Nonprofit · EIN 94-3222960
NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94612
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,462,371 | $9,418,034 | -$2,955,663 | $11,029,925 | $858,049 | $10,171,876 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,683,063 | $9,786,268 | -$2,103,205 | $14,629,333 | $1,510,259 | $13,119,074 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,784,594 | $8,647,314 | $137,280 | $16,331,302 | $1,119,147 | $15,212,155 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,405,489
- Program service revenue
- $2,883,860
- Investment income
- $144,910
- Other revenue
- $28,112
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,510,395
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $616,855
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,091,521
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,713,001
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,354
- Accounting fees
- $160,725
- Occupancy
- $97,196
- Travel
- $365,944
- Program services (functional)
- $7,121,014
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,144,357
- Fundraising (functional)
- $152,663
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,629,333
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,029,925
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $858,049
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,171,876
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,617
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,916,952
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,254,924
- Gross receipts
- $6,462,371
- Employees
- 47
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASHAWN ROUTE-CHATMON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $212,933 | $47,284 |
| KATHLEEN OSTA | MANAGING DIR. | 40 | $176,720 | $49,926 |
| MARK SALINAS | MANAGING DIR. | 40 | $178,547 | $34,741 |
| LISA LASKY | MANAGING DIR. | 40 | $183,050 | $21,144 |
| EMMILE BRACK | MANAGING DIR, FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $170,780 | $27,787 |
| HUGH VASQUEZ | DIRECTOR | 40 | $162,114 | $23,219 |
| DENA SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 40 | $168,197 | $15,565 |
| BRETT BRADSHAW | MANAGING DIR. | 40 | $166,520 | $6,742 |
| PHARMICIA MOSELY | DIRECTOR | 40 | $156,043 | $14,916 |
| LINDA PONCE DE LEON | DIRECTOR | 40 | $143,316 | $22,658 |
| GLORIA LEE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HENRY | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM SEIDEL | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GETTRIDGE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON JIRON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA'ILAH SUAD NASIR | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID SILVER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIJA FARNHAM | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA VILLAREAL | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC GORDON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETHANY LITTLE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BURNS NASCIMENTO | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GABRIELA LOPEZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASHAWN ROUTE-CHATMON | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $176,891 | $50,556 |
| KATHLEEN OSTA | MANAGING DIR. | 40 | $144,029 | $74,857 |
| MARK SALINAS | MANAGING DIR. Officer | 40 | $159,541 | $37,008 |
| LISA LASKY | MANAGING DIR. | 40 | $164,364 | $27,228 |
| DENA SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 40 | $156,342 | $29,408 |
| SARA ELIZABETH GRAY | MANAGING DIR. Officer | 40 | $142,374 | $40,776 |
| EMMILE BRACK | MANAGING DIR. Officer | 40 | $149,020 | $33,626 |
| COLM DAVIS | MANAGING DIR. Officer | 40 | $142,579 | $28,956 |
| HUGH VASQUEZ | DIRECTOR | 40 | $123,582 | $47,268 |
| PHARMICIA MOSELY | DIRECTOR | 40 | $141,403 | $19,500 |
| LINDA PONCE DE LEON | DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,556 | $26,832 |
| GLORIA LEE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HENRY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN STANLEY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GETTRIDGE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON JIRON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NA'ILAH SUAD NASIR | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SILVER | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIJA FARNHAM | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA VILLAREAL | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEDRO NOGUERA | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETHANY LITTLE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BURNS NASCIMENTO | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASHAWN ROUTE-CHATMON | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $200,069 | $43,786 |
| KATHLEEN OSTA | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $168,892 | $45,959 |
| LISA LASKY | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $169,564 | $19,605 |
| MARK SALINAS | DIRECTOR | 40 | $155,069 | $31,680 |
| EMMILE BRACK | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $155,143 | $25,399 |
| DENA SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 40 | $161,207 | $14,448 |
| HUGH VASQUEZ | DIRECTOR | 40 | $144,465 | $21,624 |
| GLORIA LEE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HENRY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN STANLEY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GETTRIDGE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON JIRON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NA'ILAH SUAD NASIR | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SILVER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIJA FARNHAM | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA VILLAREAL | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEDRO NOGUERA | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BURNS NASCIMENTO | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1720 BROADWAY STE 400, OAKLAND, CA 94612-2162
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LASHAWN ROUTE-CHATMON, 1720 BROADWAY STE 400, OAKLAND, CA 94612
- Signed the 990
- EMMILE BRACK, M. Director, Finance
- Phone
- (510) 208-0160
- Return prepared by
- Perotti & Carrade CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3222960 or by the name NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To transform the experiences, outcomes, and life options for children & families who have been historically underserved by our institutions and systems.
Program accomplishments
- Organizational Consulting & Leadership Coaching:This business unit is primarily responsible for contracts that build the capacity of leaders and teams to make progress on equity goals and outcomes that lead to thriving and more liberatory communities. Leading services are executive coaching, process facilitation, team development, strategy & process design, and project management.Expenses $5,559,879 · grants $100,166 · revenue $2,883,860
- Fiscal Sponsorships:The organization was the fiscal agent for LiberatED, which focuses on healing and social and emotional learning. The organization provides student, teacher, and family & community engagement resources as well as an educator training and coaching program to support educators and leaders at all levels of a school system.Expenses $1,561,135 · grants $1,410,229
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3222960
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,029,925
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,462,371
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,462,371 | $9,418,034 | $11,029,925 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,683,063 | $9,786,268 | $14,629,333 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,784,594 | $8,647,314 | $16,331,302 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,208,887 | $7,839,788 | $16,206,654 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 94-3222960).
Questions about NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT is 94-3222960.
- Is NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT 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 NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LASHAWN ROUTE-CHATMON.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $212,933 (LASHAWN ROUTE-CHATMON, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL EQUITY PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,462,371, expenses of $9,418,034 and total assets of $11,029,925 at year end.
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