ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

EIN: 943252009 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$8,019,775
Total Expenses
$5,508,913
Total Assets
$21,614,072
Net Assets
$19,041,476
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MARLENE SANCHEZ
Phone
5104283939
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $8.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 212% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.5M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (THE ORGANIZATION") IS BUILDING A MEMBERSHIP-BASED MOVEMENT TO ADVANCE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT BY REALLOCATING RESOURCES AWAY FROM PRISONS AND PUNISHMENT AND TOWARD FAMILY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND PROSPERITY FOR COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,452,553
Program Service Revenue $1,229,206
Investment Income $338,016
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $8,019,775

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,743,535
Fundraising Expenses $709,995
Program Expenses $3,921,863
Other Expenses $2,765,378
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,508,913

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,019,775 $2,568,581 +2.1%
Expenses $5,508,913 $4,189,317 +0.3%
Net Income $2,510,862 $-1,620,736 -2.5%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
28
Volunteers
65

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
1
$186,875
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAFI JIROH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA FRAPPIER BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY DELANEY COLE BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA GONZALEZ BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRISHA WALSH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY BOB-WAKSBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARQUISE MCCOY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MERIAH HEREDIA-GRIEGO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE GEESLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENE SANCHEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$174,649 $12,226 $186,875
JOSE BERNAL POLITICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$109,139 $7,980 $117,119
JAMES KING CO-DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$122,830 $13,404 $136,234
ASH LYNETTE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$114,355 $7,980 $122,335
JOSHUA STICKNEY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$108,542 $7,980 $116,522
RANA HALPERN FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$111,390 $12,226 $123,616
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 $8,019,775 $5,508,913 $21,614,072 $2,510,862
2024 $8,019,775 $5,508,913 $21,614,072 $2,510,862
2023 $2,568,581 $4,189,317 $19,089,293 $-1,620,736
2022 $4,488,139 $4,801,534 $20,761,764 $-313,395
2021 $3,553,376 $4,292,296 $18,713,132 $-738,920
2020 $7,073,936 $3,237,248 $19,326,409 $3,836,688
2018 $5,158,220 $1,989,340 $10,587,860 $3,168,880
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