Nonprofit · EIN 94-3297479
POLICYLINK
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94612
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $48,219,263 | $58,084,593 | -$9,865,330 | $115,891,084 | $4,652,055 | $111,239,029 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $66,499,230 | $44,354,056 | $22,145,174 | $127,758,711 | $7,891,886 | $119,866,825 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,395,255
- Program service revenue
- $1,342,943
- Investment income
- $4,480,865
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $115,795
- Other revenue
- $200
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,441,549
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,743,685
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,759,406
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,109,327
- Professional fundraising fees
- $582,500
- Legal fees
- $209,055
- Accounting fees
- $107,888
- Occupancy
- $1,027,584
- Travel
- $4,332,124
- Depreciation
- $831,231
- Program services (functional)
- $48,325,830
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,292,070
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,466,693
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $127,758,711
- Total assets, end of year
- $115,891,084
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,652,055
- Net assets, end of year
- $111,239,029
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,546,205
- Publicly traded securities
- $84,650,628
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $89,971,383
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $21,267,646
- Gross receipts
- $179,605,466
- Employees
- 113
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A MCAFEE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 39.97 | $606,545 | $476 | $59,218 |
| ASHLEIGH G GARDERE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $509,380 | $0 | $48,002 |
| MICHAEL J HASSID | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39.94 | $400,177 | $627 | $59,232 |
| JOSHUA F KIRSCHENBAUM | CHIEF ADV. & S.I. OFFICER Officer | 40 | $371,548 | $0 | $63,852 |
| JERRY MALDONADO | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS Key employee | 40 | $300,883 | $0 | $57,897 |
| JOSEPHINE WONG | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $311,375 | $0 | $40,445 |
| VANICE DUNN | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Key employee | 40 | $318,822 | $0 | $29,691 |
| ANGELA G BLACKWELL | FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $267,099 | $0 | $66,966 |
| JUDITH W DANGERFIELD | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $264,079 | $0 | $42,331 |
| SHELDON BALLOM | SENIOR ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $232,027 | $0 | $48,237 |
| OMAR STANTON | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $194,021 | $0 | $56,938 |
| MAHLET GETACHEW | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,584 | $0 | $26,416 |
| ARIA FLORANT | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $217,433 | $0 | $25,345 |
| ABIGAIL J LANGSTON | VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH Key employee | 40 | $196,425 | $0 | $24,033 |
| KENDRA L ONISHI | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $82,206 | $0 | $10,551 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA GASCA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAY FERNANDEZ SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY CANADA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOLORES ACEVEDO-GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY L BRADACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERI DUNN BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARRICK HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEWART KWOH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A MCAFEE | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $605,225 | $0 | $53,529 |
| JOSHUA F KIRSCHENBAUM | CHIEF ADV. & S.I. OFFICER Officer | 40 | $464,823 | $0 | $57,935 |
| ASHLEIGH G GARDERE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $444,530 | $0 | $44,386 |
| MICHAEL J HASSID | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39.95 | $419,347 | $577 | $57,634 |
| JERRY MALDONADO | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS Key employee | 40 | $281,990 | $0 | $51,032 |
| ANGELA GLOVER BLACKWELL | FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $267,342 | $0 | $62,233 |
| VANICE DUNN | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Key employee | 40 | $241,845 | $0 | $25,673 |
| JENNIFER E THOMPSON | DIR. OF H.R. & FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $211,074 | $0 | $42,359 |
| ARIA FLORANT | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $211,297 | $0 | $22,805 |
| OMAR STANTON | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $181,750 | $0 | $51,255 |
| JUDITH W DANGERFIELD | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $201,073 | $0 | $31,907 |
| MAHLET GETACHEW | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $206,276 | $0 | $24,373 |
| JOSEPHINE WONG | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $201,791 | $0 | $25,286 |
| ABIGAIL J LANGSTON | VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH Key employee | 40 | $161,916 | $0 | $31,063 |
| SHERI DUNN BERRY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY FERNANDEZ SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY CANADA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOLORES ACEVEDO-GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY L BRADACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA GASCA-GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRICK HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART KWOH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1438 WEBSTER ST STE 303, OAKLAND, CA 94612-3228
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL MCAFEE, 1438 WEBSTER STREET 303, OAKLAND, CA 946123228
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL J HASSID, CFO
- Phone
- (510) 663-2333
- Website
- WWW.POLICYLINK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3297479 or by the name POLICYLINK.
- 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
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $9,350,914 · grants $2,009,100 · revenue $42,753
- 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.Expenses $4,204,396 · grants $150,110 · revenue $111,511
- 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.Expenses $2,968,671 · grants $461,000 · revenue $301,143
- THE CROSSCUTTING STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO INCLUDES INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE AN UNDERLYING SERVICE TO ALL AREAS OF POLICYLINK'S WORK, CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR POLICY CHANGE, SUPPORTING AND GROWING THE EQUITY MOVEMENT, AND BUILDING NEW ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS. THESE INCLUDE:A. DATA + RESEARCH - DEVELOPING DATA AND RESEARCH TO EQUIP COMMUNITY LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE GROWTH AND TO INFORM COMMUNITY ACTION.B. COMMUNICATIONS - ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL VOICETHROUGH NARRATIVE, ARTS, AND CULTURETO ADVANCE POLICY AND CATALYZE THE IMAGINATION NECESSARY TO ENVISION ALTERNATIVE FUTURES AND BUILD THE WILL TO MAKE THEM REAL.C. IMPACT - LEVERAGING RESULTS-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY TO MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR WORK AND DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF OUR PROGRAMS AND INTERNAL OPERATIONS.D. OTHER PROGRAMS - INCLUDED HERE ARE: THE EQUITY SUMMITHELD EVERY FEW YEARSWHICH ASSEMBLES THOUSANDS OF LEADERS TO CO-DESIGN AND CHART THE COURSE OF THE EQUITY MOVEMENT; FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF PROJECTS ALIGNED WITH POLICYLINK'S MISSION; OUR PODCASTS; AND CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS.Expenses $31,801,849 · grants $10,821,339 · revenue $887,536
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3297479
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $115,891,084
- Income (IRS master file)
- $179,605,466
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $48,219,263 | $58,084,593 | $115,891,084 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $66,499,230 | $44,354,056 | $127,758,711 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $46,107,101 | $53,333,535 | $110,956,916 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 94-3297479).
Questions about POLICYLINK
- What is the EIN of POLICYLINK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POLICYLINK is 94-3297479.
- Is POLICYLINK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to POLICYLINK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POLICYLINK 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 POLICYLINK 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 POLICYLINK 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 POLICYLINK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL MCAFEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of POLICYLINK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $606,545 (MICHAEL A MCAFEE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does POLICYLINK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $48,219,263, expenses of $58,084,593 and total assets of $115,891,084 at year end.
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