FRIENDS OF EXPO CENTER

EIN: 954713734 501(c)(3)

Calabasas, CA

Total Revenue
$541,956
Total Expenses
$581,775
Total Assets
$576,962
Net Assets
$534,899
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
2137630114
Tax Period
2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

FRIENDS OF EXPO CENTER, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit that reported $542K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE FRIENDS ENABLES EXPO CENTER TO OFFER MANY CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AND SENIORS, MOST OF WHICH WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, THE EXPO CENTER YOUTH ORCHESTRA, SUMMER CAMPERSHIPS, THE LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM, SENIOR FITNESS AND COMPUTER CLASSES, YOUTH SPORTS, THE SUMMER YOUTH JOB CORPS, AND TEEN LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $371,340

PROGRAM FUNDING AND STAFF LEADERSHIP WERE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH SPORTS AND RECREATION, AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AN ACCLAIMED YOUTH ORCHESTRA WITH 310 CHILDREN AGES 6-18...

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PROGRAM FUNDING AND STAFF LEADERSHIP WERE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH SPORTS AND RECREATION, AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AN ACCLAIMED YOUTH ORCHESTRA WITH 310 CHILDREN AGES 6-18 WHO RECEIVE FREE INSTRUMENTS, MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND CONCERT PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AT MULTIPLE VENUES (A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE LA PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION AND HARMONY PROJECT), SUMMER CAMPERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD TO SEND THEM TO EXPO CENTER'S SUMMER CAMP, A SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK TEENS, COLLEGE READINESS AND TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, FITNESS AND COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS, AND A LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LIFE-SAVING WATER SAFETY SKILLS AND SWIMMING LESSONS FOR 4,000 CHILDREN EACH YEAR. THANKS TO THE SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE FRIENDS OF EXPO CENTER AND THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS WHICH OPERATES EXPO CENTER, THIS EXTRAORDINARY RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER HAS BECOME A VITAL RESOURCE FOR THE UNDERSERVED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS OF SOUTH LOS ANGELES. THE EXPO CENTER FACILITY SPANS SIX ACRES ADJACENT TO THE LA COLISEUM AND IT ACCOMMODATES MORE THAN 800,000 PARTICIPANT VISITS ANNUALLY, MAKING IT THE LARGEST PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE REGION. THE NEIGHBORHOODS SURROUNDING EXPO CENTER SUFFER FROM HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT, OVERCROWDED HOUSING, CHRONIC POVERTY, GANGS AND STREET VIOLENCE. EXPO CENTER IS AN OASIS IN THIS COMMUNITY, PROVIDING WIDE-RANGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.

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

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $539,833
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,123
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $541,956

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $329,867
Fundraising Expenses $111,533
Program Expenses $371,340
Other Expenses $251,908
TOTAL EXPENSES $581,775

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $541,956 $429,378 +0.3%
Expenses $581,775 $660,325 -0.1%
Net Income $-39,819 $-230,947 -0.8%
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
31
Independent Members
31
Employees
3
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
4
$0
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHANIE WELLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
$143,602 $0 $143,602
JULIA FURER DIR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
$121,931 $0 $121,931
JOHN ARGUE CO-CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY FEIT CO-CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
F PATRICK ESCOBAR Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN C CALHOUN Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTY ANDERSON Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON BOOKE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC S BRIGHT Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA KAY DUNCAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONOVAN GREEN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELBY JORDAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELBY JORDAN II Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEANE LEAVENWORTH Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MANCINI Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MATTHEWS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL O'DONNELL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PELAIA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID A ROBERTS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SOBOROFF Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTURO SNEIDER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SOMERVILLE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI TALBOTT Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE WHITE Director 1.00
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
2020 $541,956 $581,775 $576,962 $-39,819
2019 $429,378 $660,325 $646,369 $-230,947
2018 $600,227 $864,995 $872,372 $-264,768
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