Program areas at LA's BEST
LAs BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program plays a vital role in the lives of unique and talented elementary school students who attend nearly 200 LAUSD schools in neighborhoods with the fewest resources yet the greatest needs. LAs BEST engages children creatively, emotionally, intellectually and physically, empowering them to explore and discover the opportunities in their lives. Every school day, each LAs BEST student receives a nutritious meal, help with their homework and the opportunity to participate in a wide array of enrichment activities. Some of those enrichment activities include: performing arts, visual arts, science, literacy, sports, field trips, and special events.
Who funds LA's BEST
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at LA's BEST
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| David P. Anderson | President and Chief Executive Officer | $0 | 2023-01-23 |
| Dee Ann Rivera | Interim Chief Operating Officer the Key To Dee | | 2023-01-23 |
| Adam Deromedi | Board Member | $0 | 2023-01-24 |
| Amber Martinez | Vice President of Development / Vice - Presdident of Developmen / Vice - Presdident of Development / Vice - President of Development | $144,095 | 2022-06-30 |
| Sharon Feder | Director of Communications / Director of Strategic Partnerships | $101,674 | 2022-06-30 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for LA's BEST
| Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $7,319,657 | $9,011,112 | -18.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $6,591 | $27,686 | -76.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $4,420 | $24,177 | -81.7% |
| Total revenues | $7,330,668 | $9,062,975 | -19.1% |
Organizations like LA's BEST
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Breakthrough Greater Boston | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $5,294,675 |
| NYC Outward Bound Schools | 501(c)(3) | Long Island City, NY | $7,429,971 |
| College Possible | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $31,201,183 |
| Philadelphia Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $6,752,590 |
| The Contingent | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $5,177,375 |
| Avenue Scholars | 501(c)(3) | Omaha, NE | $4,937,256 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $3,318,924 |
| California Teaching Fellows Foundation (CTFF) | 501(c)(3) | Fresno, CA | $29,076,581 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education | 501(c)(3) | Yonkers, NY | $3,207,990 |
| Austin International School Association | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $4,488,122 |
Data update history
August 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 30, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 200 N Spring St Ste M-120
- Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Metro area
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- County
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Website URL
- lasbest.org/Â
- Phone
- (213) 978-0801
- Facebook page
- lasbestÂ
- Twitter profile
- @lasbestÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 95-4311058
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1988
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B30: Vocational, Technical Schools
- NAICS code, primary
- 611710: Educational Support Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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