Oakland Leaf Foundation

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“Organization requires annual updates to conflict of interest statements.”

“The Board of Directors reviews the Executive Director's annual salary for performance and nonprofit support agency industry wage related decisions.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org & CHARITYNAVIGATOR.ORG.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: EnCompass After-School Program (ASP):EnCompass After-School Program provides extended academic and enrichment services to 100 students in 1st -5th grade. Students in program develop and strengthen their academic, physical, social, life, and leadership skills. We aim to offer a culturally sensitive, responsible, and responsive program aimed to develop students into confident and compassionate leaders. For this year, this program was considered a Thriving program and scored a 4.77 out of a 5.0 scale according to the Youth Program Quality Assessment. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Learning Without Limits After-School Program:Learning Without Limits After-School Program is dedicated to enhancing the learning experience of 85 students in 1st through 5th grade at Learning Without Limits by offering academic and enrichment classes that engage, challenge, and empowers students to explore and take on youth leadership, think critically, and build a sense of community. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Oakland Peace Camp:Oakland Peace Camp (OPC) finished its 13th year in Summer 2015. OPC is a free four-week summer camp for 120 youth 10 to 18 years old, that utilizes a project-based arts, social justice, and science based curriculum. Oakland Peace Camp emphasizes youth empowerment, arts-based learning, community activism, cultural literacy, and reflection. Peace Camp helps build a cohesive community by encouraging Oakland Leaf students, interns, and families to interact and learn from each other. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Love Cultivating Schoolyards:With Love Cultivating Schoolyards (LCS) youth become active keepers of the land through hands-on garden activities and leadership opportunities. LCS allows 15 High school paid youth interns to learn about environmental justice and teach a garden class to 15-20 elementary aged students. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: RootsOur Roots high school internship program serves 20 high school interns. The goal is to equip the youth with skills to become our next educators.”