Sustainable Economic Enterprises Of Los Angeles
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 09/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 95-4597000
Organization Overview
Sustainable Economic Enterprises Of Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Sustainable Economic Enterprises Of Los Angeles employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sustainable Economic Enterprises Of Los Angeles 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, Sustainable Economic Enterprises Of Los Angeles generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE-LA'S MISSION IS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS AND FRESH FOOD ACCESS, PROMOTE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND SUPPORT CALIFORNIA SMALL AND MID-SIZE FARMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE-LA OPERATES THE LARGEST NETWORK OF MISSION-DRIVEN FARMERS' MARKETS IN LOS ANGELES, MARKETS THAT LINK LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES TO FRESH, NUTRITIOUS REGIONAL PRODUCE. WE PROVIDE A MARKETPLACE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR 300 REGIONAL FAMILY FARMS AND LOCAL FOOD ENTREPRENEURS, INCLUDING THE LARGEST FARMERS' MARKET IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES. SINCE THE 1990S, SEE-LA HAS PRIORITIZED AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC NUTRITION ASSISTANCE BENEFITS USERS AT ITS FARMERS' MARKETS. WE WERE THE FIRST FARMERS' MARKET OPERATOR IN LOS ANGELES TO IMPLEMENT ALL OF THE BENEFIT AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ACCEPTING FOOD STAMPS.
THE ORGANIZATION'S POMPEA SMITH GOOD COOKING/BUENA COCINA PROGRAM EDUCATES CALFRESH ELIGIBLE ADULTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION ESSENTIALS AND HEALTHY PREPARATION OF MEALS. THIS IS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMING PROVIDES FARMERS' MARKET ADULT CLASSES SHOWCASING IN-SEASON FARM FRESH PRODUCE FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE. IN ADDITION, IT ADMINISTERS PROGRAMING PROVIDING FARMERS' MARKET KIDS' CULINARY CLASSES SHOWCASING IN-SEASON FARM FRESH PRODUCE FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION'S POMPEA SMITH GOOD COOKING/BUENA COCINA PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOM TO 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS PROGRAM IS AN EXTENSION OF THE GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTRY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
STARTING MARCH 2020, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN RAISING MONEY TO BULK PURCHASE PRODUCE FROM FAMILY FARMS IN SEE-LA'S NETWORK IMPACTED BY THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH FOOD TO FINANCIALLY INSECURE FAMILIES IN SOUTH LA. MOST OF THE FUNDING WAS RECEIVED IN THE PAST TWO FISCAL YEARS AND FINAL FUNDS WERE SPENT DOWN IN DECEMBER 2022. THIS PROGRAM WAS AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO MAKE UP FOR MARKET FEE REVENUE LOSSES, SUPPORT SMALL FAMILY FARMS, FOOD BUSINESS AND THE COMMUNITY IN THE MIDST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle Forbes Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Armand Dawkins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy Karp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Goldfein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Demille Halliburton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Breanna Hawkins Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,536,703 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,791 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,597,494 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,531,914 |
| Investment income | $5 |
| 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 | $3,130,946 |
| 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. | $233,013 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,604 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,328,759 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $100,399 |
| Payroll taxes | $122,418 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $153,438 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,465 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,928 |
| Office expenses | $13,701 |
| Information technology | $22,888 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $67,191 |
| Travel | $680 |
| 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 | $2,274 |
| Insurance | $101,785 |
| All other expenses | $20,788 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,333,838 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $687,631 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $357,125 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $51,968 |
| 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 | $11,986 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,901 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,115,611 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $425,888 |
| 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 | $10,052 |
| Total liabilities | $435,940 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $332,419 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $347,252 |
| 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 | $1,115,611 |