The Ruckus Society
The Ruckus Society is an Oakland, California-based public charity that trains organizers and supports grassroots movements using direct action. Its website describes it as a network of trainers working with frontline communities on social change.
The Ruckus Society at a glance
In short: The Ruckus Society gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200,000
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $2,161,793
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Ruckus Society
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 28741, Oakland, CA 94604
Phone: (216) 849-7172
Website: https://ruckus.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruckus Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Third World Org ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 18 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes work with communities across the country, including “desde la frontera to Indian Country.” It does not specify an exclusive geographic service area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Ruckus Society gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Third World Org Oakland, CA | Training and Education | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,161,793 | $245,330 | $213,797 | $200,000 | 1 | $4,625 |
| 2023 | $2,130,261 | $57,449 | $77,081 | — | — | $4,552 |
| 2022 | $2,149,893 | $556,407 | $39,102 | — | — | $1,569 |
| 2021 | $1,632,588 | $869,039 | $2,431,905 | $2,212,229 | 5 | $773 |
| 2020 | $3,202,966 | $4,987,933 | $2,107,392 | $1,010,000 | 12 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the organization’s 2023 filing is to provide environmental, human rights, and social justice organizers with tools, training, and support to pursue their goals through creative, nonviolent direct action. The filing also describes training people in campaign tactics and creative measures for local community change.
The website describes training in direct-action theory, planning, tactical skills, safety, security, media, and messaging, as well as action-strategy sessions and other support for grassroots organizing. One organization listed as supported, Operation Spring Plant, describes its own mission as providing training and support to community farmers.
Grantmaking
The filing reports no grants in 2022, 2023, or 2024. A separate listing identifies Operation Spring Plant as receiving $100,000 in 2020; Operation Spring Plant describes its mission as providing training and support to community farmers. No annual grant total or typical grant size is provided for the years with reported grant counts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing lists Sharon Lungo as president, Kharyshi Wiginton as secretary, Charles Long as treasurer, and Chinyere Tutashinda as executive director.
The Ruckus Society is led by Chinyere Tutashinda, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chinyere Tutashinda
Executive Director
Executive Director → Exe. Director, 2021
Exe. Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sharon Lungo
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kharyshi Wiginton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Long
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maurice Weeks (2020) — Treasurer
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 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $105K, to Chinyere Tutashinda (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Ruckus Society
How much does The Ruckus Society give each year?
The Ruckus Society gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Ruckus Society?
The Ruckus Society reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $245K.
What does The Ruckus Society fund?
The mission stated on the organization’s 2023 filing is to provide environmental, human rights, and social justice organizers with tools, training, and support to pursue their goals through creative, nonviolent direct action. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruckus Society?
The Ruckus Society has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ruckus.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Ruckus Society make grants?
The website describes work with communities across the country, including “desde la frontera to Indian Country.” It does not specify an exclusive geographic service area.
What is The Ruckus Society's EIN?
The Ruckus Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0504390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
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