Assistance League Of Ventura County is located in Ventura, CA. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 04/2023, Assistance League Of Ventura County employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Assistance League Of Ventura County 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 04/2023, Assistance League Of Ventura County generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $633.6k during the year ending 04/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF VENTURA COUNTY IS A NONPROFIT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION. (SEE SCHEDULE O) ITS MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN VENTURA COUNTY THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE SCHOOL, A PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, PROVIDED SUCCESSFUL, INTENSIVE, THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WHOSE PRIMARY AREA OF CONCERN WAS THE LACK OF AGE-APPROPRIATE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THE SCHOOL CLOSED JUNE 2022.
OTHER PROGRAMS:B.U.F.F.Y. BEAR PROVIDES CUDDLY BEARS TO COMFORT CHILDREN IN CRISIS. BEARS ARE DISTRIBUTED BY THE VENTURA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S CRIME VICTIMS' ASSISTANCE UNIT, THE CHILD ABDUCTION & RECOVERY UNIT, OTHER PROTECTIVE AGENCIES AND FIRST RESPONDERS.SCHOLARSHIPS - THE DOROTHY AND AL STACEY SCHOLARSHIP IS USED TO SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO EXCEL IN THE STUDIES OF SCIENCE OR ENGINEERING. CURRENTLY THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ADMINISTERED BY CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS. THE VIVIAN JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO YOUNG WOMEN WHO ARE ATTENDING COLLEGE OR RECEIVING VOCATIONAL TRAINING WHO WERE MEMBERS OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE'S GIRLS CLUB/TEEN CLUB. THE RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO A STUDENT(S) WHO IS ENROLLED IN VENTURA COLLEGE'S PHOENIX PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS RETURNING AFTER A HIATUS IN THEIR EDUCATION. IT IS ADMINISTERED BY THE VENTURA COLLEGE FOUNDATION.ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS IS A PROGRAM OF THE NANCY R. BRANDT AUXILIARY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VENTURA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S SAFE HARBOR PROGRAM, WITHIN THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS PROVIDE COMFORTABLE AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ASSAULT WHEN THEIRS HAVE BEEN KEPT FOR FORENSIC EVIDENCE. ALSO DONATED ARE CUDDLY BLANKETS AND "GOODIE" BAGS WHICH CONTAIN SMALL TOYS, CRAYONS, COLORING BOOKS AND FIDGETS TO KEEP CHILDREN OCCUPIED WHILE WAITING.ASSISTEENS - TEENS HELPING TEENS IS A PROGRAM OF THE ASSISTEENS AUXILIARY. IT PROVIDES HOMELESS TEENS AND TEENS IN FOSTER CARE WITH ITEMS NEEDED FOR DAILY LIVING. MANY OF THE TEENS ALSO RECEIVE GIFT CARDS FOR FOOD TO TIDE THEM OVER DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH BOTH THE VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND VENTURA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY.
OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROVIDES NEW CLOTHES, SHOES, TOILETRIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND TWO AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHO ATTEND LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ALLEVIATING THE EMBARRASSMENT OF HAVING TO WEAR WORN OUT OR IMPROPERLY FITTING CLOTHES TO SCHOOL. EACH CHILD RECEIVES A $75 GIFT CARD TO PURCHASE THEIR NEW SCHOOL CLOTHES. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE MEMBERS DELIVER THE ITEMS TO THE CHILD'S SCHOOL.
CARE CLOSET PROVIDES NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING TO CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO ENTER FOSTER CARE OR WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ABRUPTLY MOVED WITH FEW PERSONAL POSSESSIONS BEYOND THE CLOTHES THAT THEY WERE WEARING. CARE CLOSET ALSO FILLS EMERGENCY REQUESTS FROM VENTURA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY FOR FURNITURE OR EQUIPMENT THAT RESOURCE FAMILIES NEED FOR A CHILD THAT IS PLACED IN THEIR CARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wendy Eales Director | Trustee | 11.9 | $0 |
Lori Nasatir President | OfficerTrustee | 11.7 | $0 |
Marcia Semple Director | Trustee | 9.4 | $0 |
Martha Flournoy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 14.1 | $0 |
Laurie King Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 19.4 | $0 |
Kay Rich Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6.7 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $14,527 |
Fundraising events | $10,560 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $215,142 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,214 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $240,229 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $90,850 |
Investment income | $92,415 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,948,045 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $109,445 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $98,849 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,581,708 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $163,867 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $27,915 |
Payroll taxes | $13,158 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,699 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $34,022 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,844 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,122 |
Office expenses | $9,011 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,390 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $25,220 |
Insurance | $9,642 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $633,610 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $230,916 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,218 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $350,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,604 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $165,899 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,576 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,078,251 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $5,111,391 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,984,855 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,447 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,890 |
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 | $6,265 |
Total liabilities | $35,602 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,877,685 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,071,568 |
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 | $6,984,855 |