Advot Project is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (I70) the organization is classified as: Protection Against Abuse, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Advot Project employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advot Project 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 06/2023, Advot Project generated $623.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $530.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ADVOT PROJECT CREATES POSSIBILITY BY USING ART-BASED CURRICULUMS TO TEACH COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS. EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS TO FIND THEIR VOICE AND USE IT. WE TRANSFORM LIVES WITH THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF CHANGE. WE AIM TO CREATE A WORLD OF EQUALITY AND JUSTICE IN WHICH EVERY PERSON CAN EXPRESS THEIR GOALS, NEEDS, DESIRES AND FEARS. BY TEACHING COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS THROUGH ART-BASED CURRICULUMS, WE EMPOWER AND EQUIP PARTICIPANTS TO SHIFT THEIR BELIEF SYSTEMS AND BECOME SELF-ADVOCATES SO THAT THEY CAN LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, OUR LISTEN, ACT, CHANGE CURRICULUM - PROVIDED 800 YOUNG PEOPLE OF PROMISE WHO LIVE IN POVERTY AND/ OR HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED WITH WORKSHOPS ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP/COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH THEATER AND VISUAL ARTS. THE ADVOT PROJECT PROVIDES PROGRAMMING AT SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL SITES, COMMUNITY CENTERS , GROUP HOMES, AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.OUR HOME SHALOM PROGRAM PROVIDED WORKSHOPS FOR 250 YOUTH ADDRESSING CONSENT, BOUNDARIES, COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS USING JEWISH ETHICS IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE FANNY POSSIBILITY FUND PROVIDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT AND MENTORING TO FORMERLY INCARCERATED YOUTH TO SUPPORT HER PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AND COLLEGE DEGREE. THE RIPPLE EFFECT BLOG, A WEEKLY MESSAGE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF CHANGE INCLUSION. AND COMPASSION REACHED OVER 3000 READERS .THIS PAST YEAR THE ADVOT PROJECT HAS GROWN AND EXPANDED TO A TEAM OF 11.WORKING WITH US ARE FORMER STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED OUR PROGRAM. WE ARE IN 5 LOCK UP FACILITIES, 4 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 2 COMMUNITY CENTERS AND 5 SCHOOLS .
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Naomi Ackerman Executive Dir. | Officer | 60 | $117,860 |
Annie Kee Program Dirctor | 40 | $64,847 | |
Bryce Merryman Secretary | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Anat Sadan President | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Shawn Lare' Brinkley Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Tony Viramontes Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $364,882 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $198,969 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $563,851 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $680 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $58,645 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $623,176 |
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. | $205,544 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,989 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $102,903 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,237 |
Fees for services: Management | $18,504 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,786 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $42,205 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,480 |
Office expenses | $4,704 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,220 |
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 | $7,506 |
All other expenses | $25,391 |
Total functional expenses | $530,037 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $225,906 |
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 | $300 |
Total assets | $226,206 |
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 | $7,476 |
Total liabilities | $7,476 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $218,730 |
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 | $226,206 |