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Oakland Leaf Foundation

Oakland Leaf cultivates community transformation through creative education for youth and families. Oakland Leaf runs seven comprehensive afterschool programs, a summer camp, and one internship.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Oakland Leaf Foundation

Oakland Leaf Foundation is a education organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $2.1 million. EIN: 810565800.

Founded
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

Oakland Leaf cultivates community transformation through creative education for youth and families. Oakland Leaf runs seven comprehensive afterschool programs, a summer camp, and one internship.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B82
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.39%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
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

$0.81
Program expenses$0.81 ($2.9 million)
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Oakland Leaf Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 810565800. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Oakland Leaf Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Oakland Leaf Foundation is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Oakland Leaf Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Oakland Leaf Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Oakland Leaf Foundation. 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.

Oakland Leaf Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. 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.

Oakland Leaf Foundation is a education organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $2.1 million. EIN: 810565800. Oakland Leaf Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among education charities registered in United States: Oakland Leaf Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Oakland Leaf Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Oakland Leaf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 810565800, 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
$1M-$10M
81% 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

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Leadership

ME
Melissa Mendez Ochoa
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Audrey Y•••
Board Member
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Debra L•••••••
Board member
EL
Elizabeth K••
Board Member
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Gail C••••••
Vice Chair
HA
Harris B••••• I•
Board member
HO
Howard J••••
Treasurer
JO
Jose L••• R••••••••
Board Member
KI
Kim B••••••
Board Member
KI
Kim D•••
Board Member
LE
Leo K•••••
Treasurer
MA
Marina O•••••
Board-Chair
ME
Melissa M••••• O••••
Executive Dir.
MO
Monica G•••••
Board member
SC
Scott S••••••
Board member
SH
Shaelyn D•••••
Board member
ST
Stephen W•••••
Board member
ST
Steven T••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Oakland Leaf Foundation This page 93 $3.6 million 81%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Cypress School of San Francisco 93 $5.5 million 85%
Childrens Own School Inc 93 $1.8 million 85%
Cardinal Community Academy 93 $2.9 million 80%
Gentry Academy 93 $4.9 million 90%
Willow Hill School Inc 93 $4.9 million 89%

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 - 61 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 Oakland Leaf Foundation

What is Oakland Leaf Foundation?
Oakland Leaf Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. Oakland Leaf Foundation is a education organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $2.1 million. EIN: 810565800.
When was Oakland Leaf Foundation founded?
Oakland Leaf Foundation was founded in 2002.
Who leads Oakland Leaf Foundation?
Melissa Mendez Ochoa serves as Executive Director.
Where is Oakland Leaf Foundation located?
Headquartered in Oakland, United States.
What is Oakland Leaf Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Oakland Leaf Foundation trustworthy?
Oakland Leaf Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Oakland Leaf Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 810565800.
What is Oakland Leaf Foundation's website?
http://www.oaklandleaf.org