COMMUNITY SERVICES UNLIMITED INC

EIN: 953218396 501(c)(3)

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$6,127,237
Total Expenses
$5,145,217
Total Assets
$10,862,763
Net Assets
$6,177,001
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
HEATHER FENNEY
Phone
2137461216
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COMMUNITY SERVICES UNLIMITED INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $982K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO CREATE JUSTICE-DRIVEN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,296,630

IN MARCH OF 2020 THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOGNIZED THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. A YEAR LATER THE AMERICAN RESCUE...

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IN MARCH OF 2020 THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOGNIZED THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. A YEAR LATER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN WAS PASSED ESTABLISHING THE CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND. THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COUNTY) THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS (DCBA) HAS PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES UNLIMITED INC. TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY FOOD KICKSTARTER PROJECT (KICKSTARTER).KICKSTARTER SUPPORTS ACCESS TO AND THE DELIVERY OF GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS TO THE COUNTY'S MOST FOOD INSECURE COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN AND CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE EQUITABLE, POST-PANDEMIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. KICKSTARTER ADDRESSES AND ALLEVIATES FOOD INSECURITY REGULARLY EXPERIENCED, AND COMPOUNDED FURTHER BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) POPULATIONS, LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND THOSE LIVING IN COUNTY-IDENTIFIED TARGET COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,666,913

EFOD (EQUITABLE FOOD ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT) IS A NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM CONSISTING OF A MULTIRACIAL COALITION OF COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS PRACTITIONERS AND LEADERS DRIVING FOOD-ORIENTED...

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EFOD (EQUITABLE FOOD ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT) IS A NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM CONSISTING OF A MULTIRACIAL COALITION OF COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS PRACTITIONERS AND LEADERS DRIVING FOOD-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AS VEHICLES FOR SHARED POWER, CULTURAL EXPRESSION, AND COMMUNITY ASSET-BUILDING.

Program 3
Expenses: $804,310 Revenue: $108,166

VILLAGE MARKET PLACE (VMP) IS A MISSION-DRIVEN BUSINESS LOCATED IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES THAT SELLS AND DISTRIBUTES FRESH, ORGANIC PRODUCE, HERBS AND FOOD PRODUCTS CULTIVATED FROM COMMUNITY MINI-FARMS...

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VILLAGE MARKET PLACE (VMP) IS A MISSION-DRIVEN BUSINESS LOCATED IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES THAT SELLS AND DISTRIBUTES FRESH, ORGANIC PRODUCE, HERBS AND FOOD PRODUCTS CULTIVATED FROM COMMUNITY MINI-FARMS AND PURCHASED FROM LOCAL FARMERS. THE VMP BUSINESS GENERATES REVENUE THROUGH PRODUCE BAG SUBSCRIPTIONS AND SEPARATE FOOD PRODUCT SALES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS.CALFRESH IS AN EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH CALFRESH APPLICANTS INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, ENROLLMENT CLINICS, WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT.GARDEN GATEWAY WORKSHOP IS AN EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE NATURAL GARDENING AND HEALTHY COOKING WORKSHOPS FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES. PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED RESOURCES TO TAKE HOME TO PUT INTO PRACTICE NEW SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AT HOME.FROM THE GROUND UP IS AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM THAT OFFERS AT-RISK YOUTH TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN FARMING, GARDENING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,940,343
Program Service Revenue $9,725
Investment Income $78,728
Other Revenue $98,441
TOTAL REVENUE $6,127,237

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,034,577
Salaries & Benefits $713,487
Fundraising Expenses $132,299
Program Expenses $4,767,853
Other Expenses $1,397,153
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,145,217

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,127,237 $6,356,867 0.0%
Expenses $5,145,217 $5,287,422 0.0%
Net Income $982,020 $1,069,445 -0.1%
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
8
Independent Members
4
Employees
21
Volunteers
350

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
5
$281,227
Total Directors
8
$357,543
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GENETHIA HUDLEY HAYES DIRECTOR 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
B KWAKU DUREN DIRECTOR 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LLOYD PHD CHAIR 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA BERNARD SECRETARY 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER FENNEY CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$113,000 $1,293 $114,293
NEELAM SHARMA DIRECTOR 20.00
Director
$76,316 $0 $76,316
CRISTIAN MARROQUIN CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$82,083 $0 $82,083
MAIRA QUINTANILLA CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$82,083 $2,768 $84,851
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
2024 $6,127,237 $5,145,217 $10,862,763 $982,020
2023 $6,356,867 $5,287,422 $9,783,828 $1,069,445
2022 $2,938,734 $2,426,948 $6,748,738 $511,786
2021 $4,045,488 $1,816,917 $6,325,060 $2,228,571
2020 $883,641 $862,943 $4,206,685 $20,698
2019 $1,796,461 $1,686,887 $4,007,557 $109,574
2018 $1,260,685 $480,858 $3,895,867 $779,827
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