Lafc Sports Foundation

Organization Overview

Lafc Sports Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lafc Sports Foundation 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 12/2022, Lafc Sports Foundation generated $676.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Lafc Sports Foundation has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $1,555,154. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE LAFC FOUNDATION FURTHERS OUR CLUB'S MISSION OF UNITING THE WORLD'S CITY THROUGH (SEE SCHEDULE O) THE WORLD'S GAME, BRINGING JOY TO PEOPLE, AND BEING A FORCE FOR GOOD IN OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING CRITICAL PROGRAMS AND BRINGING THE INDOMITABLE BLACK & GOLD SPIRIT WHEREVER WE GO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE O.TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED LOS ANGELES YOUTH BY CREATING NEW SOCCER PITCHES, INCREASING ACCESS TO ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP SERVICES.BY LEVERAGING THE LAFC BRAND AND ITS DEDICATED, IMPASSIONED COMMUNITY OF FANS AND STAKEHOLDERS, THE FOUNDATION HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED OVER 25,000 DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. THIS INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF 30 FUTSAL COURTS BY END OF 2022, 6 COMPLETED IN 2022. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FUNDING OF THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (YLP) AT THE BRESEE FOUNDATION, THE FALCON SCHOLARS PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT THROUGH FREE SOCCER CLINICS, HOSTING BLOOD DRIVES, FOOD DRIVES, AND CAREER SESSIONS FOR YOUTH WITH LADWP. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORED THE ALLIANCE, COLLABORATION OF 12 PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS IN GREATER LA, TO PURSUE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR BY DRIVING INVESTMENT AND IMPACT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH SPORT. AND WE'RE EVEN PROUDER THAT WE COULD HOST THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL UNITY MARCH AND DIALOGUE LAST JULY AT THE BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM.LASTLY, GIVEN THAT LAFC WAS IN THE MLS FINALS IN 2022, WE COMPLETED A LEGACY PROJECT TO COMMEMORATE THE MLS CUP. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MLS WORKS, THE LEAGUE'S SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLATFORM, AND BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK WE UNVEILED A NEW STEM CLASSROOM AT THE WATTS EMPOWERMENT CENTER. THE CENTER PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR OVER 15,000 CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THE CENTER'S NEW STEM CLASSROOM INCLUDED 22 NEW APPLE IMAC COMPUTERS WITH STEM SOFTWARE, AN INTERACTIVE TV WALL, AND 50 STEM EDUCATION KITS, AMONG OTHER RESOURCES FOR THE EMPOWERMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Allison Rosenthal
Director
$0
Larry Berg
Treasurer
$0
Allison Berg
Director
$0
Rico Jeffrey Garcia
Director
$0
Natasha Beck
Director
$0
Bennett Rosenthal
Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$251,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$462,119
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$713,119
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$36,313
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $676,806

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lafc Sports Foundation has awarded $350,000 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

US SOCCER FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: FUTSAL MINI-PITCHES

$150,000

PF BRESEE FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

$50,000

THE PLAY EQUITY FUND

PURPOSE: ALLIANCE: LA INITIATIVE

$100,000

THE FRIENDS OF EXPO CENTER

PURPOSE: ANNUAL DONATION TO EXPO CENTER

$25,000

CITY YEAR INC

PURPOSE: MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

$25,000
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