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

THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCES RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE TO ENSURE DIGNITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND PEOPLE OF COLOR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,917,170 Revenue: $150

JUSTICE REFORM AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK IS INFORMED BY A "TRUTH AND REINVESTMENT" FRAMEWORK; "TRUTH" MEANS RECKONING WITH THE REALITY OF RACIAL INJUSTICE FROM SLAVERY TO JIM...

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JUSTICE REFORM AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK IS INFORMED BY A "TRUTH AND REINVESTMENT" FRAMEWORK; "TRUTH" MEANS RECKONING WITH THE REALITY OF RACIAL INJUSTICE FROM SLAVERY TO JIM CROW TO OUR CURRENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. "REINVESTMENT" MEANS LEADING A MATERIAL SHIFT IN RESOURCES AWAY FROM THE PUNISHMENT ECONOMY AND TOWARD PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. THE ORGANIZATION'S KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:1. PEOPLE POWERED POLICY - THE ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS WORKS WITH MEMBERS AND ALLIES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA TO ADVANCE STATE AND LOCAL POLICY PRIORITIES INCLUDING CURBING EXTREME SENTENCES, ENDING ABUSIVE PRACTICES INSIDE PRISONS AND JAILS, KEEPING FAMILIES CONNECTED WITH THEIR LOVED ONES WHO ARE LOCKED UP, AND REDUCING THE FINANCIAL BURDENS FACED BY INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES. 2. PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM - THE ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORTS THE ADVOCACY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE SEEKING FREEDOM FOR THEIR LOVED ONES AND WORKS TO ENSURE RECENT POLICY WINS HAVE THE MOST ROBUST IMPLEMENTATION POSSIBLE. EBC ADVANCES PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM BY DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING WRITTEN RESOURCES AND TOOLKITS TO INFORM PEOPLE OF RECENT CHANGES IN THE LAW AND HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR RELIEF DUE TO THESE CHANGES. IN ADDITION, EBC HOLDS SEVERAL TRAINING SESSIONS ANNUALLY, BOTH IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN PRISONS TO INFORM AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT VARIOUS WAYS TO ADVOCATE FOR FREEDOM. 3. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AND POWER BUILDING - THE ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS BUILDS POWER THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ORGANIZING AND MOBILIZING THROUGH A VARIETY OF SUB PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE NIGHT OUT FOR SAFETY AND LIBERATION (NOSL). 4. MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM - THE ELLA BAKER CENTER'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM IS A WAY FOR ANYONE, ANYWHERE BUT ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HARMED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO CREATE A TRULY SAFE AND JUST NATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,693 Revenue: $1,229,056

RESTORE OAKLAND: A JOINT INITIATIVE BETWEEN THE EBC AND RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER UNITED, INC. ("ROCU"), RESTORE OAKLAND IS A COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND TRAINING CENTER THAT EQUIPS RESIDENTS WITH...

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RESTORE OAKLAND: A JOINT INITIATIVE BETWEEN THE EBC AND RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER UNITED, INC. ("ROCU"), RESTORE OAKLAND IS A COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND TRAINING CENTER THAT EQUIPS RESIDENTS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MAKE A SECURE ECONOMIC FUTURE POSSIBLE FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THE RESTORE OAKLAND MODEL LEADS WITH ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY TO BUILD REAL POWER AND SELF-DETERMINATION FOR OUR COMMUNITIES WHILE ALSO PROVIDING HANDS-ON JOB TRAINING, BUSINESS INCUBATION, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MEDIATION AND HOUSING RIGHTS SERVICES ALL IN ONE SPACE. RESTORE OAKLAND IS THE HOME OF EBC'S HEADQUARTERS, AS WELL AS AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR OTHER OAKLAND-BASED SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUPS.

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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%
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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
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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