Urban Habitat democratizes power and advances equitable policies to create a just and connected Bay Area for low-income communities of color. We confront structural inequities impacting historically disenfranchised communities. Through strategic partnerships, we support increasing the power and capacity in low-income communities of color.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$269K
+17.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
-57.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$90K
+174.7% YoY
About Urban Habitat Program
Based on IRS filings
Urban Habitat Program is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $269K. Net investment income was $235K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $6,993,607 | $7,353,075 | $5,993,362 |
| Revenue | $2,060,655 | $3,236,894 | $2,885,192 |
| Expenses | $2,326,184 | $1,888,714 | $1,689,721 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $235,475 | $95,403 | $14,219 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Right To The City Alliance ($188,811), Bay Area Land Trust ($50,000), Unity Council ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Land Trust Berkeley, CA | Housing preservation | $50,000 |
| Right To The City Alliance Brooklyn, NY | Vallejo Housing Justice Program | $188,811 |
| Unity Council Oakland, CA | Housing preservation | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Wu | Executive Dir. | 40 | $163,846 |
| Rhea Laughlin | Rising Juntos ED | 40 | $131,625 |
| Robert Allen | Dir Policy Advcy | 40 | $124,643 |
| Pam Flood | Dir Fin & Ops | 40 | $114,034 |
| Robert Phillips | Board Chair | 0.33 | — |
| Susan Shaw | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Sheila Chung Hagen | Secretary | 0.33 | — |
| Noni Session | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Miya Yoshitani | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Karen Camacho | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Maria Dominguez | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Danielle Mahones | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Maria Noel Fernandez | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Christopher Lepe | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Vu-Bang Nguyen | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Ravi Patel | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Saabir Lockett | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Habitat Program?
Urban Habitat Program is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $7.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Urban Habitat Program?
As of 2024, Urban Habitat Program holds $7.0M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $269K in 2024.
Where does Urban Habitat Program operate?
Urban Habitat Program has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does Urban Habitat Program award?
In 2024, Urban Habitat Program awarded 3 grants totaling $269K — an average of about $90K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Urban Habitat Program's EIN?
Urban Habitat Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0275424. 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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