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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)

Every child deserves opportunity

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four stars

92.13

2701 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90057
tel: (213) 389-1148   Web Site
EIN: 95-4397418

Board Leadership
Peter Schube
President

CEO
Tony M. Brown
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.13 four stars
  Financial 98.32 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 08/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) provides underserved youth with exceptional programs in academics, arts and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities. Serving more than 2,200 youth each year, 90% of HOLA's elementary school students perform at or above grade level, and more than 97% of HOLA's high school seniors graduate and go on to post-secondary education. Out success is founded on safe environments, nurtured by a no-wrong-door approach, amplified by word-renowned partners, and perpetrated by students who become productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) provides underserved youth with exceptional programs in academics, arts and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities. Serving more than 2,200 youth each year, 90% of HOLA's elementary school students perform at or above grade level, and more than 97% of HOLA's high school seniors graduate and go on to post-secondary education. Out success is founded on safe environments, nurtured by a no-wrong-door approach, amplified by word-renowned partners, and perpetrated by students who become productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

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Financial

four stars

98.32

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 08/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 86.7%
  Administrative Expenses 4.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 8.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 5.00
  Program Expenses Growth 6.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) 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
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) (CA) 92.13 four stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia (VA) 92.02 four stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade (FL) 92.42 four stars
Girl Scouts San Diego (CA) 88.29 three stars
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (IN) 87.96 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $7,055,761
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $467,292
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,426,380
Total Contributions $8,949,433
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $8,949,433
   Other Revenue $58,870
TOTAL REVENUE $9,008,303
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,172,707
   Administrative Expenses $183,519
   Fundraising Expenses $309,444
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,665,670
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $5,342,633
   
Net Assets $17,079,410

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
Academic Programs $1,838,620 58.0%
Arts Programs $1,028,267 32.4%
Athletic Programs $305,820 9.6%

Ratings History
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) has received 7 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 08/01/2018 92.13 four stars
2016-06 12/22/2017 94.91 four stars
2015-06 11/01/2016 91.88 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 92.02 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 10/01/2015 92.17 four stars
2013-06 09/01/2014 92.88 four stars
2012-06 09/01/2013 92.86 four stars
2011-06 05/01/2013 92.85 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 95-4397418
Name in IRS Master File HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH INC
NTEE Code O20
NTEE Classification Youth Centers, Clubs, Multipurpose
NTEE Type Youth Development
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (320) Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.
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 December, 1996
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, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

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

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$144,751 3.94% Anthony M. Brown President, Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) (CA) 92.13 four stars
Boy Scouts of America, Mason-Dixon Council (MD) 88.92 three stars
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch (FL) 94.56 four stars
The Carver Foundation of Norwalk (CT) 92.45 four stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis (IN) 92.02 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)
2701 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90057
tel: (213) 389-1148
EIN: 95-4397418

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Board Leadership

Peter Schube
President

CEO

Tony M. Brown
Executive Director

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