Las Best
- Assets
- $12.7m
- Revenue
- $7.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 65
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 02/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 95-4311058
Organization Overview
Las Best is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B30) the organization is classified as: Vocational & Technical Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Las Best employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Las Best 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 06/2022, Las Best generated $7.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LAS BEST PROVIDES FREE SUPERVISED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TO OVER 25,000 CHILDREN AT 197 SCHOOLS IN THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAS BEST AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF UNIQUE AND TALENTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ATTEND NEARLY 200 LAUSD SCHOOLS IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH THE FEWEST RESOURCES YET THE GREATEST NEEDS. LAS BEST ENGAGES CHILDREN CREATIVELY, EMOTIONALLY, INTELLECTUALLY AND PHYSICALLY, EMPOWERING THEM TO EXPLORE AND DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR LIVES. EVERY SCHOOL DAY, EACH LAS BEST STUDENT RECEIVES A NUTRITIOUS MEAL, HELP WITH THEIR HOMEWORK AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. SOME OF THOSE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS, SCIENCE, LITERACY, SPORTS, FIELD TRIPS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Gurna Presdient And CEO | Officer | 40 | $270,646 |
Amber Martinez Vice President Of Development | 0 | $144,095 | |
Laura Bebee Direcotr Of Public Partnershi | 40 | $105,779 | |
Sharon Feder Director Of Communications | 40 | $101,674 | |
Peter Mockary Controller | 40 | $71,922 | |
Mccall Hall Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Unified School District Program Services | 6/29/15 | $1,724,417 |
Mission School Transportation Transportation | 6/29/15 | $345,926 |
Steven D Mocalis Financial | 6/29/15 | $109,881 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $413,952 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,720,627 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,185,078 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,650 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,319,657 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,591 |
| 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 | $7,330,668 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $248,550 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,883 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,012,042 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,861 |
| Other employee benefits | $753,838 |
| Payroll taxes | $193,743 |
| Fees for services: Management | $80,909 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,928 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,610 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $38,077 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $231,765 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,438 |
| Office expenses | $198,462 |
| Information technology | $557,409 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $38,020 |
| 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 | $10,188 |
| All other expenses | $173,179 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,969,704 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,813,400 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,173,896 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,523,234 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $36,673 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,650 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $115,894 |
| 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 | $12,676,747 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,660,490 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,000 |
| 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 | $2,665,490 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$42,994,156 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,005,413 |
| 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 | $12,676,747 |