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← LOS ALAMITOS YOUTH CENTER INC

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by LOS ALAMITOS YOUTH CENTER INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,103,809
Total expenses
$894,399
Contributions and grants received
$489,997
Grants paid
$73,692
Program service revenue
$516,122
Investment income
$36,942
Other revenue
$60,748
Total assets, end of year
$2,983,883
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,145,274
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,838,609
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$650,918
Management and general expenses
$227,028
Fundraising expenses
$16,453
Program service expenses (Part III)
$650,918

Program services were 72.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $218,255

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $271,742

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $37,282

  • 2a · Program service revenue: AFTER SCHOOL & CAMP

    total $516,122 · related or exempt $516,122

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $35,548 · excluded $35,548

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $171,548

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $170,154

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $1,394

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $1,394 · excluded $1,394

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $235,793

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $218,255

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $182,264

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $53,529 · excluded $53,529

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $7,359

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $140

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $7,219 · excluded $7,219

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $73,692 · program services $73,692

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $137,595 · program services $82,557 · management and general $55,038

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $278,347 · program services $262,635 · management and general $15,274 · fundraising $438

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $33,718 · program services $15,807 · management and general $17,873 · fundraising $38

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $23,275 · management and general $23,275

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $1,812 · management and general $1,812

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $21,841 · program services $21,483 · fundraising $358

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $2,903 · program services $2,680 · management and general $150 · fundraising $73

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $3,338 · program services $233 · management and general $3,061 · fundraising $44

  • 17 · Travel

    total $11,425 · program services $11,145 · fundraising $280

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $985 · program services $113 · management and general $868 · fundraising $4

  • 20 · Interest

    total $38,965 · management and general $38,965

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $17,475 · management and general $17,475

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $32,239 · program services $28,122 · management and general $4,117

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENSE

    total $83,408 · program services $83,367 · fundraising $41

  • 24b · Other expenses: SUPPLIES & MATERIALS

    total $73,815 · program services $59,372 · management and general $350 · fundraising $14,093

  • 24c · Other expenses: BANK FEES

    total $32,656 · management and general $32,656

  • 24d · Other expenses: TAXES, LICENSES & FEES

    total $12,044 · program services $714 · management and general $11,105 · fundraising $225

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $14,866 · program services $8,998 · management and general $5,009 · fundraising $859

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $20,110 · end of year $470,608

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $542,236 · end of year $364,585

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $1,776 · end of year $23,696

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,005,852

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $60,757

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,930,280 · end of year $1,945,095

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $293,274 · end of year $154,667

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $25,232

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $32,186 · end of year $28,191

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $8,985 · end of year $16,839

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $1,124,542 · end of year $1,100,244

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,468,938 · end of year $1,778,109

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $153,025 · end of year $60,500

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE LOS ALAMITOS YOUTH CENTER (THE YOUTH CENTER) FULFILLS A MISSION TO TRANSFORM CHILDREN'S LIVES ONE FAMILY AT A TIME THROUGH COLLABORATIVE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

COLLABORATIVE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-18

  • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS: THE YOUTH CENTER'S CAMP S.H.A.R.K. (SCIENCE, HANDS ON, ART, RECREATION, KNOWLEDGE) IS A LOW-COST CAMP ENSURES THAT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES CAN ACCESS MULTIPLE WEEKS OF SAFE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE. MORE THAN 500 CHILDREN OF 5 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE ARE SERVED ANNUALLY. NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF AN INABILITY TO PAY. THIS OUTDOOR CAMP BANS ALL SCREEN-BASED ACTIVITIES - NO PHONES, NO VIDEO GAMES - AND PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE CHILDREN FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS WITH NATURE AND WITH EACH OTHER. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: LOW-COST AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE IS OFFERED AT 2 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, WITH MORE THAN 600 PARTICIPANTS, OFFERS SUPERVISED SPORTS AND ARTS ACTIVITIES. HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING IS PROVIDED DAILY.

    Expenses $455,642 · Grants $34,776 · Revenue $516,122

  • RECREATIONAL, ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE YOUTH CENTER'S AFTER SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. STRING AND BAND INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL, HOME SCHOOL AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5. AFTER ONE YEAR OF INSTRUCTION, STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5 MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE ELEMENTARY STRING ENSEMBLE OR JAZZ BAND.MORE THAN 250 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF AN INABILITY TO PAY. SATURDAY CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE YOUTH CENTER. LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO 30 STUDENTS WITH AN EDUCATION IN BASIC LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS GOAL SETTING, COOKING, BANKING, CAR INSURANCE AND MAINTENANCE, CAREER-RELATED PREPARATION, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, ETC.THE GIRLS IN STEM PROGRAM IS A DYNAMIC INITIATIVE AIMED AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON EMPOWERING GIRLS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM). THROUGH HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, WE IGNITE A PASSION FOR STEM SUBJECTS WHILE FOSTERING ESSENTIAL SKILLS LIKE TEAMWORK AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. PROGRAM IS INVESTING IN INITIATIVES THAT BREAK DOWN BARRIERS, INSPIRE FUTURE INNOVATORS, AND CULTIVATE A MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE STEM WORKFORCE.

    Expenses $130,184 · Grants $38,916

  • THE "EVERY 15 MINUTES" PROGRAM IS A POWERFUL TWO-DAY EXPERIENCE HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ALAMITOS HIGH SCHOOL TO EDUCATE LOCAL TEENS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF IMPAIRED AND DISTRACTED DRIVING. THROUGH REALISTIC CRASH REENACTMENTS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE SIMULATIONS, AND EMOTIONAL STUDENT AND PARENT PRESENTATIONS, THE PROGRAM DELIVERS A LASTING MESSAGE ABOUT THE REAL-LIFE CONSEQUENCES OF RISKY DRIVING. BY ENGAGING STUDENTS IN POWERFUL, REFLECTIVE ACTIVITIES, IT AIMS TO INSPIRE SAFER CHOICES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY AWARENESS.

    Expenses $65,092

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Nate Epstein

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5
  • Eric Frankenberg

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Monica Wissuchek

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • William Chiem

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Arnie Fine

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Jennifer Fontanilla

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Debbie Kent

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Sam McCall

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Shawn McLean

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Beth Piburn

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ashley Brewer Luong

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Chris Forehan

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Steve Kul

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Tanya Meunier

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Erica Weir

    BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 03/21/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kristin Dimiceli

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Nikki Muller

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michael Prencavage

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Lina Lumme

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $137,596
    From this org
    $128,412
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,184
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
22 July 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202502039349301610

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