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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0720655

OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC

Also known as Oakland Digital Arts, Oakland Digital (ODALC) Oakland Digital, ODALC

Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94607

Financials

$382K$248K2023$179K$244K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$178,543$243,576-$65,033$870,300$0$870,300
December 31, 2023990$382,357$247,623$134,734$938,529$3,223$935,306
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$168,537
of which government grants
$26,250
Program service revenue
$500
Investment income
$9,004
Other revenue
$502

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,859
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$96,500
Other salaries and wages
$25,974
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$132,883
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,500
Occupancy
$53,642
Travel
$3,578
Depreciation
$2,820
Program services (functional)
$192,183
Management and general (functional)
$33,946
Fundraising (functional)
$17,447

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$938,529
Total assets, end of year
$870,300
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$870,300
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,820
Net assets without donor restrictions
$870,300
Gross receipts
$178,543
Employees
2
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shaun TaiExecutive Director
Officer
40$96,500
Lisa TowlesPresident Board of Directors
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Brodie RichVice President Board of Directors
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Brett WebbSecretary Board of Directors
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Linda PoengTreasurer Board of Directors
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Martin KojnokMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Sydney NguyenMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Tarrea TolbertMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Kyle RushMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Camila BaumMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
David LandaMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Deka DikeMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shaun TaiExecutive Director
Key employee
40$94,800
Lisa TowlesPresident Board of Directors
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Brodie RichVice President Board of Directors
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Brett WebbSecretary Board of Directors
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Linda PoengTreasurer Board of Directors
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Martin KojnokMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Sydney NguyenMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Tarrea TolbertMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Kyle RushMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Camila BaumMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
David LandaMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0
Deka DikeMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
95 WASHINGTON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3712
In care of
% SHAUN TAI
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
1224 Harrison Street, Oakland CA 94612
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Shaun Tai, 95 WASHINGTON STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94607
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Shaun Tai, 1224 Harrison Street, Oakland CA 94612
Signed the 990
Shaun Tai, Executive Director
Phone
(510) 435-2945

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-0720655 or by the name OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

BRIDGEGOOD increases opportunity and digital literacy for under-resourced students with a focus on Black Indigenous and Women People of Color. We prepare first-generation college students for careers in UX UI and Visual Design while developing leaders who inspire positive change. By connecting students to STEAM education we cultivate a generation of designers dedicated to social good.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BRIDGEGOOD connects low-income design students of color with real-world opportunities at leading tech companies. With 70% of California community college students dropping out and 80% of recent graduates lacking design and tech skills our Jack London Square studio provides an essential solution. We offer tuition-free programs while giving local businesses access to projects created by our graduates. Alumni lead these projects mentoring motivated community college students and showcasing local talent. Our programs for adults 18 and older build the skills needed for success in Northern Californias competitive design market. Legacy and key supporters include Google.org Twitter Golden State Warriors Foundation Wells Fargo and Adobe.
    Expenses $139,021 · grants $8,859 · revenue $500
  • Inspire Oakland equips more than 1,300 under-resourced students annually through a 4-month career readiness program that includes design training resume building and professional development. Since its founding Inspire Oakland has reached more than 16,800 students generating $69.5M in career and job training ROI collectively. The initiative combines workforce preparation with a regionwide design challenge serving up to 50 schools each year. Participants gain skills in Adobe Photoshop and related tools along with career counseling from business and technology professionals. The design challenge invites students to create billboards and new media exploring the theme What about Oakland inspires you? The top 20 participants earn recognition and paid opportunities while the top six secure commercial media placements generating over 90 million impressions worldwide.
    Expenses $41,076
  • The Inspiration Awards BRIDGEGOODs annual gala honors leadership community impact and the power of design for social good. The event celebrates students graduates and volunteers while recognizing three Bay Area changemakers advancing innovation technology business and education. Past honorees include leaders from Google Amazon Golden State Warriors Cal State East Bay and Disney. Research shows diverse teams are 33% more likely to outperform peers underscoring the importance of equity in leadership. Since July 31 2009 BRIDGEGOOD has served more than 16,800 students delivering $69.5M in career and job training ROI collectively. The gala demonstrates how diversity strengthens individuals organizations and communities.
    Expenses $12,086

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-0720655
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$870,300
Income (IRS master file)
$178,543

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$178,543$243,576$870,300IRS
990December 2023$382,357$247,623$938,529XML
990December 2022$241,792$238,250$798,383IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Shaun Tai
December 31, 2010≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-0720655).

Questions about OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC

What is the EIN of OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC is 27-0720655.
Is OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Shaun Tai.
Who are the officers and directors of OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,500 (Shaun Tai, Executive Director).
How much revenue does OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $178,543, expenses of $243,576 and total assets of $870,300 at year end.

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