Black Skeptics Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Skeptics Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BLACK SKEPTICS LOS ANGELES (BSLA) IS A SOUTH LOS ANGELES-BASED NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING BLACK AND BIPOC SECULAR COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, ARTS EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND CAREER READINESS RESOURCES FOR BLACK GIRLS, BLACK LGBTQ+ YOUTH, AND BLACK WOMEN. SINCE 2013, BSLA HAS PROVIDED FIRST IN THE FAMILY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, PAID INTERNSHIPS, AND PREVENTION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR BIPOC SECULAR, UNDOCUMENTED, LGBTQ+, FOSTER CARE, DISABLED, AND SYSTEM-INVOLVED YOUTH FROM ACROSS THE NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BLACK SKEPTICS LOS ANGELES'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE:1) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FOR SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN, BIPOC AND LGBTQIA+ YOUTH AND YOUNG WOMEN2) COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN, BIPOC AND LGBTQIA+ YOUTH AND YOUNG WOMEN3) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND BIPOC YOUNG WOMEN
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ashantee Polk Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $1,308 |
Sikivu Hutchinson Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Angela Birdsong President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Imani Moses Secretary | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $217,179 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $217,179 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $647 |
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 | $217,917 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $60,675 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,415 |
Other employee benefits | $6,116 |
Payroll taxes | $3,375 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $850 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,780 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,082 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $13,213 |
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 | $748 |
All other expenses | $13,068 |
Total functional expenses | $212,909 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,554 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,612 |
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 | $1,456 |
Total assets | $32,622 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,911 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,711 |
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 | $32,622 |