La Promise Fund is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, LA Promise Fund employed 132 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Promise Fund 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 06/2022, LA Promise Fund generated $15.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 24.4% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2019, LA Promise Fund has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $919,619. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PREPARING LOS ANGELES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFE.WORKING THROUGH A NETWORK OF HIGH-PERFOMING,COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOOLS AND A PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS THAT REACH STUDENTS THROUGHOUT LA COUNTY,THE LA PROMISE FUND CREATES VIBRANT COMMUNITY HUBS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT FOSTER MOTIVATED,ENGAGED, AND DIRECTED STUDENTS POISED FOR ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
WORKING THROUGH A NETWORK OF HIGH-PERFORMING, COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOOLS AND A PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS THAT REACH STUDENTS THROUGHOUT LA COUNTY, THE LA PROMISE FUND CREATES VIBRANT COMMUNITY HUBS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT FOSTER MOTIVATED, ENGAGED, AND DIRECTED STUDENTS POISED FOR ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL SUCCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Megan Chernin Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Stephen Prough Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ali Powell Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Cathy Bender Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Donnell Beverly Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Tanesha Duncan Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,235,765 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,385,363 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,621,128 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$543,454 |
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 | $15,071,176 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $464,684 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $144,800 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $289,147 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,470,305 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $92,374 |
Other employee benefits | $513,229 |
Payroll taxes | $522,349 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,230,908 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $550,547 |
Information technology | $435,154 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,035,060 |
Travel | $10,962 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,736 |
Interest | $776 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86,566 |
Insurance | $169,441 |
All other expenses | $113,936 |
Total functional expenses | $13,954,124 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,499,236 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,104,298 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,645,772 |
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 | $164,927 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,962,028 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $52,941 |
Total assets | $49,429,202 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,660,066 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,037,865 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $34,615,880 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $588,993 |
Other liabilities | $3,981,733 |
Total liabilities | $41,884,537 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,022,290 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,522,375 |
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 | $49,429,202 |
Over the last fiscal year, La Promise Fund has awarded $70,909 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CRCD PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS UNDER NSI AND CPC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT SLATE-Z | $14,965 |
LA PROMISE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS UNDER NSI AND CPC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT SLATE-Z | $55,944 |