POLICYLINK

EIN: 943297479 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$48,219,263
Total Expenses
$58,084,593
Total Assets
$115,891,084
Net Assets
$111,239,029
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL MCAFEE
Phone
5106632333
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

POLICYLINK, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $48.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $58.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

POLICYLINK IS A NATIONAL RESEARCH AND ACTION INSTITUTE WORKING TO BUILD A FUTURE WHERE ALL PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CAN PARTICIPATE IN A FLOURISHING MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY, PROSPER IN AN EQUITABLE ECONOMY, AND LIVE IN THRIVING COMMUNITIES OF OPPORTUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,350,914 Revenue: $42,753

THRIVING COMMUNITIES - THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES PORTFOLIO AIMS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROSPER THROUGH EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, QUALITY EDUCATION...

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THRIVING COMMUNITIES - THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES PORTFOLIO AIMS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROSPER THROUGH EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, QUALITY EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES DELIVERY, AND CLEAN WATER. THRIVING COMMUNITIES HONOR THE DIGNITY OF EVERY PERSON, PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND PROTECT RESIDENTS FROM LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HARM.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,204,396 Revenue: $111,511

FLOURISHING DEMOCRACY - THE FLOURISHING DEMOCRACY PORTFOLIO AIMS TO BUILD TOWARDS A FLOURISHING DEMOCRACY FUELED BY GOVERNING STANDARDS THAT ADVANCE THE POWER AND WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE IN ALL...

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FLOURISHING DEMOCRACY - THE FLOURISHING DEMOCRACY PORTFOLIO AIMS TO BUILD TOWARDS A FLOURISHING DEMOCRACY FUELED BY GOVERNING STANDARDS THAT ADVANCE THE POWER AND WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE IN ALL PLACESGOVERNING FOR ALL. THIS INCLUDES ESTABLISHING GOVERNMENT BODIES AND GOVERNING STRUCTURES THAT CAN ADVANCE AND PROTECT HUMAN, SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SPATIAL, AND POLITICAL RIGHTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,968,671 Revenue: $301,143

EQUITABLE ECONOMY - THE EQUITABLE ECONOMY PORTFOLIO AIMS TO CREATE AN ECONOMY IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE HAVE GOOD JOBS, DIGNIFIED AND RISING STANDARDS OF LIVING, AND INCREASED VOICE, POWER, AND OWNERSHIP...

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EQUITABLE ECONOMY - THE EQUITABLE ECONOMY PORTFOLIO AIMS TO CREATE AN ECONOMY IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE HAVE GOOD JOBS, DIGNIFIED AND RISING STANDARDS OF LIVING, AND INCREASED VOICE, POWER, AND OWNERSHIP. THIS WORK FOCUSES ON ESTABLISHING STANDARDSPARTICULARLY CORPORATE AND INDUSTRIAL POLICY STANDARDSDESIGNED TO ENSURE THE MARKET SERVES ALL PEOPLE, WHERE THE GOVERNMENT PRODUCES AND REGULATES THE FLOW OF MONEY AS COMMODITY THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL, WHERE WORK IS HONORED WITH COMPENSATION THAT AFFORDS SELF-DETERMINATION AND MOBILITY, AND WHERE WEALTH PRODUCED BY THE MANY IS ENJOYED BY THE MANY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $42,395,255
Program Service Revenue $1,342,943
Investment Income $4,480,865
Other Revenue $200
TOTAL REVENUE $48,219,263

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,441,549
Salaries & Benefits $19,109,327
Fundraising Expenses $2,466,693
Program Expenses $48,325,830
Other Expenses $24,951,217
TOTAL EXPENSES $58,084,593

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $48,219,263 $66,499,230 -0.3%
Expenses $58,084,593 $44,354,056 +0.3%
Net Income $-9,865,330 $22,145,174 -1.4%
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
10
Independent Members
8
Employees
113
Volunteers
8

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
10
$2,814,593
Total Directors
10
$1,223,621
Key Employees
3
$927,751
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL A MCAFEE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 39.97
Officer Director
$606,545 $59,218 $666,239
ASHLEIGH G GARDERE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$509,380 $48,002 $557,382
SANDRA GASCA BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY FERNANDEZ SMITH SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY CANADA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOLORES ACEVEDO-GARCIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY L BRADACH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERI DUNN BERRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRICK HAMILTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEWART KWOH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL J HASSID CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 39.94
Officer
$400,177 $59,232 $460,036
JOSHUA F KIRSCHENBAUM CHIEF ADV. & S.I. OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$371,548 $63,852 $435,400
KENDRA L ONISHI CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$82,206 $10,551 $92,757
OMAR STANTON CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$194,021 $56,938 $250,959
JOSEPHINE WONG CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$311,375 $40,445 $351,820
VANICE DUNN VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Key Emp
$318,822 $29,691 $348,513
ABIGAIL J LANGSTON VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH 40.00
Key Emp
$196,425 $24,033 $220,458
JERRY MALDONADO VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Key Emp
$300,883 $57,897 $358,780
SHELDON BALLOM SENIOR ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$232,027 $48,237 $280,264
ANGELA G BLACKWELL FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE 40.00
Highest
$267,099 $66,966 $334,065
JUDITH W DANGERFIELD MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$264,079 $42,331 $306,410
ARIA FLORANT SENIOR FELLOW 40.00
Highest
$217,433 $25,345 $242,778
MAHLET GETACHEW MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$216,584 $26,416 $243,000
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 $48,219,263 $58,084,593 $115,891,084 $-9,865,330
2023 $66,499,230 $44,354,056 $127,758,711 $22,145,174
2022 $46,107,101 $53,333,535 $110,956,916 $-7,226,434
2021 $83,393,172 $43,050,104 $113,528,942 $40,343,068
2020 $61,963,660 $18,681,013 $67,149,922 $43,282,647
2019 $14,647,593 $13,780,738 $21,905,999 $866,855
2018 $14,061,990 $15,070,035 $20,776,651 $-1,008,045
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