East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 02/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-5685097
Organization Overview
East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice 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, East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORK TOWARDS A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITIES THAT SUFFER FROM INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE EYCEJ TEAM HAS GROWN IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, HAS TRANSITIONED INTO A CO-DIRECTORSHIP, AND HAS BECOME INDEPENDENT FROM OUR FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS. WE HAVE MADE GREAT STRIDES TO BUILD TEAM CAPACITY IN FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, DISTRIBUTE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND FOUND RESOURCES FOR OUR NOW FULL TIME- ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE ASSISTANT TO BUILD CAPACITY AND TRAINING TO BE A SELF-SUSTAINING ORGANIZATION. IN 2022 EYCEJ WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN ALL CORE POSITIONS AND CONTINUE TO BUILD TEAM CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN GRANTS AND FINANCIAL AWARENESS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.WE HAVE ALSO BEEN ABLE TO SUSTAIN RAISES FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE AND MAINTAIN FUNDER RELATIONS THROUGH THE TRANSITION OF OUR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT. WE CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZING THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AIR, WATER, AND SOIL POLLUTION. OUR ORGANIZATION CONTINUES WORKING ON OUR STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, BOARD CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENING TEAM CAPACITY, AND TEAM BUILDING BOTH REMOTELY AND IN-PERSON. THE EYCEJ TEAM AND MEMBERS CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR HEALTH PROTECTIONS, INCLUDING RENTER PROTECTIONS IN BELL GARDENS, AND PASSING ASSEMBLY BILL 1857 - WHICH ELIMINATED DIVERSION CREDITS FOR INCINERATORS IN CALIFORNIA, AND CREATED AND COMPLETED OUR FIRST EVER WATER ACADEMY.
THE EYCEJ TEAM HAS GROWN IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, HAS TRANSITIONED INTO A CO-DIRECTORSHIP, AND HAS BECOME INDEPENDENT FROM OUR FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS. WE HAVE MADE GREAT STRIDES TO BUILD TEAM CAPACITY IN FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, DISTRIBUTE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND FOUND RESOURCES FOR OUR NOW FULL TIME- ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE ASSISTANT TO BUILD CAPACITY AND TRAINING TO BE A SELF-SUSTAINING ORGANIZATION. IN 2022 EYCEJ WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN ALL CORE POSITIONS AND CONTINUE TO BUILD TEAM CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN GRANTS AND FINANCIAL AWARENESS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.WE HAVE ALSO BEEN ABLE TO SUSTAIN RAISES FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE AND MAINTAIN FUNDER RELATIONS THROUGH THE TRANSITION OF OUR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT. WE CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZING THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AIR, WATER, AND SOIL POLLUTION. OUR ORGANIZATION CONTINUES WORKING ON OUR STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, BOARD CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENING TEAM CAPACITY, AND TEAM BUILDING BOTH REMOTELY AND IN-PERSON. THE EYCEJ TEAM AND MEMBERS CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR HEALTH PROTECTIONS, INCLUDING RENTER PROTECTIONS IN BELL GARDENS, AND PASSING ASSEMBLY BILL 1857 - WHICH ELIMINATED DIVERSION CREDITS FOR INCINERATORS IN CALIFORNIA, AND CREATED AND COMPLETED OUR FIRST EVER WATER ACADEMY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Yesenia Fernandez PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzette Aguirre Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Javier Garay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Iris Verduzco Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Amaya Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Espinoza Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $78,084 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,621,093 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,699,177 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,785 |
| 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 | $2,703,962 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $94,732 |
| 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. | $99,428 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,828 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $511,321 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,900 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,825 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,296 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $207,922 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $308 |
| Information technology | $4,865 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $56,173 |
| Travel | $4,125 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,018 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,240 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,030,737 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,466,324 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $528,100 |
| 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 | $4,630 |
| 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 | $4,999,054 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,905 |
| 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 | $6,905 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,357,382 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $634,767 |
| 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 | $4,999,054 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice has awarded $94,732 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SEE PURPOSE: PEOPLES COLLECTIVE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION FOR A SAFE ENVIRONMENT (CFASE): THE IMPACT PROJECT ZERO EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT SURVEY | $30,000 |
COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT PURPOSE: COALITION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE (CEHAJ): PLANNING AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES | $19,866 |
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: COALITION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE (CEHAJ): PLANNING AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES | $19,866 |
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: THE IMPACT PROJECT COALITION: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES | $25,000 |