Catalyst California
- Assets
- $9.6m
- Revenue
- $6.4m
- Investments
- $2.0m
- Employees
- 59
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 03/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-4835230
Organization Overview
Catalyst California, operating under the name Fka Advancement Project, is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Fka Advancement Project employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fka Advancement Project 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 12/2023, Fka Advancement Project generated $6.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.2m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Fka Advancement Project has awarded 164 individual grants totaling $7,844,521. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCATES FOR RACIAL JUSTICE BY BUILDING POWER AND TRANSFORMING PUBLIC SYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EQUITY IN COMMUNITY INVESTMENTSWE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO EQUIP THEM WITH THE BUDGET AND ADVOCACY TOOLS NECESSARY TO WIN SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS THAT HELP ALL CALIFORNIANS THRIVE. THROUGH BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYSIS, TRAININGS, AND CAMPAIGN SUPPORT, WE DISMANTLE THE LEGACY OF PUBLIC DISINVESTMENT AND CRIMINALIZATION THAT HAS CREATED RACE-BASED DISPARITIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES' HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
EDUCATIONAL EQUITYTHE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY TEAM WORKS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF RACIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY IN CALIFORNIA TO BUILD A B-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT ADVANCES HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATES, AND FURTHERS CONNECTION, HEALING, WELLBEING, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT SCHOOL SITES AND IN COMMUNITIES. WORKING DEEPLY WITH COMMUNITY AND LOCAL AND STATE LEADERS, THE TEAM WORKS TO ADVANCE THE VISION OF A TRANSFORMATIVE, RACIALLY JUST, AND RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED B-12 SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS OF EVERY CHILD IN CALIFORNIA.
POLITICAL VOICEPOLITICAL VOICE WORKS TO MAKE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MORE PARTICIPATORY AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. OUR GOAL IS THAT ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO GENUINELY PARTICIPATE IN THE MAKING OF EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY, IN WAYS THAT GO BEYOND JUST VOTING, AND THAT GOVERNMENTS RESPOND EQUITABLY TO COMMUNITY CONCERNS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, WE ADVOCATE FOR RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY JUST DEMOCRACY REFORMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Kim President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $238,772 |
Fred Ali Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Maria Cabildo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen R English ESQ Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chrissie Castro Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Celedon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Seyfarth Shaw Llp Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $285,817 |
Precision Strategies Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $202,568 |
Provoc Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $201,572 |
M & R Strategic Services Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $171,688 |
Connect U Now Llc It Services | 12/30/22 | $135,371 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $199,435 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,237,659 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,437,094 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,044,361 |
| Investment income | $2,419 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$63,785 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,436,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,122,367 |
| 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. | $659,987 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $253,352 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,612,031 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $124,534 |
| Other employee benefits | $725,870 |
| Payroll taxes | $398,464 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,788 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $80,983 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,050,603 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $167,316 |
| Information technology | $111,335 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $601,700 |
| Travel | $69,779 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $121,072 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,969 |
| Insurance | $67,498 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,161,797 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,910 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,045,493 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,859,753 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $64,900 |
| 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 | $122,493 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $81,712 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,696 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,026,119 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,341,837 |
| Total assets | $9,584,913 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $414,828 |
| 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 | $2,371,476 |
| Total liabilities | $2,786,304 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,818,836 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,979,773 |
| 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 | $9,584,913 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Catalyst California has awarded $2,117,367 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA BUDGET & POLICY CENTER PURPOSE: BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | $500,000 |
CALIFORNIA CALLS EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | $1,329,000 |
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: LA STRUCTURAL REFORM | $100,000 |
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE PURPOSE: LA STRUCTURAL REFORM | $10,617 |
EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL J PURPOSE: BOLD VISION 2028 | $25,000 |
CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE PURPOSE: CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF LEARNING | $152,750 |