ETM-LA INC

EIN: 870776958 501(c)(3)

BURBANK, CA

Total Revenue
$5,238,886
Total Expenses
$3,081,151
Total Assets
$4,993,019
Net Assets
$4,351,667
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
VICTORIA LANIER
Phone
8184337600
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

ETM-LA INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 86% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.2M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 2006, ETM-LA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION OF MUSIC INTO THE CURRICULA OF UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVE AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,597,967 Revenue: $1,581,892

IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, ETM-LA REACHED APPROXIMATELY 18,000 CHILDREN IN 41 LOS ANGELES PARTNER AND CONSULTING SCHOOLS WITH WEEKLY COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC INSTRUCTION AS A CORE SUBJECT THROUGHOUT...

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IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, ETM-LA REACHED APPROXIMATELY 18,000 CHILDREN IN 41 LOS ANGELES PARTNER AND CONSULTING SCHOOLS WITH WEEKLY COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC INSTRUCTION AS A CORE SUBJECT THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR - DISCIPLINES INCLUDE: GENERAL MUSIC, CHOIR, BAND, ROCK BAND, ORFF, AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY - TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL MUSIC TEACHERS WHO USE A SEQUENTIAL, SKILLS-BASED CURRICULUM THAT MEETS NATIONAL AND STATE CONTENT STANDARDS.ETM-LA'S PARTNER SCHOOLS IN 2024-2025 WERE: ALDAMA ELEMENTARY, ARAGON ELEMENTARY, ASCOT ELEMENTARY, ASPIRE GATEWAY, ASPIRE JCA, ASPIRE TITAN, BURSCH ELEMENTARY, CANTARA ELEMENTARY, CARLOS SANTANA ARTS ACADEMY, CARVER ELEMENTARY, CASTELAR ELEMENTARY, CENTINELA ELEMENTARY, CRAIG WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY, DICKISON ELEMENTARY, DOLORES MISSION SCHOOL, DORRIS PLACE ELEMENTARY, EL DORADO ELEMENTARY, ERNIE PYLE ELEMENTARY, FENTON PRIMARY CENTER, GIL GARCETTI LEARNING ACADEMY, HAZELTINE ELEMENTARY, HOOPER AVENUE ELEMENTARY, KELSO ELEMENTARY, LA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL, LA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PRIMARY, MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY (BURBANK), MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY (COMPTON), OAK ST. ELEMENTARY, PAYNE P-8 STEAM ACADEMY, PROVIDENCIA ELEMENTARY, RAMONA ELEMENTARY, TOLUCA LAKE ELEMENTARY, WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY (BELLFLOWER), WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY (COMPTON), WOODRUFF ELEMENTARY, AND WOODWORTH-MONROE TK-8 ACADEMY. FIVE (5) SCHOOLS RECEIVED CONSULTANT SERVICES: FENTON AVENUE CHARTER SCHOOL, NEW HORIZON SCHOOL, RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY, ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY, AND VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY. MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY (BURBANK) AND VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY GRADUATED AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.ETM-LA EMPLOYED 34 MUSIC TEACHERS AND 6 MUSIC TEACHER INTERNS, 1 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, 1 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARTNERSHIPS, AND 3.3 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS AT FY END.ETM-LA PROVIDED ONGOING MENTORING AND EXTENSIVE TRAINING WITH MONTHLYOBSERVATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MUSIC TEACHERS AND INTERNS. WE ALIGN WITH STATE AND REGIONAL EFFORTS TO SUPPORT TEACHER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND INTERNALLY GRADUATED 4 MUSIC TEACHER INTERNS TO OUR MUSIC TEACHING STAFF.WORKING CLOSELY WITH EACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, ETM-LA DESIGNED A MUSIC PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES EACH INDIVIDUAL PARTNER SCHOOL'S NEEDS IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. ETM-LA CONTINUES TO BUILD COLLABORATION BETWEEN MUSIC TEACHERS AND ACADEMIC TEACHERS, TO ENGAGE THE PARENTS AND OVERALL COMMUNITY, AND TO GUIDE SCHOOL LEADERS TO CREATE STRATEGIES FOR LONG-TERM PROGRAMMING AND SELF-SUSTAINABILITY.ETM-LA CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY, PROVIDING WEEKLY MUSIC INSTRUCTION, ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (FOR EMERGING, MID-CAREER, AND VETERAN), AND ACCESS TO INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS. ETM-LA REMAINS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE CONTINUE TO INVEST IN RECOVERY EFFORTS TO RESTORE QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION TO STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,748,040
Program Service Revenue $1,581,892
Investment Income $7,012
Other Revenue $-98,058
TOTAL REVENUE $5,238,886

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,618,364
Fundraising Expenses $251,378
Program Expenses $2,597,967
Other Expenses $462,787
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,081,151

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,238,886 $2,815,429 +0.9%
Expenses $3,081,151 $2,560,466 +0.2%
Net Income $2,157,735 $254,963 +7.5%
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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
23
Independent Members
22
Employees
63
Volunteers
33

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
6
$153,000
Total Directors
23
$153,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BOOKER WHITE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK COLE CHAIR EMERITUS 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA NORTON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF SCOFIELD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY SMITH SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA LANIER EXECUTIVE DIR. 40.00
Officer Director
$153,000 $0 $153,000
AUSTIN WINTORY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE NEELY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER LENNERTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIERAN THURGOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DENNIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIANNE JORDAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY KOHORN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA MOURADIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOLA DEBNEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY L GUTIERREZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW WHITE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GORFAINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY YEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM DAVIES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YUKIKO KOJIMA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MACLAINE DIEMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DELIA ORJUELA DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 $5,238,886 $3,081,151 $4,993,019 $2,157,735
2024 $2,815,429 $2,560,466 $2,371,173 $254,963
2023 $2,763,996 $2,784,987 $2,167,930 $-20,991
2022 $3,319,193 $2,639,521 $2,336,495 $679,672
2021 $2,704,236 $2,469,691 $1,833,553 $234,545
2020 $2,432,823 $2,394,926 $1,470,200 $37,897
2020 $2,458,559 $2,370,697 $1,539,520 $87,862
2019 $2,416,670 $2,509,249 $1,023,658 $-92,579
2018 $1,990,406 $1,892,093 $1,091,828 $98,313
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