the development and investment of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive.
Program Focus: The Ed Fund secures and manages resources for schools while helping those schools develop their own capacity to create the best learning environments for their students. The organization works with schools that strive to be results-oriented, develop entrepreneurial leadership, cultivate collaboration and family leadership, focus on student personalization, and implement innovative curriculum. The Ed Fund also serves as a fiscal sponsor for a range of projects with Oakland Public Schools and education-focused initiatives.
Grantmaking
The Oakland Public Education Fund actively makes grants to support Oakland schools and education initiatives. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,125 to $5,999,840.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Oakland Public Education Fund focuses exclusively on Oakland, California, directing resources and support to Oakland public schools and education-focused projects within the Oakland Unified School District.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $27,089,178
- Total Revenue: $21,802,431
- Total Expenses: $25,003,647
- Total Giving: $9,970,448
- Employees: 207
Prior Fiscal Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $29,779,873
- Total Revenue: $25,528,569
- Total Expenses: $28,680,913
- Employees: 297
Organizational Rating: The Oakland Public Education Fund holds a Four-Star rating with a 100% score, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,089,178 | $29,779,873 | $32,223,402 |
| Revenue | $21,802,431 | $25,528,569 | $29,139,835 |
| Expenses | $25,003,647 | $28,680,913 | $25,484,490 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $264,749 | $268,612 | $33,678 |
| 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
114 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Oakland Public Education Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Alexandria Medina, Chief Executive Officer
- Reynold Samoranos, Chief Financial Officer
- David Ling, Chief People Officer
Advisory Board Members (as of 2025):
- Ryder da Silva, Financial Analyst with experience in financial resource optimization and community engagement
- Maya Guzdar, co-founder of Piedmont for Oakland Public Schools (POPS), former U.S. State Department officer with background in community-based research and educational equity
- James (Jim) Honan, Senior Lecturer on Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education, with decades of experience in educational leadership and nonprofit management
- Karissa Hurzeler, Collections Information Specialist
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARJORIE GOUX | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LORAINE BINION-HARDY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN PALMER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| WILBUR HOBBS JR | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LANDON BAINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HELEN BULWIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUPA CHANDRA GUPTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARI JACOBS-CROVETTO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS KAUZER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THAIS REZENDE | DIRECTOR THROUGH 9/2023 | 1 | — |
| DAWN TAKETA RIORDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY WOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REYNOLD SAMORANOS | FRACTIONAL CFO | 25 | $237,086 |
| ALEXANDRIA MEDINA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $184,930 |
| LUCRETIA COTTON | CONTROLLER | 40 | $159,470 |
| PATRICK MESSAC | PROJECT MANAGER, #OAKLANDUNDIVIDED | 40 | $151,377 |
| ALLYSON DELA CRUZ | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $143,470 |
| CINTHIA DIAZ | DIR OF COMM IMPACT, #OAKLANDUNDIVIDED | 40 | $125,715 |
| PRIYA JAGANNATHAN | DIR, OAKLAND STARTING SMART & STRONG | 40 | $125,927 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Endowment Establishment:** The Oakland Public Education Fund announced the creation of a new A to Z Endowment to address educational inequity in Oakland.
Oakland Public Education Fund Receives $1 Million Unrestricted Grant from**Milestone:** The Ed Fund celebrated 20 years of impact in 2023.
The Ed Fund Celebrates 20 Years of Impact! - Oakland Public Education Fund**Fundraising:** Since 2013, the Ed Fund has raised over $250 million for programs that benefit Oakland students.
Oakland Public Education Fund Receives $1 Million Unrestricted Grant from**Advisory Board Expansion:** In summer 2025, the organization expanded its Advisory Board with new members bringing expertise in financial analysis, educational equity, educational leadership, and nonprofit governance.
New Ed Fund Endowment Addresses Educational Inequity in Oakland | Alameda,**Contact Information:**
Address: 520 3rd St Ste 109, Oakland, CA 94607-3503
Phone: 510-221-6968
Email: info@oaklandedfund.org
Website: oaklandedfund.org
EIN: 43-2014630
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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