Oakland, CA

SARAH WEBSTER FABIO CENTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

EIN 77-0614521

Arts, Culture & Heritage Film & Media Arts Black communities Children & youth

Mission

The mission of SWFCenter is to support the needs of traditionally underserved communities by providing opportunities for dialogue, art, social justice, and community building. ([swfcenter4sj.org](https://swfcenter4sj.org/home/mission/))

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

Claim this page Visit swfcenter4sj.org

About SARAH WEBSTER FABIO CENTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice (SWFCenter) is a Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Oakland that uses documentary film and arts-based programming to amplify Black and diasporic voices, support youth engagement, and advance community-led social justice work. ([swfcenter4sj.org](https://swfcenter4sj.org/home/mission/))

SWFCenter produces feature-length and short documentary films, organizes community screenings and artist talks, and collaborates with local partners on neighborhood planning and cultural projects. The organization is led by founder and Executive Director Cheryl Fabio and a volunteer board with deep roots in Oakland arts and community organizing. ([swfcenter4sj.org](https://swfcenter4sj.org/swfcenters-staff-board-of-directors/))

SWFCenter has been an active grant recipient and cultural grantee in recent years and continues to operate as a donor-facing arts and social-justice nonprofit with an active web presence and public programming. The organization's EIN 77-0614521 is publicly associated with SWFCenter in nonprofit filings and tax records. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770614521?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Documentary film production

Produced multiple feature-length documentaries and numerous short films that center Black cultural history and community narratives—listed works include Evolutionary Blues: West Oakland’s Music Legacy, East Oakland Counter Narratives, and A Rising Tide—used as tools for community dialogue and organizing. ([arts.ca.gov](https://arts.ca.gov/grantee/sarah-webster-fabio-center-for-social-justice-5/))

California Arts Council support

Awarded a $28,500 Cultural Pathways grant (2022–23) to support organizational infrastructure, workspace, and program development in Oakland. ([arts.ca.gov](https://arts.ca.gov/grantee/sarah-webster-fabio-center-for-social-justice-5/))

Sustained recent program funding

Generated increased contributed revenue in 2023 (reported revenue $193,517 with net assets of $23,092 for fiscal 2023) showing a notable year of expanded funding and program activity. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770614521?utm_source=openai))

At a glance

Total assets: $71K
Annual revenue: $91K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 77-0614521
Location: Oakland, CA
Website: swfcenter4sj.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 77-0614521 in nonprofit filings and public tax records. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770614521?utm_source=openai))

Recognized and funded by the California Arts Council (Cultural Pathways grantee) and included among City of Oakland arts grantees/awards and Oakland CARES grantee lists in recent grant cycles. ([arts.ca.gov](https://arts.ca.gov/grantee/sarah-webster-fabio-center-for-social-justice-5/))

Works and leadership (founder/ED Cheryl Fabio) are publicly documented on the organization's website and in local arts/municipal grant materials, reflecting community-facing programming and partnerships. ([swfcenter4sj.org](https://swfcenter4sj.org/swfcenters-staff-board-of-directors/))

Is this your organization?

Claim this page to keep it current — add your logo, publish campaigns, and reach the donors and advisors discovering you on Mahalo.

Claim this page