LA'S BEST

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PETER MOCKARY

Phone

8182131155

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LA'S BEST, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $9.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $8.3M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

LA'S BEST PROVIDES FREE SUPERVISED BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TO OVER 15,000 CHILDREN AT 200 SCHOOLS IN LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD).

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,779,219

LA'S BEST EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF UNIQUE AND TALENTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ATTEND NEARLY 200 LAUSD SCHOOLS IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH THE FEWEST RESOURCES...

LA'S BEST EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF UNIQUE AND TALENTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ATTEND NEARLY 200 LAUSD SCHOOLS IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH THE FEWEST RESOURCES YET THE GREATEST NEEDS. LAS BEST ENGAGES CHILDREN CREATIVELY, EMOTIONALLY, INTELLECTUALLY AND PHYSICALLY, EMPOWERING THEM TO EXPLORE AND DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR LIVES. EVERY SCHOOL DAY, EACH LA'S BEST STUDENT RECEIVES A NUTRITIOUS MEAL, HELP WITH THEIR HOMEWORK AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. SOME OF THOSE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS, SCIENCE, LITERACY, SPORTS, FIELD TRIPS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,658,642

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $433,034

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $9,091,676

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,646,237

Fundraising Expenses $863,099

Program Expenses $5,779,219

Other Expenses $2,630,516

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,276,753

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,091,676	$9,643,438	-0.1%
Expenses	$8,276,753	$9,859,127	-0.2%
Net Income	$814,923	$-215,689	-4.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

140

Volunteers

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

$299,485

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNA BINDER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN J BRADY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD CHEUNG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM DEROMEDI	CFO	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN DUCK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER DUSSEAULT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRUDI FERGUSON	VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NEAL FRASER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER HIDALGO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN KOLBECK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER LORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMIAN MAZZOTTA	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDITH MORENO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY ODELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELECHI OGBUNAMIRI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAKOTA ORTIZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW SAID	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERESA SAMANIEGO TO 122024	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISA SOMMER O'HARA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAMERON STRANG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID TRAVERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EFREN VASQUEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH BAY FROM 022025	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIONE GARLICK FROM 022025	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAX GORIN FROM 022025	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE BROADNAX	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$282,282	$17,203	$299,485
LAURA BEEBE	VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS	40.00	Highest	$164,883	$14,370	$179,253
PETER MOCKARY	CONTROLLER	40.00	Highest	$164,485	$14,948	$179,433

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	$9,091,676	$8,276,753	$14,894,359	$814,923
2024	$9,643,438	$9,859,127	$14,263,396	$-215,689
2023	$6,688,502	$7,342,627	$11,739,395	$-654,125
2022	$7,330,668	$6,969,704	$12,676,747	$360,964
2022	$7,330,668	$6,969,704	$12,676,747	$360,964
2021	$9,062,975	$7,689,014	$11,946,723	$1,373,961
2020	$7,799,778	$8,155,882	$12,364,789	$-356,104
2019	$7,393,382	$8,222,354	$11,760,664	$-828,972
2018	$7,233,120	$6,743,191	$10,970,246	$489,929