# Running for a Better Oakland

Amateur sports nonprofit in Oakland, California 94620. EIN 27-3509778. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Running for a better oakland is a not-for-profit organization that encourages kindergarten-12th grade oakland students to develop healthy lifestyles through running

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273509778/202640929349301449/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $241,409 | $191,419 | $226,046 | $226,046 | 4 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273509778/202640929349301449/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $172,971 | $174,598 | $159,507 | $145,714 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273509778/202501279349201340/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $142,864 | $89,998 | $145,936 | $145,936 | 0 | 178 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273509778/202201369349312155/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $146,532 (77%), management $43,272 (23%), fundraising $1,615 (1%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $186,870, program fees $0, investment income $3,794.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +14% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 14 of 55 amateur sports nonprofits in Oakland.
- Revenue $241,409 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Oakland: 165 licensed child care centers, 7 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/oakland
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Running for a Better Oakland's EIN?**

Running for a Better Oakland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3509778. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Running for a Better Oakland a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Running for a Better Oakland in Oakland, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Running for a Better Oakland tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Running for a Better Oakland as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Running for a Better Oakland do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Running for a better oakland is a not-for-profit organization that encourages kindergarten-12th grade oakland students to develop healthy lifestyles through running" The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Running for a Better Oakland take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Running for a Better Oakland reported total revenue of $241,409 and total expenses of $191,419 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.