INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS

EIN: 953985518 501(c)(3) Education

CULVER CITY, CA

Total Revenue
$874,198
Total Expenses
$901,934
Total Assets
$806,749
Net Assets
$702,590
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CA
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $874K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ALLIANCE IDENTIFIES, SUPPORTS, AND CONNECTS UNDERRREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN OUR CITIES TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS BECAUSE ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THE PREMIER WORLD CLASS INSTITUTIONS THAT PREPARE GLOBAL LEADERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $121,526 Revenue: $197,046

MEMBERSHIP SERVISES:WE AIM TO ENSURE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS REFLECT THE CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES. WE BRING INFORMATION SESSIONS AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FAIRS TO...

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MEMBERSHIP SERVISES:WE AIM TO ENSURE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS REFLECT THE CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES. WE BRING INFORMATION SESSIONS AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FAIRS TO OVER 1000 FAMILIES IN THE LOS ANGELES AND GREATER LOS ANGELES REGIONS. THROUGH THESE SESSIONS WE INFORM UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED FAMILIES ABOUT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ADMISSIONS AND CONNECT FAMILIES WITH SCHOOLS IN THEIR REGION.

Program 2
Expenses: $114,117 Revenue: $37,172

ADMISSIONS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS:WE COLLECT, REVIEW AND DISTRIBUTE ADMISSIONS MATERIALS ON BEHALF OF FAMILIES. OUR WIDELY ACCEPTED COMMON APPLICATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY ENSURES THE BEST...

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ADMISSIONS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS:WE COLLECT, REVIEW AND DISTRIBUTE ADMISSIONS MATERIALS ON BEHALF OF FAMILIES. OUR WIDELY ACCEPTED COMMON APPLICATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY ENSURES THE BEST RESULTS FOR OUR FAMILIES. STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ADMITTED INTO THE COHORT RECEIVE ONE ON ONE COUNSELING O INDEPENDENT SCHOOL CHOICE. WE OFFER INTENTIONAL APPLICATION SUPPORT AND HAVE DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR NINE MONTH ADMISSIONS SUPPORT PROGRAM FEATURES AN ARRAY OF WORKSHOPS TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOOL DECISIONS AND ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS.

Program 3
Expenses: $111,989 Revenue: $410

STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS:WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS THROUGH THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS AND YEARS IN THEIR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, WE AWARD COLLEGE...

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STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS:WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS THROUGH THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS AND YEARS IN THEIR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, WE AWARD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOUR DESERVING STUDENTS EACH YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $631,812
Program Service Revenue $234,628
Investment Income $7,758
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $874,198

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000
Salaries & Benefits $454,019
Fundraising Expenses $138,187
Program Expenses $347,632
Other Expenses $437,915
TOTAL EXPENSES $901,934

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $874,198 $1,112,590 -0.2%
Expenses $901,934 $979,238 -0.1%
Net Income $-27,736 $133,352 -1.2%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
7
Volunteers
N/A

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
$94,419
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANA COLEMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$94,419 $0 $94,419
BRENT EPSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY CLIFFORD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RITCHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AZIZI WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRA LEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD HU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOAH SHORE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA MANGE JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB RIDDLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX AMIN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MCKEE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MUHAMMAD SHAHZAD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALMA MEDINA SECRETARY 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $874,198 $901,934 $806,749 $-27,736
2022 $1,112,593 $979,238 $759,206 $133,355
2022 $860,221 $842,166 $638,928 $18,055
2021 $1,058,104 $862,770 $774,923 $195,334
2021 $1,058,104 $862,770 $774,923 $195,334
2020 $720,734 $1,079,137 $450,299 $-358,403
2019 $901,984 $886,059 $967,498 $15,925
2018 $803,070 $845,057 $786,835 $-41,987
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