Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education

97%

Four-Star Charity

Impact & Measurement

Accountability & Finance

Culture & Community

Leadership & Adaptability

Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education

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501(c)(3) organization

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www.scopela.org

1715 W FLORENCE AVE 2ND FLOOR

Los Angeles CA 90047-2220

323-789-7920

Los Angeles CA | IRS ruling year: 1998 | EIN: 95-4635737

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Organization Mission

To Build grassroots power to eliminate structural barriers to social and economic opportunities in low-income and disenfranchised communities.

Rating Information

Great

This charity's score is 97%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

Accountability & Finance

Score

97

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2022

This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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Key Accountability Metrics

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No Credit

Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members

10 out of 10 points

Independent Board Size - 11 independent members

10 out of 10 points

Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee

20 out of 20 points

Total Revenue Amount	Expectation to Receive Credit
$2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support	Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee
$1 million or higher	Expected to complete an audit
$500,000 - $1 million	Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation
Less than $500,000	No expectation (removed from scoring methodology)

Material Diversion of Assets - None

20 out of 20 points

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Whistleblower Policy - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Document Retention and Destruction - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes

5 out of 5 points

Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Loans to/from Officers - None

5 out of 5 points

Website Disclosures

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing

0 out of 5 points

Financial Metrics

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 0.94%

25 out of 25 points

Program Expense: Ratio - 71.98%

25 out of 25 points

Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.04

25 out of 25 points

Working Capital: Ratio - 5.29 years

25 out of 25 points

Additional Information

Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available

Salary of Key Persons - Data Available

IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available

Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available