Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc

Organization Overview

Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Karsh Family Social Service Center 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 08/2021, Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.9% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES, THE KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER IMPROVES THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED BY PROVIDING CRITICAL AND ACCESSIBLE SOCIAL SERVICES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE OR COLLABORATION WITH OTHER PROVIDERS, WHILE ALSO INTEGRATING SIGNIFICANT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE A UNIQUELY POWERFUL WAY TO HELP REPAIR THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOOD PANTRY - THE FOOD PANTRY IS A MODERN, WELCOMING, AND THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED FACILITY, ARRANGED TO COMPLY WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK GUIDELINES, WITH AMPLE STORAGE SPACE FOR DRY, REFRIGERATED, AND FROZEN FOODS, THE KARSH CENTER CAN COMFORTABLY PROVIDE MORE THAN 600 BAGS OF GROCERIES OR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EVERY WEEK. WE ALSO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 450 FAMILIES WEEKLY DELIVERING BAGS OF FOOD TO LOW INCOME HOUSING THROUGH OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM. THE FACILITY IS ALSO SPACIOUS ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE VOLUNTEERS WHO USE THE PANTRY TO ASSEMBLE AND DISTRIBUTE HEALTHY GROCERY BAGS FOR CLIENTS IN NEED.


VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT - THE COMMITMENT OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS IS ESSENTIAL TO THE WORK AND SUCCESS OF THE KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER. ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS AS A KEY COMPONENT OF DELIVERING SERVICE ALLOWS THE KARSH CENTER TO BE A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WISHING TO BE OF SERVICE AND HELP THEIR NEIGHBORS WHO ARE NAVIGATING CHALLENGES LIKE FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, AND MORE. BUILDING ON A FOUNDATION OF WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CONGREGANT VOLUNTEERS, THE KARSH CENTER VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL OVER LOS ANGELES, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF OTHER FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AN ARRAY OF PROFESSIONALS SHARING PRO -BONO TIME, AND, INCREASINGLY, MEMBERS OF THE KOREATOWN COMMUNITY WHO RECOGNIZE THAT THE KARSH CENTER IS A PILLAR IN SUPPORTING THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE PANDEMIC, VOLUNTEER ROLES AND THE WAY WE ENGAGE HAS DIVERSIFIED AND DEEPENED. WE HOST RECURRING WEEKLY VOLUNTEERS, SPECIAL EVENT/ONE-TIME VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, AND STUDENT AND COMMUNITY INTERNS. VOLUNTEERS RANGE IN AGE FROM 3 YEARS OLD TO OVER 100 YEARS OLD, AND THEY SHARE THEIR TIME BOTH ON-SITE AND THROUGH REMOTE PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM PACKING GROCERY AND DIAPER BAGS TO DOING OUTREACH TO CLIENTS ABOUT SERVICES TO SUPPORTING SPECIAL DATA PROJECTS, AND SO MUCH MORE. ACROSS THESE ACTIVITIES, WE ENGAGED AROUND 215 VOLUNTEERS IN FY20-21.


FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM - THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FAMILIES WORKSHOP TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE; SUPPORT GROUPS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS; DIAPER AND ESSENTIAL DISTRIBUTION TO MEET BASIC NEEDS; AND LINKEAGE AND REFERRALS TO INCREASE FAMILIES SUPPORT SYSTEM. FAMILIES ARE ALSO RECRUITED AND PRIORITIZED FOR OUR ANNUAL EVENTS. THIS YEAR, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 626 FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDES OVER 1000 CHILDREN.


KARSH CENTER OFFERS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES WITHIN FOUR PROGRAM AREAS FOOD AND NUTRITION, LEGAL SERVICES, CHILD AND PARENT WELL-BEING AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IN COLLABORATIONW WITH OVER 34 ORGANIZATIONS, KARSH CENTER OFFERS VISON CARE, DENTAL CARE, GRIEF GROUPS, LEGAL CONSULTATIONS, ENGLISH CLASSES, NUTITION EDUCATION, AND ESSENTIALS SUCH AS CLOTHING VOUCHERS AND TOILETIRES. ADDITIONALLY, KARSH CENTER PROVIDES LINKEAGE AND REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, LEGAL AID, JOB SEARCH, AND OTHER SERVICES. KARSH CENTER ALSO HOSTS FOUR ANNUAL EVENTS. 1) MOTHER'S/CAREGIVER'S DAY CELEBRATES PARENTHOOD AND HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON MOVEMENT, RELAXATION, MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTH. 2) BACK TO SCHOOL HELPS STUDENTS BECOME EXCITED AND PREPARE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. STUDENTS AGES 4 -12 RECEIVE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND PARENTS ARE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT RESOURCES. 3) BIG GIVE PROVIDES THANKSGIVING BAGS TO 1500 FAMILIES AND HELPS BUILD COMMUNITY 4) TOY GIVEAWAY PROVIDES TOYS FOR THE FAMILIES SERVED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP PARENTS CHOOSE AND WRAP GIFTS FOR THEIR CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lila Guirguis
Executive Director
$147,773
Dena Bloom
President
$0
Rand April
Secretary
$0
Richard Pachulski
Chairman
$0
Thomas Leanse
Vp/trustee (thru 06/21)
$0
Jeffrey Paul
Board Of Trustee
$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$2,940,599
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $376,512
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,940,599
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $132,057
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 $3,072,656

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc has recieved totaling $538,585.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SEE MISSION STATEMENT

$365,269
Ralph M Parsons Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

$50,000
$48,050
Food Forward Inc

North Hollywood, CA

PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

$35,813
Rudolf Steiner Foundation Inc

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$15,000
Lawrence And Sandra Post Family Foundation

Thousand Oaks, CA

PURPOSE: IMPROVE UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORS

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,407,180
Net Contributions$500,000
Ending Balance$4,907,180

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