LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES ADVOCATING FOR UNITY

EIN: 320150097 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

Los Angeles, CA

Total Revenue
$1,600,793
Total Expenses
$1,305,352
Total Assets
$336,791
Net Assets
$336,791
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
5622617912
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES ADVOCATING FOR UNITY, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 73% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $295K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

LA CAUSA, Inc. empowers young adults to transform their lives through education, workforce training, and leadership development. We provide hands-on occupational training in construction and hospitality/culinary arts, academic suupport.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,279,934

LA CAUSA, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering opportunity youth and young adults through workforce development, leadership training, and educational advancement. Through hands-on...

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LA CAUSA, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering opportunity youth and young adults through workforce development, leadership training, and educational advancement. Through hands-on occupational training in construction and hospitality/culinary arts, combined with academic support and personal development services, LA CAUSA equips participants with industry-recognized credentials, practical skills, and pathways to long-term economic self-sufficiency.Our organization is recognized in our community as a space of transformation for young people in need of second chances. Through our project AvanZa we provide access to post-secondary education, occupational training, to prepare our participants to transition into higher education, apprenticeship programs, and/or the workforce. LA CAUSA, Inc. develops skilled workers, strengthens the local workforce, and uplifts the economy in our community.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,038,042
Program Service Revenue $562,751
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,600,793

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $585,866
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,279,934
Other Expenses $719,486
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,305,352

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,600,793 $922,828 +0.7%
Expenses $1,305,352 $793,722 +0.6%
Net Income $295,441 $129,106 +1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
10
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$107,841
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VIRGINA REYES Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$92,291 $0 $92,291
JAVIER RAMIREZ CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer
$15,550 $0 $15,550
SCOTT FRIDLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TATYANA LIRTSMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MORRIS G VIDES TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,600,793 $1,305,352 $336,791 $295,441
2024 $922,828 $793,722 $234,340 $129,106
2023 $354,342 $256,548 $37,179 $97,794
2022 $242,052 $324,456 $90,519 $-82,404
2021 $204,356 $155,332 $208,371 $49,024
2020 $137,759 $141,317 $165,214 $-3,558
2019 $306,411 $278,347 $261,637 $28,064
2018 $225,105 $236,307 $39,692 $-11,202
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