Lafc Sports Foundation

Organization Overview

Lafc Sports Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lafc Sports Foundation 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, Lafc Sports Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $878.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Lafc Sports Foundation has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $1,205,154. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE LAFC FOUNDATION FURTHERS OUR CLUB'S MISSION OF UNITING THE WORLD'S CITY THROUGH (SEE SCHEDULE O) THE WORLD'S GAME, BRINGING JOY TO PEOPLE, AND BEING A FORCE FOR GOOD IN OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING CRITICAL PROGRAMS AND BRINGING THE INDOMITABLE BLACK & GOLD SPIRIT WHEREVER WE GO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE O.TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED LOS ANGELES YOUTH BY CREATING NEW SOCCER PITCHES, INCREASING ACCESS TO ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP SERVICES.BY LEVERAGING THE LAFC BRAND AND ITS DEDICATED, IMPASSIONED COMMUNITY OF FANS AND STAKEHOLDERS, THE FOUNDATION HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED OVER 30,000 DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. THIS INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF 16 FUTSAL COURTS BY END OF 2020, 9 COMPLETED IN 2021. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FUNDING OF THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (YLP) AT THE BRESEE FOUNDATION, THE FALCON SCHOLARS PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT THROUGH FREE SOCCER CLINICS, HOSTING BLOOD DRIVES, FOOD DRIVES, AND CAREER SESSIONS FOR YOUTH WITH LADWP. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORED THE ALLIANCE, COLLABORATION OF 11 PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS IN GREATER LA, TO PURSUE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR BY DRIVING INVESTMENT AND IMPACT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH SPORT. AND WE'RE EVEN PROUDER THAT WE COULD HOST THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL UNITY MARCH AND DIALOGUE LAST JULY AT THE BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM.LASTLY, GIVEN THAT THE MLS ALL-STAR WEEKEND WAS HOSTED IN LA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TARGET, WE HELD SOCCER CLINICS AND GIVEAWAYS AT LENNOX MIDDLE SCHOOL AND DAVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL. WE COMBINED SPORT AND SERVICE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HASHTAG LUNCH BAG AT OUR MLS DAY OF SERVICE, EMPOWERING FANS AND GUESTS TO PREPARE 1,500 LUNCHES AND 2,500 SCHOOL BAGS FOR UNDERSERVED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher Reed Begin 1021
Executive Director
$27,823
Alina Beruff Thru 0321
Executive Director
$22,208
Bennett Rosenthal
Chairman
$0
Larry Berg
Treasurer
$0
Stacy Johns
CFO
$0
Benny Tan
Evp Corporate Strategy
$0

Financial Statements

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$1,446,668
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,446,668
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 $1,446,668

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lafc Sports Foundation has awarded $410,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

US SOCCER FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: FUTSAL MINI-PITCHES

$210,000

THE PLAY EQUITY FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: ALLIANCE: LA INITIATIVE

$100,000

PF BRESEE FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

$100,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Lafc Sports Foundation has recieved totaling $298,030.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE

$100,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Allison And Bennett Rosenthal Charitable Foundation

Florham Park, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL UNRESTRICTED

$58,030
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Tsao Family Charitable Foundation

Arcadia, CA

PURPOSE: TO HELP LAFC SPORTS FOUNDATION OFFER A RANGE OF FREE RESOURCES INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FRESH PRODUCE AND PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, ACCESS TO FREE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY ARISE.

$15,000
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