AMERICA SCORES LA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID SHAHEEN

Phone

3102046455

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

AMERICA SCORES LA, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $341K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $383K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

AMERICA SCORES INSPIRES URBAN YOUTH TO LEAD HEALTHY LIVES, BE ENGAGED STUDENTS, AND HAVE THE CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $335,336

POET-ATHLETES MEET WITH THEIR SOCCER AND WRITING COACHES FOR SOCCER PRACTICES AND CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS DURING AFTERSCHOOL HOURS TWO DAYS PER WEEK FOR 20-24 WEEKS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS...

POET-ATHLETES MEET WITH THEIR SOCCER AND WRITING COACHES FOR SOCCER PRACTICES AND CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS DURING AFTERSCHOOL HOURS TWO DAYS PER WEEK FOR 20-24 WEEKS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS CURRICULUM EMPHASIZES CHARACTER BUILDING SKILLS SUCH AS LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND COMMITMENT. DURING SUMMER, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP OPERATES 4 WEEKS EVERY SUMMER FROM 8:30AM- 3PM. FULL DAY OF SOCCER, CREATIVE WRITING AND THE ARTS. FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROVIDED. PROGRAM YEARS BEGIN AND END WITH COMMUNITY SOCCER EVENTS AND PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $280,587

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $60,170

TOTAL REVENUE $340,757

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $91,003

Fundraising Expenses $18,767

Program Expenses $335,336

Other Expenses $283,927

TOTAL EXPENSES $383,100

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$340,757	$473,577	-0.3%
Expenses	$383,100	$320,509	+0.2%
Net Income	$-42,343	$153,068	-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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID SHAHEEN	Director	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN PORTAZ	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AMY O'DOWD	CEO	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ERIKCA WILSON	Executive Dir.	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PAUL CARR-ROLLITT	Director	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AARON KAUFMAN	Director	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HARRY HARTFORD	Director	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SYDNIE KARRAS	Director	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JESUS FLORIDO	Director	2.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$340,757	$383,100	$212,154	$-42,343
2023	$473,577	$320,509	$214,425	$153,068
2021	$311,158	$205,374	$170,788	$105,784
2020	$169,426	$238,917	$110,296	$-69,491