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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Students Run LA

Helping troubled youth set goals and make commitments

four stars

97.46

5252 Crebs Avenue Tarzana, CA 91356
tel: (818) 654-3360   Web Site
EIN: 95-4430502

Board Leadership
John MacAllister
Board President

CEO
Marsha Charney
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 97.46 four stars
  Financial 96.41 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The mission of Students Run LA (SRLA) is to challenge at-risk secondary students to experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved health by providing them with a truly life-changing experience: The training for and completion of the LA Marathon. SRLA is a physical fitness and mentoring program. While running is the core activity of the program, SRLA students learn that discipline and hard work lead to success at both the marathon and in life. These lessons translate directly into their education: SRLA students enjoy school, stay in school and graduate at a higher rate than do their peers. During 2011-12, more than 3,000 students participated in SRLA.

The mission of Students Run LA (SRLA) is to challenge at-risk secondary students to experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved health by providing them with a truly life-changing experience: The training for and completion of the LA Marathon. SRLA is a physical fitness and mentoring program. While running is the core activity of the program, SRLA students learn that discipline and hard work lead to success at both the marathon and in life. These lessons translate directly into their education: SRLA students enjoy school, stay in school and graduate at a higher rate than do their peers. During 2011-12, more than 3,000 students participated in SRLA.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of program participants who receive a secondary school diploma or GED
659
Number of students enrolled
3,240
Number of youth who have a positive adult role model
3,240
Number of mentors recruited
550
Hours of mentoring
260
Number of youth who plan to attend post-secondary education
629
Number of youth who demonstrate that they have developed skills and attitudes to make physical activity a habit
888
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Financial

four stars

96.41

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 95.2%
  Administrative Expenses 2.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.02
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.55
  Program Expenses Growth 7.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 4.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Students Run LA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Students Run LA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Students Run LA (CA) 97.46 four stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware (DE) 88.58 three stars
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee (TN) 87.98 three stars
Boy Scouts of America, Long Beach Area Council (CA) 98.81 four stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (GA) 90.07 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,211,314
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $237,833
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $174,000
Total Contributions $2,623,147
   Program Service Revenue $76,331
Total Primary Revenue $2,699,478
   Other Revenue $22,879
TOTAL REVENUE $2,722,357
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,439,849
   Administrative Expenses $90,157
   Fundraising Expenses $46,826
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,576,832
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $145,525
   
Net Assets $1,368,561

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
After-School Mentoring & Physical Fitness Program $2,439,849 100.0%

Ratings History
Students Run LA has received 8 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-06 03/01/2020 97.46 four stars
2018-06 04/01/2019 97.10 four stars
2017-06 06/01/2018 92.34 four stars
2016-06 06/01/2017 94.40 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 96.46 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2015-06 04/01/2016 96.98 four stars
2014-06 04/01/2015 97.87 four stars
2013-06 12/20/2013 91.92 four stars
2012-06 12/20/2012 96.36 four stars
2011-06 12/01/2012 81.98 three stars
2011-06 12/23/2011 79.39 two stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 74.39 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 03/01/2011 75.88 two stars
2009-06 05/01/2010 86.27 three stars
2008-06 03/01/2009 89.41 three stars
2007-06 02/01/2008 83.23 three stars
2006-06 02/01/2007 94.92 four stars
2005-06 04/01/2006 99.09 four stars
2004-06 09/01/2005 95.26 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 95-4430502
Name in IRS Master File STUDENTS RUN AMERICA
NTEE Code O50
NTEE Classification Youth Development Programs, Other
NTEE Type Youth Development
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (349) Other youth organization or activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 1993
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$35,000 1.35% Marsha Charney Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Students Run LA (CA) 97.46 four stars
The 52nd Street Project (NY) 91.60 four stars
Fresh Youth Initiatives (NY) 97.10 four stars
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys (MN) 87.90 three stars
Boy Scouts of America, California Inland Empire Council (CA) 88.44 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Students Run LA
5252 Crebs Avenue
Tarzana, CA 91356
tel: (818) 654-3360
fax: (818) 654-3307
EIN: 95-4430502

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Board Leadership

John MacAllister
Board President

CEO

Marsha Charney
Executive Director

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