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Policylink Equity Action Network

EIN 47-3469925 · Oakland, CA

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What it says it does

TO ADVANCE EQUITY INITIATIVES AT LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)

$47,173 spent. THE CROSSCUTTING STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO INCLUDES INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE AN UNDERLYING SERVICE TO ALL AREAS OF POLICYLINK'S WORK, CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR POLICY CHANGE, SUPPORTING AND GROWING THE EQUITY MOVEMENT, AND BUILDING NEW ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS. THESE INCLUDE:A. DATA + RESEARCH - DEVELOPING DATA AND RESEARCH TO EQUIP COMMUNITY LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE GROWTH AND TO INFORM COMMUNITY ACTION.B. COMMUNICATIONS - ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL VOICETHROUGH NARRATIVE, ARTS, AND CULTURETO ADVANCE POLICY AND CATALYZE THE IMAGINATION NECESSARY TO ENVISION ALTERNATIVE FUTURES AND BUILD THE WILL TO MAKE THEM REAL.C. IMPACT - LEVERAGING RESULTS-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY TO MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR WORK AND DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF OUR PROGRAMS AND INTERNAL OPERATIONS.D. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF PROJECTS ALIGNED WITH POLICYLINK EQUITY ACTION NETWORK'S MISSION.
$6,349 spent. THRIVING COMMUNITIES - THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES PORTFOLIO AIMS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROSPER THROUGH EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, QUALITY EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES DELIVERY, AND CLEAN WATER. THRIVING COMMUNITIES HONOR THE DIGNITY OF EVERY PERSON, PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND PROTECT RESIDENTS FROM LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HARM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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