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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Heart of Los Angeles Youth

Providing free after-school programs to underserved and at-risk youth

four stars

91.88

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

Board Leadership
Warren Rissier
Board President

CEO
Tony M. Brown
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.88 four stars
  Financial 96.74 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 11/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

96.74

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 11/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, 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)		 88.0%
  Administrative Expenses 3.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 8.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.07
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.58
  Program Expenses Growth 5.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Heart of Los Angeles Youth on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Heart of Los Angeles Youth 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 Youth (CA) 91.88 four stars
Andy Roddick Foundation (TX) 85.36 three stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast (FL) 86.29 three stars
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester (MN) 88.75 three stars
Tiger Woods Foundation (CA) 91.17 four stars

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Heart of Los Angeles Youth (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. The organization is unique in the quality of instruction and individual attention it provides to youth ages 6 to 19. HOLA's campus is a home away from home for thousands of kids. They know that they will get the help they need from HOLA's professional staff and highly talented volunteers. Through HOLA's comprehensive programs, the youth are exposed to a wide array of experts including artists, executives, chefs, athletes, engineers and counselors who truly commit themselves to providing programs of the highest quality, giving kids the best chance to become successful in life.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,173,976
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $743,208
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $70,000
Total Contributions $3,987,184
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $3,987,184
   Other Revenue $29,273
TOTAL REVENUE $4,016,457
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,860,997
   Administrative Expenses $113,298
   Fundraising Expenses $298,119
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,272,414
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $744,043
   
Net Assets $4,807,544

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 $1,547,086 54.1%
Arts Programs $1,017,587 35.6%
Athletic Programs $296,324 10.4%

Ratings History
Heart of Los Angeles Youth has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
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, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 2011

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).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$136,772 4.17% Anthony M. Brown President, Executive Director

Heart of Los Angeles Youth (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. The organization is unique in the quality of instruction and individual attention it provides to youth ages 6 to 19. HOLA's campus is a home away from home for thousands of kids. They know that they will get the help they need from HOLA's professional staff and highly talented volunteers. Through HOLA's comprehensive programs, the youth are exposed to a wide array of experts including artists, executives, chefs, athletes, engineers and counselors who truly commit themselves to providing programs of the highest quality, giving kids the best chance to become successful in life.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Heart of Los Angeles Youth (CA) 91.88 four stars
Red Hook Initiative (NY) 91.25 four stars
Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club (NY) 93.87 four stars
Action for Healthy Kids (IL) 92.92 four stars
Susquehanna Council Boy Scouts of America (PA) 87.38 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

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

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Board Leadership

Warren Rissier
Board President

CEO

Tony M. Brown
Executive Director

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