LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN: 680503221 501(c)(3) Education

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$14,265,006
Total Expenses
$5,452,058
Total Assets
$11,400,891
Net Assets
$11,103,777
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SADIE JEFFERSON
Phone
2132414280
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2002, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1508% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $8.8M, a strong 62% operating margin.

Mission

THE LAUSD EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE LAUSD, IN PURSUIT OF EQUITABLE LEARNING FOR ALL. THE FOUNDATION IS THE BRIDGE FOR THE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT TARGETED DISTRICT PROGRAMS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD LEARNS AND SUCCEEDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,611,652

THE WILDFIRE FUND: PROVIDED DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE FOR 888 LAUSD FAMILIES AND STAFF WHO EXPERIENCED EITHER A LOSS OF INCOME OR RELOCATION DUE TO THE JANUARY 2025 WILDFIRES. ADMINISTERED TEACHER...

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THE WILDFIRE FUND: PROVIDED DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE FOR 888 LAUSD FAMILIES AND STAFF WHO EXPERIENCED EITHER A LOSS OF INCOME OR RELOCATION DUE TO THE JANUARY 2025 WILDFIRES. ADMINISTERED TEACHER GRANTS FOR TEACHERS IMPACTED BY THE WILDFIRES TO REBUILD THEIR SUPPLIES AND CLASSROOM SPACES. SUPPORTED SCHOOL RE-OPENING AND REBUILDING THROUGH CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS. WE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED THE HIRING OF TWO PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKERS (PSWS) FOR 2 SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDED OTHER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS. WE INTEND TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING THE 13 FIRE-IMPACTED SCHOOLS WITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE ANOTHER ROUND OF TEACHER GRANTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR FIRE-IMPACTED CLASSROOMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,384,412

FOCUSED, INTENSIVE INVESTMENT IN LAUSD'S PRIORITY SCHOOLS - THE 100+ LAUSD CAMPUSES SERVING STUDENTS FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY. INCLUDES FUNDS FOR COACHING, STEAM LABS, HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL...

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FOCUSED, INTENSIVE INVESTMENT IN LAUSD'S PRIORITY SCHOOLS - THE 100+ LAUSD CAMPUSES SERVING STUDENTS FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY. INCLUDES FUNDS FOR COACHING, STEAM LABS, HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, AND OTHER NEEDED SUPPORTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $181,003

ARTS AND MUSIC FOR ALL: PROVIDED FUNDING FOR CAPITAL, EQUIPMENT, AND STAFF POSITIONS FOR LAUSD'S INSTRUMENT REPAIR SHOP TO ENSURE STUDENTS CONTINUE TO RECEIVE INSTRUMENT REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. WE...

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ARTS AND MUSIC FOR ALL: PROVIDED FUNDING FOR CAPITAL, EQUIPMENT, AND STAFF POSITIONS FOR LAUSD'S INSTRUMENT REPAIR SHOP TO ENSURE STUDENTS CONTINUE TO RECEIVE INSTRUMENT REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION BY SUSTAINED INVESTMENT IN THE LAST REPAIR SHOP, AND FINDING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE ARTS CAN BE CONNECTED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,167,268
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $97,738
TOTAL REVENUE $14,265,006

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,400,216
Salaries & Benefits $22,903
Fundraising Expenses $106,845
Program Expenses $5,177,067
Other Expenses $1,028,939
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,452,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,265,006 $886,970 +15.1%
Expenses $5,452,058 $1,067,028 +4.1%
Net Income $8,812,948 $-180,058 -49.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
100

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
4
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL FLEMING BOARD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARHONDA BOSSIER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH MARCUS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN WOLFE PEREIRA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH S JEFFERSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer 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
2025 $14,265,006 $5,452,058 $11,400,891 $8,812,948
2024 $886,970 $1,067,028 $2,370,886 $-180,058
2023 $1,071,237 $464,584 $2,470,887 $606,653
2022 $204,131 $678,602 $1,874,234 $-474,471
2021 $1,193,525 $119,609 $2,338,705 $1,073,916
2020 $798,294 $350,922 $1,264,789 $447,372
2019 $363,612 $192,817 $817,417 $170,795
2018 $401,384 $247,627 $646,622 $153,757
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