Urban Habitat Program

EIN: 200275424 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$3,236,894
Total Expenses
$1,888,714
Total Assets
$7,353,075
Net Assets
$7,094,221
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Ellen Wu
Phone
5108399510
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Urban Habitat Program, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $977,655 Revenue: $31,875

Policy Work: After five years of advocacy, MTC has responded to the efforts of the Voices for Public Transportation (VPT), which Urban Habitat co-founded, and approved a clear process, timeline, and...

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Policy Work: After five years of advocacy, MTC has responded to the efforts of the Voices for Public Transportation (VPT), which Urban Habitat co-founded, and approved a clear process, timeline, and goals for the development of a regional transportation measure. The plan is for a transportation measure to be placed on the ballot in 2026 or 2028.We published a paper, Building a Community-Center Housing Preservation Ecosystem, which describes the elements, necessary tools, and key considerations in a strong preservation ecosystem to stem the tide of displacement. It also includes a worksheet practitioners can use to identify strengths to build upon and gaps to fill.Twelve leaders graduated from the inaugural Vallejo Leadership Cohort where they learned organizing skills such as developing relationships and canvassing.

Program 2
Expenses: $358,155 Revenue: $32,244

Leadership Development: The Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) trains and supports low-income people of color to serve on local and regional boards and commissions. In 2023, we...

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Leadership Development: The Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) trains and supports low-income people of color to serve on local and regional boards and commissions. In 2023, we convened our 15th BCLI cohort with 10 fellows representing various counties throughout the Bay Area. 100% of the 2023 fellows are serving on a commission. We continue to support alumni while they are serving on commissions. We conducted interviews with government staff, most of whom were BCLI alumni, to identify best practices and the training and support needs for equity champions working in government. The learnings were published in the report, Best Practices for Equity Advocacy within Government, to help practitioners use their positions to create tangible, positive change for historically disenfranchised communities.

Program 3
Expenses: $217,233 Revenue: $6,000

Rising Juntos partnered with low-income parents, youth, and seniors toadvance racial, economic and health justice in Contra Costa County.Our leadership training program supported hundreds of...

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Rising Juntos partnered with low-income parents, youth, and seniors toadvance racial, economic and health justice in Contra Costa County.Our leadership training program supported hundreds of residents toincrease their self-efficacy, skills, and understanding of key social systems.Our strategic organizing engaged thousands of families to build solidarity and take collective action towards community priorities. We supported residents to engage with local decision-makers for equitable public investments and policies related to housing stability, community safety, racial and immigrant protections, and access to public decisions. Our efforts resulted in the passage of rent stabilization and eviction protections in Concord and increased housing stability countywide.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,071,372
Program Service Revenue $70,119
Investment Income $95,403
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,236,894

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $228,332
Salaries & Benefits $1,163,265
Fundraising Expenses $143,833
Program Expenses $1,553,043
Other Expenses $492,932
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,888,714

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,236,894 $2,885,192 +0.1%
Expenses $1,888,714 $1,689,721 +0.1%
Net Income $1,348,180 $1,195,471 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
12
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$313,439
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ellen Wu Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$157,544 $22,857 $180,401
Robert Allen Dir Policy Advcy 40.00
$119,849 $19,545 $139,394
Pam Flood Dir Fin & Ops 40.00
Officer
$104,935 $28,103 $133,038
Chris Schildt Dir Housing Justic 40.00
$105,338 $14,568 $119,906
Robert Phillips Board Chair 0.33
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Derecka Mehrens Treasurer 0.42
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheila Chung Hagen Secretary 0.33
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Noni Session Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Miya Yoshitani Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Camacho Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Shaw Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Mahones Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dwayne Marsh Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Lepe Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vu-Bang Nguyen Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ravi Patel Board Member 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,236,894 $1,888,714 $7,353,075 $1,348,180
2022 $2,885,192 $1,689,721 $5,993,362 $1,195,471
2021 $1,846,408 $1,702,148 $4,693,947 $144,260
2020 $1,916,028 $1,960,619 $4,543,097 $-44,591
2019 $2,932,680 $1,813,476 $4,577,550 $1,119,204
2018 $1,455,679 $1,347,022 $3,408,016 $108,657
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