Southern California Genealogical S… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1964

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Louise Ratliff

Phone

8188437247

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Southern California Genealogical Society, founded in 1964, is a small nonprofit that reported $179K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $219K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) exists to foster the understanding and appreciation of the collective and individual histories, cultures and traditions of our diverse communities, and recognition of their contributions to our dynamic society. SCGS endeavors to preserve genealogical materials, support ethnic and special interest groups, and provide education and guidance using accepted and effective research techniques, documentation, and dissemination of family histories.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $184,457

Operation of library containing over 40,000 genealogical books and manuscripts by an all volunteer staff. The library is open free of charge to the public five days a week on average. Over 1,500...

Operation of library containing over 40,000 genealogical books and manuscripts by an all volunteer staff. The library is open free of charge to the public five days a week on average. Over 1,500 patrons visit the library annually. The volunteer staff also provides genealogical research support using the materials in the library for people who live out of the Los Angeles, CA area.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,913 Revenue: $143

Education in genealogical topics through in-house seminars and online webinars.

Program 3

Expenses: $2,148 Revenue: $500

Special interest group meetings for those with an interest in learning and sharing information in genealogy writing, genealogy software, research techniques in foreign countries and DNA research.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $50,876

Program Service Revenue $2,418

Investment Income $119,974

Other Revenue $6,128

TOTAL REVENUE $179,396

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $190,549

Other Expenses $219,024

TOTAL EXPENSES $219,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$179,396	$189,168	-0.1%
Expenses	$219,024	$258,583	-0.2%
Net Income	$-39,628	$-69,415	-0.4%

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

Independent Members

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
Lisa Taylor	Director	30.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Adamson	Treasurer	30.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Deborah Davenport	Vice President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Holland	Secretary	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Louise Ratliff	President	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Charlotte Bocage	Director	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John V Richardson	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Adrian Foushee	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Catherine Romero	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynda Su Young	Vice President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Mustion	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rocco Joseph Hindman	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Janette Silverman	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jan Uehlin	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Douglas Westfall	Director	3.00	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
2024	$179,396	$219,024	$2,884,527	$-39,628
2023	$189,168	$258,583	$2,872,840	$-69,415
2022	$272,552	$249,870	$2,788,681	$22,682
2021	$321,625	$263,511	$3,118,967	$58,114
2020	$216,558	$228,397	$2,970,499	$-11,839
2019	$500,995	$374,994	$2,884,782	$126,001
2018	$508,358	$380,861	$2,573,652	$127,497

Southern California Genealogical Society