Compton Initiative is located in Paramount, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Compton Initiative employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Compton Initiative 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 12/2022, Compton Initiative generated $228.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $171.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COMPTON INITIATIVE IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING RESTORATION AND HOPE TO THE CITY OF COMPTON BY PAINTING HOMES, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES ON QUARTERLY WORKDAYS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND LABOR TO PROVIDE RESTORATION TO SCHOOLS, HOMES, AND CHURCHES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON. IN 2022 THERE WERE FOUR (4) WORKDAYS WHERE SIXTEEN (16) HOUSES, TWO (2) CHURCHES, AND FORTY-THREE (43) NEIGHBORHOODS WERE PAINTED, CLEANED UP, OR RESTORED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE FOUR (4) PUBLIC SPACE PROJECTS, AND FOURTEEN (14) MURALS WERE PAINTED AND/OR RESTORED. A NEW PROGRAM CALLED BRIGHT LIGHTS OF COMPTON (BLOC) WAS ALSO STARTED, WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING RESIDENTS TO WORK WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS IN CREATING CLEANER, SAFER, AND BRIGHTER NEIGHBORHOODS.APPROXIMATELY 1,400 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROJECTS DURING 2022.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenley Korver President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Michael Buccowich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Michael Demaster Asst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ed Robinson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rafer Owens Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ruth Zymkowitz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,640 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $188,905 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $228,545 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $228,545 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $98,517 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,166 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,441 |
Office expenses | $2,110 |
Information technology | $1,962 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,507 |
All other expenses | $3,979 |
Total functional expenses | $171,476 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $293,737 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $293,737 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $397 |
Total liabilities | $397 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $293,340 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $293,737 |