LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION

EIN: 953938009 501(c)(3)

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$1,378,133
Total Expenses
$940,866
Total Assets
$4,725,177
Net Assets
$3,764,869
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
TRENA PITCHFORD
Phone
2132665341
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $437K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LACHSA FOUNDATION AND PROGRAM OF THE FOUNDATION DID NOT CHANGE. THE FOUNDATION RAISES AWARENESS AND PROVIDES CRITICAL FUNDING THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING AND THE ANNUAL NEEDS OF AN EXEMPLARY ARTS EDUCATION AT LACHSA. THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A 40TH ANNIVERSARY TWO YEAR CAMPAIGN IN 2024 -2025 TO GENERATE LARGE INVESTMENTS AND BRING LACHSA'S STORY TO THE NATIONAL STAGE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED TO NEGOCIATE WITH THE LA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (LACOE) TO DETERMINE A NEW MOU AGREEMENT AND PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT LACHSA. THE IMPACT OF THE LA COUNTY WILDFIRES HAD GREAT LOSS AND IMPACT ON THE SCHOOL AND THE FOUNDATION'S ABILITY TO FUNDRAISE WITH SUCH A HISTORIC LOSS OF ENTIRE COMMUNITIES, HOMES, AND JOBS. THE FOUNDATION'S TEMPORARY WILDFIRE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND PROVIDED SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS TO LACHSA STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $750,665

HELP UNDERWRITE THE ARTS EDUCATION OF 550+ STUDENT ARTISTS IN ALL FIVE ARTS DEPARTMENTS AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (LACHSA), A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL. RAISE AWARENESS FOR LACHSA AND...

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HELP UNDERWRITE THE ARTS EDUCATION OF 550+ STUDENT ARTISTS IN ALL FIVE ARTS DEPARTMENTS AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (LACHSA), A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL. RAISE AWARENESS FOR LACHSA AND ADVANCE THE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN THE ARTS INCLUDING DIRECT PAY FOR MATERIALS, INSTRUMENTS, THE COST OF 40+ PERFORMANCES, CONCERTS, AND ART EXHIBITIONS, SALARIES FOR TEACHING ARTISTS. ALSO FISCALLY MANAGED LACHSA'S BOX OFFICE, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT ARTISTS, AND ACTIVITIES OF THE LACHSA PARENT ASSOCIATION WHICH SUPPORTS LACHSA'S STUDENT AND TEACHER APPRECIATION EFFORTS. RAISED AWARENESS FOR LACHSA THROUGH MARKETING EFFORTS AND SUPPORTED LACHSA'S OUTREACH PROGRAMS THROUGH INKIND RESOURCES AND OTHER MARKETING STRATEGIES.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,237,629
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $248,292
Other Revenue $-107,788
TOTAL REVENUE $1,378,133

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $328,766
Salaries & Benefits $372,347
Fundraising Expenses $86,571
Program Expenses $750,665
Other Expenses $239,753
TOTAL EXPENSES $940,866

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,378,133 $1,562,452 -0.1%
Expenses $940,866 $1,978,394 -0.5%
Net Income $437,267 $-415,942 -2.1%
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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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
4
Volunteers
150

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
$75,841
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL SCHLESINGER CO- BOARD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE ST JOHN CO-BOARD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN ZAGER VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARYL BARBIERI SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT NELSON TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHANNA METZGER CHAIR, MARKETING COMMITTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA ALVARADO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IILEANA ANGELO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE BRIDGERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHALLEN CATES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM HUFFMAN CARY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA HUNTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINA KANAKAREDES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE KILEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYLENA LOMENECH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAVITA RAJ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID RING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDGE SONGHAI ARMSTEAD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRENA PITCHFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$75,841 $0 $75,841
LISA E CASSANDRA DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$101,782 $15,000 $116,782
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 $1,378,133 $940,866 $4,725,177 $437,267
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,622,517 $1,800,444 $4,249,798 $-177,927
2022 $1,640,317 $1,721,533 $4,192,464 $-81,216
2021 $1,612,749 $1,322,491 $4,930,936 $290,258
2020 $1,222,283 $1,427,551 $4,331,391 $-205,268
2019 $1,287,604 $1,466,525 $4,673,017 $-178,921
2018 $1,630,474 $1,272,010 $4,770,039 $358,464
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