Cangress
- Assets
- $11.9m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 09/2004
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 02-0661629
Organization Overview
Cangress is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Cangress employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cangress is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2021, Cangress generated $4.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DIRECT SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITIES FACED WITH IMMENSE POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CANGRESS INCLUDED: 1. EDUCATED OVER 6,000 LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS ABOUT TENANT AND OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS, HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS, COMMUNITY GARDENING AND NUTRITION, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ISSUES.2. ORGANIZED OVER 3,000 LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LOCAL JOBS, INCREASED FOOD ACCESS AND GREEN SPACE.3. PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN DOWNTOWN AND SOUTH LA AT TENANT RIGHTS CLINICS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTS.4. OPERATED A SUCCESSFUL, COMMUNITY-BASED PRODUCE MARKET, BRINGING MORE THAN TWELVE TONS OF AFFORDABLE, ORGANIC PRODUCE TO EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME TENANTS IN DOWNTOWN AND SOUTH LOS ANGELES.5. SERVED MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE IN THE WEEKLY LEGAL CLINIC AND OTHER LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS, PREVENTING EVICTIONS, HELPING PEOPLE SECURE PUBLIC BENEFITS, HELPING PEOPLE WITH RECLASSIFICATIONS UNDER PROPOSITION 47, PROVIDING CITATION DEFENSE SERVICES, AND PROVIDING OTHER LEGAL SERVICES.
DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CANGRESS INCLUDED: 1. EDUCATED OVER 6,000 LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS ABOUT TENANT AND OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS, HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS, COMMUNITY GARDENING AND NUTRITION, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ISSUES.2. ORGANIZED OVER 3,000 LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LOCAL JOBS, INCREASED FOOD ACCESS AND GREEN SPACE.3. PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN DOWNTOWN AND SOUTH LA AT TENANT RIGHTS CLINICS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTS.4. OPERATED A SUCCESSFUL, COMMUNITY-BASED PRODUCE MARKET, BRINGING MORE THAN TWELVE TONS OF AFFORDABLE, ORGANIC PRODUCE TO EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME TENANTS IN DOWNTOWN AND SOUTH LOS ANGELES.5. SERVED MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE IN THE WEEKLY LEGAL CLINIC AND OTHER LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS, PREVENTING EVICTIONS, HELPING PEOPLE SECURE PUBLIC BENEFITS, HELPING PEOPLE WITH RECLASSIFICATIONS UNDER PROPOSITION 47, PROVIDING CITATION DEFENSE SERVICES, AND PROVIDING OTHER LEGAL SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Darren White Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $87,083 |
Wesley Walker Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Alan Green Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia C Ruffin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Petit Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gerardo Gomez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $3,632 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $91,930 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,805,270 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,900,832 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $108,696 |
| Investment income | $213 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,915,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $65,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $221,925 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,243 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,129 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $412,024 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,460 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,529 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,697 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,517 |
| Office expenses | $34,008 |
| Information technology | $7,489 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,299 |
| Travel | $5,496 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,946 |
| Interest | $21,823 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,855 |
| Insurance | $31,369 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,317,584 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,677,170 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $260,924 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $500,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $700 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,217 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,382,812 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $51,660 |
| Total assets | $11,896,783 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,722 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $501,183 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $25,173 |
| Total liabilities | $551,078 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,489,713 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,855,992 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,896,783 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Cangress has awarded $65,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC ACTIVITIES | $40,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC ACTIVITIES | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Cangress has recieved totaling $1,336,534.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $300,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENT LEADERS TO ADDRESS THE INEQUITIES OF FOOD JUSTICE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY BY CONDUCTING OUTREACH, PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION AND HOSTING TRAININGS WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. | $287,500 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $150,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $123,584 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
County Of Riverside Asset Leasing Corporation Riverside, CA | $424,339,421 | $18,501,020 |
City Of Glendale Municipal Property Corporation Glendale, AZ | $246,934,000 | $15,805,000 |
Downtown San Diego Partnership San Diego, CA | $3,005,866 | $9,913,958 |
El Dorado Community Service Center Santa Clarita, CA | $4,302,253 | $8,147,588 |
Sun City Oro Valley Community Association Inc Oro Valley, AZ | $28,029,235 | $8,742,643 |
Estrella Joint Committee Inc A Non-Profit Corporation Scottsdale, AZ | $5,462,539 | $8,224,629 |
Silicon Valley Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $5,009,604 | $7,057,784 |
Villages At Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Association Scottsdale, AZ | $5,670,197 | $7,276,595 |
Campesinos Unidos Brawley, CA | $3,476,842 | $6,350,880 |
Underground Service Alert Of Southern California Corona, CA | $5,398,227 | $5,936,631 |
River City Food Bank Sacramento, CA | $2,903,146 | $5,371,581 |
Franciscan Care Services Honolulu, HI | $5,391,174 | $3,621,924 |