Edwin And Dorothy Baker Foundation

Organization Overview

Edwin And Dorothy Baker Foundation, operating under the name DAYS Long Beach, is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, DAYS Long Beach employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. DAYS Long Beach is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, DAYS Long Beach generated $278.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $219.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM SOCIOECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUMMER PROGRAM: THE SUMMER PROGRAM IS A LONG-RUNNING, FREE OF CHARGE 6-WEEK DAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH. IN 2021, 152 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ACADEMIC REINFORCEMENT (E.G., MATH AND READING INSTRUCTION), ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES (E.G., FIELD TRIPS TO MUSEUMS), RECREATION (E.G., FIELD GAMES AND PLAY AT THE LOCAL PARK), AND NUTRITION (I.E., BALANCED LUNCHES AND SNACKS). THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PERSONALIZED ATTENTION THROUGH A LOW CHILD-TO-ADULT RATIO AND ALIGNS ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING WITH THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS CURRICULUM. MOREOVER, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES MODULES DESIGNED TO INCREASE EMOTIONAL LITERACY, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AN UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE FUTURE CAREER PATHS.


COVID EDUCATION: IN ITS SECOND YEAR, THE COVID EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES COVID-ED AND VACCINE INFORMATION TO HARD-TO-REACH COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, (AOC7, LONG BEACH FORWARD, THE CHILDRENS CLINIC AND LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT), WE HAVE HELD FOUR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL EVENTS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 600 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING, ENCOURAGING FAMILIES AND STUDENTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VACCINE AND TO GET VACCINATED. WE PROMOTE COVID-ED THROUGH SCHOOLS AND THROUGH OUR VARIOUS NETWORKS, IN THE HIGHEST UNVACCINATED ZIP CODES IN THE CITY. DAYSLB ALONG WITH OUR PARTNER AOC7, WE HAVE SPONSORED WELLNESS EVENTS AT FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND LINCOLN ELEMENTARY, PROMOTING VACCINE EDUCATION, PROVIDING GROCERY DISTRIBUTION, AND DISTRIBUTING ART AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NAME A FEW.


GROCERY DISTRIBUTION: OUR FREE GROCERY DISTRIBUTION/DELIVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD TO APPROXIMATELY 60 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES (250 INDIVIDUALS) IN LONG BEACH. LAST YEAR WE WERE AWARDED A GRANT SPECIFICALLY TO PURCHASE DAIRY AND PROTEIN TO THE GROCERY PACKS. EACH PACK RECEIVED A PROTEIN, EGGS, MILK, COOKING OIL AND BUTTER AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS. THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF GROCERY DISTRIBUTION AND DELIVERY PROGRAM IS LABOR INTENSIVE, REQUIRING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF COORDINATION AND TIME. WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE A CADRE OF VOLUNTEERS TO WORK ALONGSIDE US. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE CHURCH OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS LONG BEACH JOIN US TO PREPARE THE PRODUCE BAGS AND PACK THE CARS WITH PRODUCE, MILK, PROTEIN, AND EGGS. CSULB SERVICE-LEARNING STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED, ENSURING THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE COMPLETE. IN ADDITION, DAYLB HAS BEEN THE RECIPIENT OF THREE INTERNS FROM LONG BEACH CENTER FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION (LBCEI) AND THEIR STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM.


LEADERSHIP, AFTER SCHOOL AND ADMIN


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy A Valencia
Executive Director
$0
Heather R Chambers
Treasurer
$0
Kirsten Pickus
Secretary
$0
Robert Stapp
President
$0
Jeff Mcfarland
Director
$0
Kris Zentgraf
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$268,597
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $35,544
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$268,597
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,584
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,240
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $278,421

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Edwin And Dorothy Baker Foundation has recieved totaling $189,570.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Food Forward Inc

North Hollywood, CA

PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

$107,144
Public Health Institute

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Technical Assistance

$45,000
The First Congregational Church Of Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: Charitable

$22,059
Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: READING IN FAMILIES

$15,367
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