Meow Meow Foundation
- Assets
- $356.7k
- Revenue
- $398.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-2502112
Organization Overview
Meow Meow Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (O05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, 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. Meow Meow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUMMER CAMP AND AQUATICS SAFETY FOR CHILDREN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED RESEARCH, CONTENT AND FINANCIAL AID TO THE BEAU BIDEN FOUNDATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN INC FOR NATIONWIDE CAMP SAFETY CURRICULUM AND TRAINING TO BE ADMINISTERED TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH COUNSELORS.
WATER SAFETY AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING WITH STRATEGIC PARTNER THE MICHAEL PHELPS FOUNDATION. THIS WAS A FIRST PHASE INVESTMENT IN CO-DEVELOPMENT OF WATER SAFETY, SWIM LESSONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL WELLNESS EDUCATION FOR 1,200 SOCIOECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN VIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
ROXIE'S WISH: DROWNING PREVENTION AND CAMP SAFETY FOR CHILDREN. ONGOING, NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN TO EXTEND AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. RESEARCHED, CREATED CONTENT AND MET WITH COUNTLESS STAKEHOLDERS RELATED TO CAMP AND AQUATICS SAFETY ORDINANCES IN THE NATION'S LARGEST COUNTY (10 MILLION) WHICH LED TO THE PASSAGE OF THE ELENA MATYAS CAMP SAFETY ORDINANCE AND ROXIE'S SWIM SAFE ORDINANCE HERE IN LA COUNTY. DISTRIBUTED ROUGHLY 500 MMF WATER WATCHER BADGES TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD DROWNING. SPONSORED TWO DOZEN SWIM LESSONS PACKAGES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH THE ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER. PRODUCED AD CAMPAIGN FOR CAMP AND AQUATICS SAFETY IN THE OUTLOOK NEWSPAPER GROUP REACHING 40,000 PEOPLE. PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH, LEGAL CONSULTATION, ADVOCACY SUPPORT AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT RELATED TO A COMPLEX CHILD DROWNING AT A ST. LOUIS, MO COUNTY CAMP. RESEARCHED, DRAFTED LANGUAGE, RECRUITED SPONSORS, HELD NUMEROUS MEETINGS AND TESTIFIED BEFORE MULTIPLE COMMITTEES RELATED TO OUR STATE (CA) CAMP SAFETY BILL AB 1727 WHICH AFFECTED MORE THAN A MILLION CHILDREN. BEGAN DIRECTING A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE DARK AMERICAN SECRET OF PERVASIVE SUMMER CAMP HARM AND ALTHOUGH MMF DOES NOT FUND THE FILM, IT SERVES AS SPONSOR THROUGH LEVERAGING MMF CONTACTS, BRAND RECOGNITION AND RESOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas A Forbes President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Elena Matyas Secretary And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Liliana Coronado Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Brown Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Danneberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $398,142 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $398,142 |
| 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 | $398,142 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,000 |
| Information technology | $4,260 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $944 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $486 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $93,894 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $356,646 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| 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 | $356,696 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,264 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $263,432 |
| 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 | $356,696 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Meow Meow Foundation has awarded $60,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BEAU BIDEN FOUNDATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN INC PURPOSE: MMF INVESTED $20,000 IN THE BEAU BIDEN FOUNDATION (BBF) TO CO-DEVELOP SUMMER CAMP HEALTH AND SAFETY CURRICULUM AND TRAINING. | $20,000 |
THE MICHAEL PHELPS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MEOW MEOW FOUNDATION (MMF) INVESTED $30,000 IN THE MICHAEL PHELPS FOUNDATION (MPF) TO CO-DEVELOP A PROGRAM THAT IMPACTS 1,200 SOCIOECOMICALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN IN CALIFORNIA. THE IM PROGRAM COMBINES DROWNING PREVENTION, SWIM LESSONS, COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICAL HEALTHY LIVING AND GOAL ACHIEVEMENT. TRAINING IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, INCLUDING CLUBS IN MMF'S HOME LOCATION OF PASADENA, CA. | $40,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Outride Morgan Hill, CA | $3,240,705 | $3,839,840 |
J Tech Institute Inc Gardena, CA | $906,651 | $1,838,385 |
Whole Child International West Hollywood, CA | $167,660 | $1,141,930 |
A Taubel Decd Palatinate Reform Ch Tw 16007 0-9 Nect Las Vegas, NV | $0 | $0 |
Meow Meow Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $356,696 | $398,142 |
Musculoskeletal And Joint Research Foundation La Jolla, CA | $1,094 | $45 |