ELLA BAKER CENTER ACTION FUND

EIN: 870854606 Civil Rights & Advocacy

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$255,048
Total Expenses
$186,786
Total Assets
$333,249
Net Assets
$51,905
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MARLENE SANCHEZ
Phone
5104283939
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ELLA BAKER CENTER ACTION FUND, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $68K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

ELLA BAKER CENTER ACTION FUND (THE "FUND") WILL WORK WITH POLICYMAKERS, FAMILIES, AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION THAT PROMOTES DIGNITY AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITIES THAT HISTORICALLY HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED IN POLICY CONSIDERATIONS, INCLUDING DISENFRANCHISED BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES AND OVERLOOKED FAMILIES WITH LOW OR NO INCOMES. THE FUND IS FOCUSED ON ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION ADDRESSING PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES AND THE REALLOCATION OF RESOURCES FROM PUNITIVE CRIMINALIZING SYSTEMS TOWARD INFRASTUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS HEALING, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND OPPORTUNITY, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES MOST HARMED BY HISTORIC AND ONGOING RACIAL AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $119,649 Revenue: $255,048

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT. THE FUND ORGANIZES BLACK, BROWN, AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO DISCUSS POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. THROUGH INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, ORGANIZERS...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT. THE FUND ORGANIZES BLACK, BROWN, AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO DISCUSS POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. THROUGH INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, ORGANIZERS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND IDENTIFY COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN EMPOWERING THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $255,048
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $255,048

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $39,807
Fundraising Expenses $40,569
Program Expenses $119,649
Other Expenses $146,979
TOTAL EXPENSES $186,786

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $255,048 $175,000 +0.5%
Expenses $186,786 $175,037 +0.1%
Net Income $68,262 $-37 -1845.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$175,210
Total Directors
5
$175,210
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHIREE TENG PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEANGELO BESTER VP AND DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAYAL PATEL TREASURER AND DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENE SANCHEZ SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $9,360 $175,210
SHANELL WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $255,048 $186,786 $333,249 $68,262
2022 $175,000 $175,037 $143,986 $-37
2021 No data $16,320 $100,000 No data
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