The Plus Me Project is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Plus ME Project employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Plus ME Project 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 06/2024, Plus ME Project generated $952.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $920.6k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 34.8% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PLUS ME PROJECT ACTIVATES THE ART OF PERSONAL STORYTELLING TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A STORY THAT MATTERS AND SINCE 2013 WE HAVE IMPACTED OVER 100,000 STUDENTS THROUGH OUT THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STORYTELLERS PLUS ME SUPPORTS STUDENTS WITH DISCOVERING THE POWER OF THEIR OWN PERSONAL NARRATIVES. WITH THE HELP OF OUR CUSTOMIZED MY STORY MATTERS JOURNALS, STUDENTS REFLECT ON THE IMPACT OF THEITR LIFE EXPERIENCES AND ARE GUIDED THROUGH ARTICULATING THE IMPORTANT CHARACTERS, SETTINGS, EVENTS, AND LESSONS FROM THEIR LIVES. EVERY STUDENT CONCLUDES THE WORKSHOP BY SHARING THEIR STORY AND CONNECTING WITH THEIR PEERS.
WRITERS PLUS ME BUILDS UPON THE WORK THAT WAS COMPLETED IN OUR STORYTELERS PLUS ME PROGRAM. STUDENTS CONTINUE TO REFLECT ON THEIR STORY, BUT FOCUS MORE ATTENTION ON THEIR WRITING. WITH HELP OF OUR CUSTOMIZED MY STORY MATTERS JOURNALS, STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO FURTHER ARTICULATE IMPORTANT MOMENTS FROM THEIR LIVES AND DRAFT THEIR STORIES. EVERY STUDENT CONCLUDES THE WORKSHOP SERIES BY COMPLETING A DRAFTED PIECE OF THEIR PERSONAL NARRATIVE.
LEADERS PLUS ME BUILDS STUDENT AWARENESS ABOUT THE POWER OF LEADERSHIP OUR PROGRAM GOALS ARE FOR STUDENTS TO REFLECT ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LEADER, ASSESS AND ACT ON THEIR OWN LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, AND PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS THAT SUPPORT IN STORY SHARING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Richard Reyes Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $100,960 |
Lety Sanchez Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Terio Ruiz Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Laura Oliver-Suos Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Nina Torres Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Leever Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $204,594 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $371,169 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $575,763 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $371,198 |
Investment income | $5,102 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $952,063 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,960 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,288 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $516,617 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $41,373 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,020 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,344 |
Office expenses | $109,600 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,160 |
Travel | $7,934 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,235 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $15,347 |
All other expenses | $12,481 |
Total functional expenses | $920,599 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $401,144 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $20 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $88,288 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $489,452 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,266 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $10,466 |
Total liabilities | $12,732 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $476,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $489,452 |