EIN 95-4242175

Puente Learning Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
84
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Puente Learning Center enriches Boyle Heights and beyond through education. Adult and early childhood programs, LAUSD authorized Puente Charter School.
Total revenues
$7,251,654
2023
Total expenses
$8,190,503
2023
Total assets
$32,319,745
2023
Num. employees
84
2023

Program areas at Puente Learning Center

Early childhood - preschool readiness provides an intellectually stimulating environment for children aged three years, nine months to five years old and prepares students for the successful transition into kindergarten. Puente charter school, an lausd authorized charter school serving elementary-aged students and their families, consistently receives high satisfaction ratings from its parent community and from the los angeles unified school district. The after school program provides individualized instruction and enrichment activities to reinforce student mastery of common core standards and strengthen engagement for student Learning. Pre-school readiness - 41 served & 82 family members; charter school - 244 students served & 320 family members; after school enrichment - 80 students served.
Adult programs - english-language literacy & citizenship classes, through a combination of classroom instruction and technology-enhanced curriculum, students attain aquistion of the english language & citizenship status. The adult high school diploma program and the hiset test preparation program support achievement for individuals who are no longer within the traditional school system to attain a high school diploma by completing the a-g required courses. The Puente digital initiative classes prepare students for the workforce through computer career training, including google suite, microsoft office, and a+ computer certification offering. Communty engagement - seminars and workshops provide additional support by providing direct access to financial, legal & health information and resources for the Puente student and family community and the community at-large. Youth programs - a college and career program, with curriculum and additional engagement supports, designed for high school students interested in a career in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Sat preparation expands low-income high school students' opportunities for post-secondary education through comprehensive sat prep classes and college transition workshops. Approximately 85% of college and career program participants are the first in their family to go to college. The Puente summer program enables elementary-aged students to continue the momentum achieved during the academic year and take classes that are engaging, enriching, and increase skills in areas that may be a challenge. Summer program - 425 children and adults served. English as a second languge - 850 students served; high school diploma - 280 students served; digital initiative - 52 students served; community engagement - 2750 individuals served; youth programs - 350 students served.

Who funds Puente Learning Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Helen and Wil Webster FoundationEducation$250,000
Citi FoundationCommunity Progress Makers$250,000
UnidosUSGrants$142,500
...and 22 more grants received totalling $1,080,390

Personnel at Puente Learning Center

NameTitleCompensation
Jerome GreeningChief Executive Officer$172,924
Angelica CastroVice President of Finance and Administration$121,569
Matt Wells, CFREVice President of Advancement$113,241
Michele WolfeVice President of Programs$94,319
Tesa MarquezDirector of Human Resources
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Puente Learning Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,084,754
Program services$100
Investment income and dividends$152,728
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-23,116
Net income from gaming activities$188
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$37,000
Total revenues$7,251,654

Form 990s for Puente Learning Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-09-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from University of Southern California (USC)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Helen and Wil Webster Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $74,500 from UnidosUS
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsAdult education providersYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
EducationChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
501 S Boyle Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
puente.org/ 
Phone
(323) 780-8900
IRS details
EIN
95-4242175
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
077461
FTB Entity ID
1467937
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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