MK LEVEL PLAYING FIELD INSTITUTE

EIN: 912088635 501(c)(3) Social Science

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$4,530,698
Total Expenses
$6,070,390
Total Assets
$4,203,991
Net Assets
$3,472,650
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JONATHAN DURFIELD
Phone
5104886600
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MK LEVEL PLAYING FIELD INSTITUTE, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

AT SMASH, WE AIM TO BUILD A STRONG STEM WORKFORCE THROUGH ACADEMIC LEARNING AND EXPERIENTIAL ENGAGEMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. WE EMPOWER DEDICATED STUDENTS IN STEM FIELDS THROUGH INTENSIVE EDUCATION, RIGOROUS COURSEWORK, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AIMING TO CULTIVATE SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREERS. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A STEM ECOSYSTEM WHERE EVERY STUDENT CAN THRIVE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES, WE SEEK TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITIES AND WORKPLACES WITH WELL-PREPARED, COMPETITIVE LEADERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,205,645 Revenue: $0

SSMASH RESIDENTIAL - SMASH RESIDENTIAL IS AN INTENSIVE, CS-FOCUSED SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CS AND STEM FIELDS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO SCHOLARS ENTERING THE 11TH AND...

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SSMASH RESIDENTIAL - SMASH RESIDENTIAL IS AN INTENSIVE, CS-FOCUSED SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CS AND STEM FIELDS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO SCHOLARS ENTERING THE 11TH AND 12TH GRADES. EACH YEAR, SCHOLARS RECEIVE MORE THAN 300 HOURS OF STEM COURSEWORK, MENTORSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRIMARILY ON-SITE AT ONE OF OUR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES: UC BERKELEY, MOREHOUSE COLLEGE, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, AND SPELMAN COLLEGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $850,630 Revenue: $0

SMASH VIRTUAL - SMASH VIRTUAL IS AN ONLINE PLATFORM THAT PROVIDES SCHOLARS EARLY EXPOSURE TO CS/EMERGING TECHNOLOGY TOPICS AND CAREER PROFESSIONALS. THE ONLINE PLATFORM PROVIDES VIRTUAL COURSES ON...

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SMASH VIRTUAL - SMASH VIRTUAL IS AN ONLINE PLATFORM THAT PROVIDES SCHOLARS EARLY EXPOSURE TO CS/EMERGING TECHNOLOGY TOPICS AND CAREER PROFESSIONALS. THE ONLINE PLATFORM PROVIDES VIRTUAL COURSES ON TOPICS INCLUDING AI/ML, CYBERSECURITY, AND PROGRAMMING TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR FUTURE CS EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS. THE ONLINE PLATFORM ALSO INCLUDES A COLLEGE+CAREER DIGITAL PLATFORM THAT PROVIDES INSIGHTS INTO COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS IN CS AND STEM, TO SHARE INFORMATION, EXPERIENCES, AND RESOURCES TO HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE AND SUCCEED IN THEIR CS JOURNEY. THIS CONTENT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ALUMNI OF SMASH PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OTHER INTERESTED SCHOLARS.

Program 3
Expenses: $378,626 Revenue: $0

SMASH ALUMNI - WHEN SMASH SCHOLARS GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL, THEY JOIN THE SMASH ALUMNI PROGRAM. THE SMASH ALUMNI PROGRAMMING IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING OUR GRADUATES AS THEY TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL...

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SMASH ALUMNI - WHEN SMASH SCHOLARS GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL, THEY JOIN THE SMASH ALUMNI PROGRAM. THE SMASH ALUMNI PROGRAMMING IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING OUR GRADUATES AS THEY TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE AND BEYOND. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, RESOURCES, MENTORSHIP, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE ALUMNI SUCCEED IN THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,499,102
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $30,349
Other Revenue $1,247
TOTAL REVENUE $4,530,698

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $380,681
Salaries & Benefits $2,648,692
Fundraising Expenses $361,536
Program Expenses $4,434,901
Other Expenses $3,041,017
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,070,390

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,530,698 $6,554,564 -0.3%
Expenses $6,070,390 $6,150,234 0.0%
Net Income $-1,539,692 $404,330 -4.8%
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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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
134
Volunteers
55

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
$275,137
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
2
$405,576
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FREADA KAPOR KLEIN BOARD CHAIR / INTERIM CEO (THRU 3/2024) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS FUBINI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELI LUBEROFF BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON SCOTT PHD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN WOLFE PEREIRA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN DURFIELD CDO (THRU 3/2024) / CEO (START 3/2024) 40.00
Officer
$235,324 $39,813 $275,137
ROBIN WILSON CFO / TREAS / SECR (THRU 2/2024) 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KRYSTEN CURTIS CFO / TREAS / SECR (START 2/2024) 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RAISI ZOREL ZAMBRANO CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (THRU 4/2024) 40.00
Key Emp
$200,494 $14,639 $215,133
HASSAN BROWN CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$173,695 $16,748 $190,443
CINDY LORA VICE PRESIDENT, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$141,119 $21,843 $162,962
CAMERON CLAY DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM 40.00
Highest
$125,042 $16,965 $142,007
MARGARITA ECHIBURU PROGRAM DIRECTOR, BAY AREA 40.00
Highest
$119,660 $9,046 $128,706
LUDNIE DENEUS PROGRAM DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST 40.00
Highest
$102,420 $14,305 $116,725
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 $4,530,698 $6,070,390 $4,203,991 $-1,539,692
2023 $6,554,564 $6,150,234 $5,226,084 $404,330
2022 $10,544,009 $10,939,835 $5,155,596 $-395,826
2021 $12,423,085 $9,953,734 $5,423,488 $2,469,351
2020 $10,863,020 $7,487,836 $2,919,598 $3,375,184
2019 $8,241,469 $10,247,235 $1,162,035 $-2,005,766
2018 $7,768,535 $7,267,503 $1,824,651 $501,032
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