Lost Angels Childrens Project Inc is located in Lancaster, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lost Angels Childrens Project Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lost Angels Childrens Project Inc 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 12/2021, Lost Angels Childrens Project Inc generated $994.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $760.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 47.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, AND TRADITIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2021:A.36 YOUTH WERE ENROLLED IN 3 TRAINING COHORTS AND 34 YOUTH GRADUATED IN 2021. 30 OF THESE GRADUATES WERE HIRED INTO FULL-TIME, LIVING WAGE POSITIONS. ALL PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED SOFT SKILLS PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS AND RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. 3 YOUTH OBTAINED A GED/DIPLOMA, AND ANOTHER IS STILL DOING CREDIT COMPLETION TO OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. 8 YOUTH OBTAINED A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE. OVER 100 YOUTH RECEIVED OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD ASSISTANCE OR OTHER SUPPORT.B.YOUTH EARNED A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY $63,900 IN WIOA-FUNDED TRAINING WAGES THROUGH LOST ANGELS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICA'S JOB CENTER. LOST ANGELS PAID YOUTH AN ADDITIONAL $25,000 IN TRAINING WAGES IN 2021. TOTAL TRAINING WAGES EARNED BY YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE WORK PROGRAM WERE APPROXIMATELY $88,900 IN 2021.C.IN 2021, LOST ANGELS GAVE FOUR VEHICLES TO FAMILIES AND YOUTH IN NEED WHO HAD NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. WE RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 7 VEHICLE DONATIONS IN 2021.D.LOST ANGELS STRENGTHENED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION BY ENTERING INTO A DIRECT FEE FOR SERVICE AGREEMENT TO FUND VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF GAIN AND GROW PARTICIPANTS (COUNTY WELFARE TO WORK PROGRAMS).E.LOST ANGELS RENEWED PLATINUM STATUS (HIGHEST RATING) WITH CANDID (GUIDESTAR), AND WAS VOTED A 2021 TOP RATED NONPROFIT BY GREAT NONPROFITS, A CHARITY RATING ORGANIZATION.F.LOST ANGELS CREATED NEW AND ENGAGING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT AND VIDEOS HIGHLIGHTING OUR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AND HIRED ADDITIONAL MARKETING AND CREATIVE STAFF.G.LOST ANGELS PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, HOUSING INSECURITY, AND FACING OTHER CRISES RELATED TO THE PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS. WE DISPERSED OVER $130,000 IN EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. H.LOST ANGELS FURTHER STRENGTHENED RELATIONSHIPS WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, THE CITY OF LANCASTER, LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND AMERICA'S JOB CENTER OF CALIFORNIA.I.LOST ANGELS INCREASED ITS BOARD-MANAGED CASH RESERVE FUND AND COMPLETED ITS FIRST CERTIFIED AUDIT OF ITS 2020 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aaron Valencia CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $126,254 |
Carl Sheaffer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Holly Gollob-Stein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jordan Scharf Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Waggaman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Christina Smith Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $135,420 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $843,155 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $58,150 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $978,575 |
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 | $15,825 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $994,400 |
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. | $126,254 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,251 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $208,680 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $29,191 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,101 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,117 |
Advertising and promotion | $268 |
Office expenses | $9,828 |
Information technology | $3,703 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $46,706 |
Travel | $312 |
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 | $4,090 |
Insurance | $10,795 |
All other expenses | $15,403 |
Total functional expenses | $760,060 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $514,313 |
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 | $4,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,815 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,963 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $90,773 |
Total assets | $654,864 |
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 | $1,046 |
Total liabilities | $1,046 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $653,818 |
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 | $654,864 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Lost Angels Childrens Project Inc has recieved totaling $469,833.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Durfee Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FLOW FUNDS GRANT AND SPRINGBOARD FUND | $240,000 |
Ll Foundation For Youth Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: 136 YOUNG ADULTS AT-RISK OF FALLING INTO A CYCLE OF POVERTY WERE PROVIDED WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING IN HIGH-DEMAND INDUSTRIAL ARTS "SHOP" SKILLS, WORKSHOPS IN COMMUNICATION, RESUME BUILDING, MOCK INTERVIEWS, PROFESSIONALISM, BARRIER ASSESSMENT WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, WITH LOST ANGELES CHILDREN'S PROJECT. | $50,000 |
Durfee Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SPRINGBOARD FUND | $30,000 |
Whh Foundation San Marino, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
S Mark Taper Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $30,000 |
Smidt Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The People Concern Los Angeles, CA | $81,225,053 | $73,195,138 |
Episcopal Community Services Of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $21,698,847 | $63,527,215 |
The Chrysalis Center Los Angeles, CA | $15,581,311 | $45,612,702 |
Illumination Foundation Orange, CA | $20,324,381 | $48,500,267 |
Union Station Homeless Services Pasadena, CA | $33,448,426 | $30,431,049 |
Rescue Mission Alliance Oxnard, CA | $28,533,648 | $28,236,012 |
Alpha Project For The Homeless San Diego, CA | $18,140,924 | $25,250,106 |
Sacramento Steps Forward Sacramento, CA | $15,140,259 | $24,231,781 |
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $8,128,403 | $13,751,798 |
Midnight Mission Los Angeles, CA | $50,984,138 | $13,160,937 |
Bakersfield Homeless Center Bakersfield, CA | $13,790,228 | $12,306,523 |
Sacramento Loaves And Fishes Sacramento, CA | $12,311,750 | $9,677,845 |