Motivating Our Students Through Experien EXPERIENCE (MOSTE)

EIN: 954289410 501(c)(3) Unknown

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$341,120
Total Expenses
$416,713
Total Assets
$124,194
Net Assets
$111,317
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHRISTINE MCKAY
Phone
2135379157
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Motivating Our Students Through Experien EXPERIENCE (MOSTE), founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $341K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $417K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EMPOWER GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF COLLEGE-EDUCATED WOMEN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $386,551

THE MOSTE A-G REQUIREMENTS WERE DEVELOPED TO ENSURE A STANDARDIZED SYSTEM FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND SCHOLAR PARTICIPATION IN MOSTE'S COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM. MODELED AFTER A TO G SUBJECT...

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THE MOSTE A-G REQUIREMENTS WERE DEVELOPED TO ENSURE A STANDARDIZED SYSTEM FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND SCHOLAR PARTICIPATION IN MOSTE'S COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM. MODELED AFTER A TO G SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER BOTH THE UNVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OR THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,THE MOSTE A-G REQUIREMENTS STANDARDIZE THE SUBJECTS THAT ALL MOSTE SCHOLARS MUST "STUDY" PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE MOSTE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM AND THE MORE MOSTE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM. AS A COMPLIMENT TO THE A-G REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHICH FOCUS ON MATH, ENGLISH, SCIENCE, HISTORY, ETC. THE SUBJECTS FOR THE MOSTE A-G REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE COLLEGE PREPARATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, INTROSPECTION, AND RESPONSIBILITY.

Program 2

THE MOSTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS. THE INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO CULMINATING EIGHTH GRADE SCHOLARS, BASED ON THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE MOSTE A-G COLLEGE...

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THE MOSTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS. THE INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO CULMINATING EIGHTH GRADE SCHOLARS, BASED ON THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE MOSTE A-G COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM,THEIR SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY AND APPLICATION, AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP IS TO INCENTIVIZE CONTINUED SUCCESS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. LIKEWISE, THE ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO GRADUATING SENIORS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE MORE MOSTE PROGRAM. IN JUNE 2021 MOSTE AWARDED 8 INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO RISING 9TH GRADERS, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN TRUST UNTIL THE SCHOLARS ATTEND COLLEGE. MOSTE AWARDED 9 ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO RISING COLLEGE FRESHMAN.

Program 3

THE MOSTE MENTORING PROGRAM CONNECTS MOSTE AND MORE MOSTE SCHOLARS WITH A COLLEGE-EDUCATED, PROFESSIONAL FEMALE IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY. MOSTE MENTORS ARE AVAILABLE AS A RESOURCE, ROLE...

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THE MOSTE MENTORING PROGRAM CONNECTS MOSTE AND MORE MOSTE SCHOLARS WITH A COLLEGE-EDUCATED, PROFESSIONAL FEMALE IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY. MOSTE MENTORS ARE AVAILABLE AS A RESOURCE, ROLE MODEL,AND FRIEND TO SCHOLARS THROUGHOUT THEIR PATH TO COLLEGE. IN ADDITION, MOSTE MENTORS PARTICIPATE IN THE A-G COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. AS OF JUNE 2021, MOSTE HAD 94 STUDENTS AND 63 MENTORS PARTICIPATING.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $325,691
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,420
Other Revenue $14,009
TOTAL REVENUE $341,120

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $277,513
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $386,551
Other Expenses $139,200
TOTAL EXPENSES $416,713

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $341,120 $309,463 +0.1%
Expenses $416,713 $398,626 +0.0%
Net Income $-75,593 $-89,163 -0.2%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
4
Volunteers
85

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
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christine McKay President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandra Cach Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Louis Hamel Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Bull Arndt Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edwin Huang Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Grace Liang Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Valerie Llerenas Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorthea Montoya Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Juliet Markowitz Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Loreal Harper Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dejonae Collins Director 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $341,120 $416,713 $124,194 $-75,593
2023 $309,463 $398,626 $228,667 $-89,163
2022 $491,548 $327,547 $310,587 $164,001
2021 $283,539 $271,649 $170,949 $11,890
2020 $292,684 $398,673 $142,382 $-105,989
2019 $271,416 $469,163 $184,750 $-197,747
2018 $423,778 $417,341 $387,010 $6,437
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