The Center for Strategic Economic Studies and Institutional Development

EIN: 522135889 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Los Angeles, CA

Total Revenue
$88,006,585
Total Expenses
$86,632,188
Total Assets
$5,986,983
Net Assets
$1,771,459
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk
Phone
2132829875
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Center for Strategic Economic Studies and Institutional Development, founded in 2015, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $88.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 2434% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE CENTER BY LENDISTRY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH EDUCATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO COMPETITIVE FINANCING. OUR MISSION IS TO CLOSE THE WEALTH GAP BY ANCHORING SMALL BUSINESSES AND THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY DO BUSINESS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $87,516,223
Program Service Revenue $490,362
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $88,006,585

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $160,000
Salaries & Benefits $802,665
Fundraising Expenses $156,279
Program Expenses $86,187,824
Other Expenses $85,669,523
TOTAL EXPENSES $86,632,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $88,006,585 $3,473,182 +24.3%
Expenses $86,632,188 $3,071,248 +27.2%
Net Income $1,374,397 $401,934 +2.4%
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
N/A
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
5
$471,382
Total Directors
7
$286,888
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk President & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$270,356 $16,532 $286,888
Miranda Rodriguez Vice President 40.00
Officer
$154,222 $30,272 $184,494
Marina Garcia Sr Project Mngr 40.00
$117,845 $17,449 $135,294
Stan Washington Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Adey Tesafaye Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
McKell Beamon Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Warren Chambers Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leeann Lynch Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
P David Bramble Board Member 3.00
Director
$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
2024 $88,006,585 $86,632,188 $5,986,983 $1,374,397
2023 $3,473,182 $3,071,248 $2,721,946 $401,934
2022 $424,696 $1,115,403 $543,226 $-690,707
2021 $2,337,084 $1,741,730 $980,963 $595,354
2020 $2,637,750 $2,632,687 $728,629 $5,063
2019 $105,123 $106,489 $211,689 $-1,366
2018 $163,500 $38,570 $173,110 $124,930
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