Mayors Fund For Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Mayors Fund For Los Angeles employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mayors Fund For Los Angeles 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 06/2023, Mayors Fund For Los Angeles generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Mayors Fund For Los Angeles has awarded 208 individual grants totaling $30,590,850. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MAYOR'S FUND FOR LOS ANGELES BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, PHILANTHROPY, NONPROFITS, AND GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS ANGELENOS MOST CRITICAL NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY RESILIENCY/HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION:THE FUND SUPPORTS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND IMMEDIATE CRISIS RESPONSE EFFORTS, NOW FOCUSED ON HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. IN THE PAST, HELPING ANGELENOS THROUGHOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS THOSE THAT ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE.
QUALITY OF LIFE:THE FUND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT CREATE STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS, INCREASE EQUITY, BOLSTER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVE URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY:THE FUND PROMOTES ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SUPPORT OF ALL ANGELENOS, JOB CREATION AND JOB PIPELINES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES AND LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS.
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & SUPPORT:IMPROVING GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS THROUGH PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen Brown Chairman Of The Board (thru 03/2023)  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Janice Bryant Howroyd Vice - Chairman Of Board (thru March 2023)  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
David Nathanson Treasurer (thru March 2023)  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Dee Dee Myers Secretary (thru March 2023)  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
John Emerson Audit Committee Member (thru 03/2023)  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Jarrett Barrios Audit Committee Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Conference Systems Summit Of The Americas Programming  | 6/29/23 | $1,093,988 | 
Mobility Capital Finance Inc Management Of Prepaid Card Program  | 6/29/23 | $1,677,500 | 
Clove & Twine Summit Of The Americas Programming  | 6/29/23 | $544,678 | 
Bixel & Company Summit Of The Americas Programming  | 6/29/23 | $888,144 | 
City Of Los Angeles Hire La's Youth Programming  | 6/29/23 | $232,500 | 
| 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 | $1,738,256 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,738,256 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $135,649 | 
| 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 | $1,873,905 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,051,485 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,675,358 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $485,843 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,275 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $737,351 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,706 | 
| Other employee benefits | $78,037 | 
| Payroll taxes | $84,676 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $71,295 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $183,266 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $652,839 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $235,966 | 
| Office expenses | $26,715 | 
| Information technology | $1,097 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $79,150 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,840 | 
| Insurance | $26,715 | 
| All other expenses | $35,584 | 
| Total functional expenses | $7,168,864 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,656,081 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $867,717 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,056,613 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| 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 | $16,587 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,667 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,220,723 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $2,089 | 
| Total assets | $5,840,477 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $693,196 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $693,196 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,052,054 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,095,227 | 
| 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 | $5,840,477 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Mayors Fund For Los Angeles has awarded $2,021,485 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
ESPERANZA COMMUNITY HOUSING PURPOSE: OUTREACH & SUPPORT  | $835,362 | 
EXPANDED LEARNING ALLIANCE PURPOSE: EXPAND LA  | $295,460 | 
CITY OF LOS ANGELES PURPOSE: WORKFORCE EQUITY DEMONSTRATION  | $250,000 | 
LOS ANGELES CLEANTECH INCUBATOR PURPOSE: WISTEM  | $139,000 | 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS PURPOSE: COVID-19 CRISIS FUND  | $100,000 | 
ONEGENERATION PURPOSE: BLOOMBERG 2  | $75,000 |