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Arts for Oakland Kids

To advance arts justice by ensuring that all students in under-resourced oakland public schools receive a comprehensive arts education in order to improve learning and promote achievement.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Arts for Oakland Kids

Arts for Oakland Kids (AOK) changes the lives of kids by directly funding arts education in under-resourced Oakland public schools.

Founded
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

To advance arts justice by ensuring that all students in under-resourced oakland public schools receive a comprehensive arts education in order to improve learning and promote achievement.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.82%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($92,360)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Arts for Oakland Kids is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 943246554. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $177K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Arts for Oakland Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Arts for Oakland Kids is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, Arts for Oakland Kids has $177K in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Arts for Oakland Kids is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $177K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Arts for Oakland Kids. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Arts for Oakland Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Arts for Oakland Kids (AOK) changes the lives of kids by directly funding arts education in under-resourced Oakland public schools. Arts for Oakland Kids is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Arts for Oakland Kids's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $177K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Arts for Oakland Kids are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Arts for Oakland Kids is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943246554, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DI
Diane Dunwoodie
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AN
Angela H•••••
Director
AR
Artavia B••••
Executive Dir.
CH
Christine S•••••••
Treasurer
DE
Deborah W•••••
Director
DI
Diane D••••••••
President
DW
Dwight J••••••
Director
GE
Genevieve L••
Director
GW
Gwen L•••
Executive Dir.
JE
Jeff H•••
Vice President
JI
Jim P•••••
Director
JO
Jody T•••••••••
Director
JO
Joy C•••••••••
Director
KA
Kathy N•••
Director
LA
Lauran W•••••••
CO-PRESIDENT
MA
Maria L•••
Director
MA
Mayra M•••••• R•••
Director
NI
Niki S••• H•••••••
Secretary
RY
Ryan H•••••
Director
SA
Sally L•••••
Director
SO
Sochi O••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Arts for Oakland Kids This page 89 $177,106 1%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Arts for Oakland Kids

What is Arts for Oakland Kids?
Arts for Oakland Kids is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. Arts for Oakland Kids (AOK) changes the lives of kids by directly funding arts education in under-resourced Oakland public schools.
When was Arts for Oakland Kids founded?
Arts for Oakland Kids was founded in 1996.
Who leads Arts for Oakland Kids?
Diane Dunwoodie serves as Treasurer.
Where is Arts for Oakland Kids located?
Headquartered in Oakland, United States.
What is Arts for Oakland Kids's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Arts for Oakland Kids trustworthy?
Arts for Oakland Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Arts for Oakland Kids's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943246554.
What is Arts for Oakland Kids's website?
https://artsforoaklandkids.org