LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KIESHA NIX

Phone

3104266000

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $777K, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION IS A REGISTERED 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION AND THE OFFICIAL TEAM CHARITY OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP UNDERSERVED YOUTH DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES IN EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND SPORTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THESE AREAS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $233,750

NON-CASH GRANTS/ALLOCATIONS MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS THOSE OFFERING SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN AND LOCAL YOUTH PROGRAMS.

Program 2

Expenses: $142,860

BASKETBALL COURT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Program 3

Expenses: $118,232 Revenue: $5,376

LAKERS ALL-ACCESS IS AN LA SPORTS COMMISSION FUNDRAISER EVENT THAT BRINGS ALL THE SPORTS ENTITIES TOGETHER. RAFFLES ARE HELD AT THIS EVENT AS WELL.

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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 $188,919

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $973,061

Other Revenue $282,892

TOTAL REVENUE $1,444,872

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $380,930

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $648,844

Other Expenses $287,400

TOTAL EXPENSES $668,330

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,444,872	$1,139,777	+0.3%
Expenses	$668,330	$744,292	-0.1%
Net Income	$776,542	$395,485	+1.0%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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

N/A

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KIESHA NIX	PRESIDENT, CEO	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AJ HARRIS	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA GREEN	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer	$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	$1,444,872	$668,330	$3,217,417	$776,542
2024	$1,139,777	$744,292	$2,448,752	$395,485
2023	$1,503,394	$738,996	$2,064,742	$764,398
2022	$248,787	$195,901	$1,238,689	$52,886
2021	$61,970	$113,778	$1,178,346	$-51,808
2020	$706,031	$469,631	$1,237,731	$236,400
2019	$629,191	$1,191,247	$1,133,686	$-562,056
2018	$575,581	$742,617	$1,598,863	$-167,036