Community Advocates Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Community Advocates Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Advocates 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 12/2023, Community Advocates Inc generated $62.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.5%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, INC. AIMS TO FURTHER IT'S VISION OF A "POST-CIVIL RIGHTS" GENERATION THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT WILL PROVIDE COMMON GROUND IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. TO INCREASE INTERACTION AND PROMOTE COMMON INTERESTS, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, INC. HOSTS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:FORUMS (E.G., PANELS OF LEADING AUTHORS, OPINION MAKERS AND EXPERTS IN TOWN HALL STYLE GATHERINGS TO DEBATE AND DISCUSS THE PACE OF PROGRESS THE NATION HAS MADE ON THE RACIAL/ETHNIC FRONT),SEMINARS FOR THE MEDIA (E.G., EDUCATING THE MEDIA ON THE NATURE AND SUBSTANCE OF LA'S DIVERSE LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES),LEADERSHIP TRAINING (E.G., LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR POTENTIAL YOUNG LEADERS SEEKING STRATEGIES AND TACTICS TO LEAD ACROSS RACIAL, ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS LINES),EVENTS (E.G., A CITYWIDE FESTIVAL FEATURING THE COMPLEX MIXTURE OF RACIAL ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES, ALL THE WHILE SPOTLIGHTING THE COMMON THEMES THAT WEAVE GROUPS AND PARTS OF THE CITY TOGETHER).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David A Lehrer President | Officer | 40 | $125,000 |
Joe R Hicks Vice President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,084 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $443 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $62,527 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $4,385 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $545 |
Other expenses | $37,631 |
Total expenses | $42,561 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $55,071 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $55,071 |
Total liabilities | $61,666 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$6,595 |