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 Anderson | President and Chief Executive Officer | $174,791 | 2023-06-30 |
| Michele Broadnax | Chief Executive Officer | | 2024-04-24 |
| Dee Ann Rivera | Chief Operating Officer | | 2024-04-24 |
| Adam Deromedi | Board Member | $0 | 2024-04-24 |
| Sharon Feder | Director of Communications / Director of Strategic Partnerships | $117,514 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for LA's BEST
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $6,467,982 | $7,319,657 | -11.6% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $207,239 | $6,591 | 3044.3% |
| 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 | $13,281 | $4,420 | 200.5% |
| Total revenues | $6,688,502 | $7,330,668 | -8.8% |
Organizations like LA's BEST
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Breakthrough Greater Boston | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $4,243,108 |
| Boston Dream Academy | 501(c)(3) | Dorchester, MA | $2,291,837 |
| National Academy Foundation (NAF) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $20,349,887 |
| MetroSquash NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $2,446,371 |
| NYC Outward Bound Schools | 501(c)(3) | Long Island City, NY | $6,704,407 |
| The Dreamyard Project | 501(c)(3) | Bronx, NY | $6,991,157 |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANL) | 501(c)(3) | Espanola, NM | $9,592,018 |
| College Possible | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $24,598,991 |
| Good Reason Houston | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $14,870,865 |
| Chicago Scholars | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $6,857,221 |
Data update history
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Advocare Foundation August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - Awaiting Reporting
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 077108
- FTB Entity ID
- 1646142
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-02-19
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