Families in Action for Quality Education

EIN: 870829250 501(c)(3) Education

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$1,297,559
Total Expenses
$1,265,391
Total Assets
$224,841
Net Assets
$205,042
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Kimi Kean
Phone
5102030712
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Families in Action for Quality Education, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year.

Mission

FIA was founded to protect access to quality public schools through elevating authentic parent and youth leadership.Families in Action for Quality Education (FIA) empowers Black, Brown, and low-income families in Oakland to advocate for equitable access to high-quality public education. Grounded in the belief that "the people most impacted by the problem should be at the decision-making tables," FIA builds family power by equipping parents and youth with organizing skills, leadership training, and advocacy tools to achieve policy and practice wins at the school and citywide levels.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,259,900 Revenue: $107,668

FIA trains and mobilizes family leaders at two levels:Grassroots: Families engage fellow parents in their classrooms and schools, strengthening local leadership and advocacy.Grass-tops: FIA leaders...

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FIA trains and mobilizes family leaders at two levels:Grassroots: Families engage fellow parents in their classrooms and schools, strengthening local leadership and advocacy.Grass-tops: FIA leaders influence elected officials and policymakers through research meetings, public actions, and campaigns that push for systemic educational reforms.FIA structures campaigns to address key inequities in Oakland public education, focusing on literacy, college eligibility, and resource allocation.1. A-G College Eligibility CampaignFIA empowers students and parents to close the racial gap in A-G eligibility, ensuring college readiness for Black and Brown students. OUSD High School Superintendent integrated FIA's campaign demands into district goals (2024-25).1,100 students participated in FIA's student-led A-G workshops. Understanding of A-G requirements increased from 34% to 88%. Awareness of individual A-G status rose from 41% to 88%. FIA hosted a nationally live-streamed A-G Roundtable featuring OUSD leaders, educators, and student advocates.

Program 2

2. Raise the Bar Campaign (School Quality & Data Transparency)FIA publishes an annual citywide school quality report, highlighting disparities in academic outcomes and best practices in Oakland...

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2. Raise the Bar Campaign (School Quality & Data Transparency)FIA publishes an annual citywide school quality report, highlighting disparities in academic outcomes and best practices in Oakland schools. In June 2024, FIA's advocacy led to the passage of the OUSD Resolution to Advance Black and Brown Student Achievement.The resolution commits OUSD to double Black and Brown student proficiency and increase A-G completion from 50% to 80%. 20 district and charter school leaders pledged to share student data transparency. FIA amplified high-performing schools that have had breakthrough success in reading, math, and A-G completion.

Program 3

Lit for Literacy Campaign (Family Engagement in Literacy)Lit for Literacy trains parents to become literacy champions, equipping them with skills to support early literacy at home and in schools.-...

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Lit for Literacy Campaign (Family Engagement in Literacy)Lit for Literacy trains parents to become literacy champions, equipping them with skills to support early literacy at home and in schools.- 270 families trained as literacy champions across 9 schools.- 1,035 additional families reached through literacy outreach.- School-wide changes inspired by FIA's literacy advocacy:Redefined school leader, educator, and staff roles to prioritize family partnership in academics.Implemented Tier 1 & Tier 2 structures for parents to teach reading data and literacy strategies to other families.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,189,891
Program Service Revenue $105,749
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $1,919
TOTAL REVENUE $1,297,559

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $70,573
Salaries & Benefits $593,350
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,259,900
Other Expenses $601,468
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,265,391

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,297,559 $1,531,529 -0.2%
Expenses $1,265,391 $1,583,607 -0.2%
Net Income $32,168 $-52,078 -1.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
11
Volunteers
50

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
4
$35,498
Total Directors
10
$123,298
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kimi Kean CEO and Co-Founder 39.00
Officer Director
$35,498 $0 $35,498
Larissa Adam Board Member 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Maribel Gonzalez Board Chair 40.00
Director
$87,800 $0 $87,800
Olabayo Allen-Taylor Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Niloy Gangopadhyay Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Arsema Abera Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rocio Gonzalez Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marlyn Lemus Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Park Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Miranda Thorman Board Member 1.00
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
2025 $1,297,559 $1,265,391 $224,841 $32,168
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,654,033 $1,348,792 $326,626 $305,241
2022 $900,846 $933,814 $68,125 $-32,968
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