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EIN 46-1134852

LA Compost

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
Description
LA Compost connects people of Los Angeles to the soil and each other by building and facilitating composting communities throughout LA County. They restore lost connections to the soil and one another, co-creating spaces for local compost access, engagement, restorative practices and community empowerment with a diverse network of partners within LA County. LA Compost engages 3,500 community members through their farmer's market food scrap drop-off program and 916 community members through their La Compost community co-op program.
Total revenues
$2,538,193
2023
Total expenses
$1,619,994
2023
Total assets
$2,204,343
2023
Num. employees
29
2023

Program areas at LA Compost

La Compost community hubs
Regional hubs
Farmers market food scrap drop-off program: 3,500 community members engaged
Other programs

Grants made by LA Compost

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Self Help Graphics and ArtDonation$59,531
Chicago Eco HouseDonation$50,000

Who funds LA Compost

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$1,206,072
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Raising Awareness About Plastics Pollution, Advancing Sustainable Materials, Advancing Diversity and Equity in the Environmental Movement$161,500
Climate Imperative FoundationTo Support Research, Education and Outreach About Climate-Friendly Solid Waste Management$100,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at LA Compost

NameTitleCompensation
Michael MartinezExecutive Director$109,791
Gina VollonoProjects and Operations Manager / Operations Manager / Hub Worker$9,537
Elinor CrescenziPolicy Manager
Erica MontelongoCompost Manager
Lynn FangHub Manager$5,928

Financials for LA Compost

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,044,181
Program services$473,743
Investment income and dividends$5,541
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14,728
Total revenues$2,538,193

Form 990s for LA Compost

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-12990View PDF
2022-122023-07-18990View PDF
2021-122022-06-07990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-08-25990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

Organizations like LA Compost

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Vallejo Community Organizations RecyclingVallejo, CA$1,595,844
Community ForkliftHyattsville, MD$3,113,045
Trash for PeacePortland, OR$2,647,515
Louisiana Green CorpsNew Orleans, LA$704,294
Island Green Living AssociationSaint John, VI$964,487
Drylands Agroecology Research FoundationLongmont, CO$1,343,061
Turnip Green Creative ReuseNashville, TN$996,804
Lower East Side Ecology CenterNew York, NY$2,765,200
Finger Lakes ReUseIthaca, NY$3,198,268
Friends of SCRAPSan Francisco, CA$1,003,438
Data update history
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,206,072 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
November 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from The Cygnet Foundation
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from California Community Foundation
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)
Nonprofit Types
Recreational clubsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationRecyclingEnvironment
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
221 W Ave 45
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
lacompost.org/ 
Phone
(626) 340-6249
IRS details
EIN
46-1134852
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
713910: Golf Courses and Country Clubs
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0260026
FTB Entity ID
3515154
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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