ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SANTA MONICA

EIN: 951647807 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

SANTA MONICA, CA

Total Revenue
$501,243
Total Expenses
$536,307
Total Assets
$1,174,692
Net Assets
$1,157,446
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1937
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LESLIE NORDBY
Phone
3103952338
Tax Period
2024-03-01 to 2025-02-28

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SANTA MONICA, founded in 1937, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $501K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.2M represent 28 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Assistance League of Santa Monica is a nonprofit organization comprised of member-volunteers who assist children and families in the Santa Monica Bay Area through a variety of philanthropic programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $214,170

Student Support and CampershipsCamperships are awarded to children of low-income families in local elementary schools. The individual schools select the students. ALSM provides the registration fee...

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Student Support and CampershipsCamperships are awarded to children of low-income families in local elementary schools. The individual schools select the students. ALSM provides the registration fee and a duffle bag that includes a sleeping bag and hygiene kit. There are two types of camp experiences. Winter Camp is a 3-day adventure, while Summer Camp is for a week. 248 students attended Winter Camp and 51 students from 5 schools attended Summer Camp.Student Support Operation School BellThe services of Operation School Bell are for individuals and include backpacks, emergency clothing and vision care. 652 back packs were provided to students in 23 schools. Emergency clothing is supplied to schools to distribute as needed at school. The school nurses provide lists of clothing needed. Over 800 sweatpants/sweatshirts were distributed to schools. The number of students will be around 400.Vision care: ALSM provided vouchers to school nurses to distribute to students needing glasses. Each child is given an eye exam and a pair of glasses, if needed. 106 students received exams and glasses.

Program 2
Expenses: $115,332

ScholarshipsScholarships are awarded to a number of high school students depending upon funds available and financial need. Students may attend academic or trade schools. The counselors at Santa...

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ScholarshipsScholarships are awarded to a number of high school students depending upon funds available and financial need. Students may attend academic or trade schools. The counselors at Santa Monica High School, Olympic High School and Santa Monica College assist in identifying students in need and the Scholarship Committee of ALSM selects those to receive this funding. In addition, some funds are set aside for homeless and/or foster youth. Scholarships continue up to four years, as long as the student is in school. This was provided for 38 students for a total of $102,640.

Program 3
Expenses: $54,612

Community Outreach and supportCommunity Outreach includes donations on a one-time basis, usually in response to an emergency or unique opportunity. Community Support provides resources to ongoing...

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Community Outreach and supportCommunity Outreach includes donations on a one-time basis, usually in response to an emergency or unique opportunity. Community Support provides resources to ongoing non-profit community partners.Community Outreach providedClothing and household items to 35 persons who lost their homes in the Palisades fireFunds for approximately 10,000 meals for hurricane victims in North Carolina.Funds to the Village Nation Program to register and transport 45 bussed-in Palisades High School students unable to stay after school for college preparatory classes to a conference at the University of California, Santa Barbara.100 picture books to be included in duffle bags for foster youth in partnership with Foster Love and the Rotary Club of Inglewood.Coffee table books to the Santa Monica Public Library to be sold in their Friends Bookstore.Gently used household items were donated to Camp Pendleton for newly arriving military recruits.Community Support has five projects:Upward Bound House received furnishings for use in 4 apartments in their housing for families transitioning from homelessness.The Westside Food Bank received a cash donation that secured about 40,00 meals, with additional funds donated following the fires in the Palisades.Growing Side by Side, a non-profit corporation providing support for families of neuro-diverse youth, received a donation that covered the cost of 75 families participation.Bresee Foundation and St. Joseph Center received in-kind donations of clothing (650 bags) and other needed items.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $301,680
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $24,394
Other Revenue $175,169
TOTAL REVENUE $501,243

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $337,372
Salaries & Benefits $46,284
Fundraising Expenses $123,277
Program Expenses $384,114
Other Expenses $152,651
TOTAL EXPENSES $536,307

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $501,243 $660,331 -0.2%
Expenses $536,307 $422,067 +0.3%
Net Income $-35,064 $238,264 -1.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
95

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
11
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CYNTHIA HILL CORRESPONDING 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE NORDBY Treasurer 14.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA FOWLER VP PHILANTRHOP. 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYE SAXON President 14.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LAZZARA VP MEMBERSHIP 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE FERRELL MEMBERSHIP ACT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA GALIAS NIGHT LIGHTS 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VIVIEN O'CONNOR Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET BROWN CHAIR EDUC/PLAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE CHARCHUT RECORDING SECR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE BARNETT PROPERTY MANG 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL CLARK VP RESOURCE DEV 29.00
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
2026 No data No data No data No data
2025 $501,243 $536,307 $1,174,692 $-35,064
2024 $660,331 $422,067 $1,211,991 $238,264
2023 $373,976 $318,224 $967,263 $55,752
2022 $232,608 $183,677 $911,104 $48,931
2021 $181,161 $200,611 $860,058 $-19,450
2020 $361,130 $356,391 $881,820 $4,739
2019 $333,925 $401,020 $878,779 $-67,095
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