SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIBRARY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH

EIN: 952488597 501(c)(3) Education

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$751,034
Total Expenses
$167,483
Total Assets
$1,702,464
Net Assets
$1,592,030
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1963
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
YUSEF OMOWALE
Phone
3237596063
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIBRARY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH, founded in 1963, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $751K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $584K, a strong 78% operating margin.

Mission

The Southern California Library documents, provides access to, and offers education about histories of people working in communities to create change.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $56,842 Revenue: $41,539

The library assisted authors,artists,scholars, and other researchers in accessing the archives with a goal of increasing awareness and understanding of local community histories,primarily through...

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The library assisted authors,artists,scholars, and other researchers in accessing the archives with a goal of increasing awareness and understanding of local community histories,primarily through virtual and in-person services. Activities included acquiring new collections documenting local histories, digitizing collections with an aim of increasing access,assisting with remote research requests, and providing archival materials for exhibits on local histories and community issues, textbooks and teacher materials, academic journals, creative products, and books.

Program 2
Expenses: $32,137 Revenue: $15,124

The library worked directly with schools, educators, and students, as well as staff of local community-based organizations and community residents to access, use, and analyze archives with a goal of...

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The library worked directly with schools, educators, and students, as well as staff of local community-based organizations and community residents to access, use, and analyze archives with a goal of increasing their ability to learn from and understand local community histories. Activities included conducting class presentations and educational workshops aimed at increasing capacity for civic participation on issues impacting local communities,providing additional primary source documents to students; and working with local community groups to provide a safe and welcoming space for community meetings, events, townhalls, and legal clinics on current issues.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,164 Revenue: $0

The library offered services and resources for local youth and other residents with a goal of strengthening the local community. Activities included providing access to and assistance with basic...

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The library offered services and resources for local youth and other residents with a goal of strengthening the local community. Activities included providing access to and assistance with basic information technology, and food, clothing, hygiene resources, mostly to low-income Black and Latinx residents from the Librarys South Los Angeles neighborhood.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $653,642
Program Service Revenue $89,268
Investment Income $135
Other Revenue $7,989
TOTAL REVENUE $751,034

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,272
Salaries & Benefits $43,938
Fundraising Expenses $15,704
Program Expenses $134,028
Other Expenses $109,273
TOTAL EXPENSES $167,483

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $751,034 $1,038,811 -0.3%
Expenses $167,483 $196,330 -0.1%
Net Income $583,551 $842,481 -0.3%
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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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

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
$19,200
Total Directors
4
$19,200
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Yusef Omowale Executive Director 20.00
Officer Director
$19,200 $0 $19,200
Damien Sojoyner Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Burton Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Naomi Kiyanna Uchida Boas Treasurer 2.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $751,034 $167,483 $1,702,464 $583,551
2022 $1,038,811 $196,330 $1,118,480 $842,481
2021 $263,163 $213,820 $276,347 $49,343
2020 $155,940 $123,221 $226,982 $32,719
2019 $230,598 $93,535 $225,673 $137,063
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