Oakland Heritage Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Oakland Heritage Alliance is a non-profit membership organization which advocates the protection, preservation, and revitalization of Oaklands architectural, historic, cultural and natural resources through publications, education, and direct action.
- Income
- $117,244
- Spending
- $109,761
- Reserves
- 16 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $82,459 spent. Oakland Heritage Alliance engages residents, policymakers, elected officials and others in exploring strategies to preserve Oaklands irreplaceable cultural and architectural heritage. Activities sponsored by the organization focus largely on educational, outreach and advocacy programs. Each summer our award winning walking tours introduce hundreds of people to Oaklands diverse architectural, cultural and natural heritage. These tours bring history alive and help people explore Oaklands vibrant and history-filled neighborhoods.Each year, to honor those who are helping preserve Oaklands history, whether it is the restoration of homes and commercial buildings, serving as preservation advocates, or preserving an important cultural heritage, Oakland Heritage Alliance presents its annual Partners in Preservation Awards. Our monthly lectures series brings outstanding preservationists, historians, architects, and cultural leaders to discuss important preservation issues with members and the public. One of the key roles Oakland Heritage Alliance plays in the city is to voice citizen support the protection of Oaklands historic resources.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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