Impact Oakland Now
Preselected recipients only
Impact Oakland Now is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,300 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$36,300
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$870,601
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,200 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $454,395 |
| 2022 | $22,800 | 1 | $422,532 |
| 2023 | $7,000 | 6 | $364,506 |
| 2024 | $37,200 | 6 | $577,684 |
| 2025 | $36,300 | 9 | $870,601 |
How to apply
Impact Oakland Now says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Impact Oakland Now funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $36,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| True Vine Ministries | For food giveaways | $6,000 |
| Individual | College tuitionpartial payment | $5,800 |
| Center of Hope Church | For food giveaways | $4,500 |
| Word Assembly | For food giveaways | $4,000 |
| Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church | For Food Giveaways | $4,000 |
| Abyssinian Baptist Church | For food giveaways | $4,000 |
| First African Methodist Church | For food giveaways | $4,000 |
| Bay City Black Ministers Union | Community safety summit | $2,000 |
| Individual | For food giveaways | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zachary Carey
- Kevin D Barnes
- Michael W Wallace
Questions people ask
Does Impact Oakland Now accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Impact Oakland Now give?
$36,300 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Impact Oakland Now?
Its 2025 filing lists Zachary Carey (President), Kevin D Barnes (Treasurer) and Michael W Wallace (Secretary).
What does Impact Oakland Now fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and faith communities.