Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society Inc is located in Granada Hills, CA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society Inc 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, Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society Inc generated $72.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $40.0k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARRANGE A REGULAR GATHERING PLACE FOR LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE; ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN SCIENCE-FICTION AND SIMILAR CONVENTIONS; AND MAINTAIN A LIBRARY OF SCIENCE-FICTION AND FANTASY LITERATURE AND OTHER MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEETINGS WERE HELD EACH WEEK ON THURSDAY EVENING VIA ZOOM, WITH ONE IN-PERSON MEETING ON THE EVE OF THE ANNUAL CONVENTION.
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION, LOSCON 48, WAS HELD OVER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND AT THE LAX MARRIOTT.
LIBRARY REMAINS IN STORAGE UNTIL A PERMANENT FACILITY IS ACQUIRED. NEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES CONTINUE TO BE PURCHASED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Beckstead Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gavin Claypool Dir., Comptroller | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Fox Dir., Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christian Mcguire Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elayne F Pelz Dir., Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $13,505 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| 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 | $13,505 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,918 |
| Investment income | $31,795 |
| 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 | $72,001 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,517 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63 |
| Advertising and promotion | $170 |
| Office expenses | $420 |
| Information technology | $226 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,262 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,930 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,043 |
| All other expenses | $372 |
| Total functional expenses | $40,003 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,990 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,352 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $760,216 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $812,558 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $812,558 |
| 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 | $812,558 |