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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Rockridge District Association

Planning and economic development: the organization committee is responsible for the overall administration of the public benefit corporation. Its tasks include financial reporting, recording actions of the board, representation to public officials and the neighborhood at large, planning, economic development, etc. District enhancement: the district identity and streetscape improvement committee (disI committee) is in charge of all events which market and promote the district, as well as special events, holiday decorations, the design elements for architecture, public space design, banners, posters, logos and programs and activities which visually enhance the district. Sidewalk operations beautification and order (sobo): the sobo committee is responsible for parking issues and meters, cleanliness, security, coordination of news racks, and beautification in the public rights of …

Founded
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

See statement 5

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Rockridge District Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rockridge District Association is a registered community development nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 943399318. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $186K in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rockridge District Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943399318. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Rockridge District Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Rockridge District Association is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rockridge District Association has $186K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rockridge District Association is classified as a Community Development 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 $186K in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rockridge District Association. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Rockridge District Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Planning and economic development: the organization committee is responsible for the overall administration of the public benefit corporation. Its tasks include financial reporting, recording actions of the board, representation to public officials and the neighborhood at large, planning, economic development, etc. District enhancement: the district identity and streetscape improvement committee (disI committee) is in charge of all events which market and promote the district, as well as special events, holiday decorations, the design elements for architecture, public space design, banners, posters, logos and programs and activities which visually enhance the district. Sidewalk operations beautification and order (sobo): the sobo committee is responsible for parking issues and meters, cleanliness, security, coordination... Rockridge District Association is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $186K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Rockridge District Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rockridge District Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943399318, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MO
Monte M•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

At 10 years old, culinary shop Preserved settling into new Rockridge digs - East Bay Times
Aug 2025
www.eastbaytimes.com
Burglars ram gas station in Oakland's Rockridge to steal safe - KTVU
Mar 2025
www.ktvu.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Eye on the Hills: Rockridge restaurant kicks off holiday season early - East Bay Times
Dec 2024
www.eastbaytimes.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
United Dumplings’ fare in Rockridge ‘meant to be enjoyed together’ - East Bay Times
Feb 2023
www.eastbaytimes.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Oakland officers shoot, kill alleged carjacker in Rockridge - KTVU
Nov 2021
www.ktvu.com
Boba Guys takes over Rockridge Dreyer’s space; Slice House coming soon to San Leandro - Berkeleyside
Mar 2021
www.berkeleyside.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Jury finds Oaklander guilty in 1997 Rockridge slaying - East Bay Times
Aug 2016
www.eastbaytimes.com
Rockridge School Board sells former Reynolds Elementary School - WQAD
Jul 2014
www.wqad.com
My Word: Oakland’s Rockridge district sound wall approval policy change is underhanded - The Mercury News
Jan 2013
www.mercurynews.com
Rockridge BART Plaza set to open in October - Oakland North
Sep 2012
oaklandnorth.net

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 55 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rockridge District Association

What is Rockridge District Association?
Rockridge District Association is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. Planning and economic development: the organization committee is responsible for the overall administration of the public benefit corporation. Its tasks include financial reporting, recording actions of the board, representation to public officials and the neighborhood at large, planning, economic development, etc. District enhancement: the district identity and streetscape improvement committee (disI committee) is in charge of all events which market and promote the district, as well as special events, holiday decorations, the design elements for architecture, public space design, banners, posters, logos and programs and activities which visually enhance the district. Sidewalk operations beautification and order (sobo): the sobo committee is responsible for parking issues and meters, cleanliness, security, coordination of news racks, and beautification in the public rights of way. Land use commmee; the land use committee deals with new development, zoning and land use issues in the business district.
When was Rockridge District Association founded?
Rockridge District Association was founded in 2001.
Who leads Rockridge District Association?
Monte Mccllain serves as President.
Where is Rockridge District Association located?
Headquartered in Oakland, CA, United States.
What is Rockridge District Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rockridge District Association trustworthy?
Rockridge District Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Rockridge District Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943399318.
What is Rockridge District Association's website?
http://www.rockridgedistrict.com