Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $1.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 01/1988
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 95-4129759
Organization Overview
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance 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 04/2022, Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $87.4k during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 2 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UPTOWN GAY & LESBIAN ALLIANCE IS A CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN NE LOS ANGELES. FOUNDED IN 1983 AFTER THE MURDER OF A LOCAL GAY MAN, UGLA PROVIDES VISIBILITY AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE UPTOWN GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCES CHARITABLE PROGRAM NOW HAS FIVE COMPONENTS: (1) MIXER HONORARIUMS TO PROGRAM PROVIDERS; (2) COMMUNITY GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (3) A MATCHING FUND PROGRAM WHERE CLUB MEMBERS SELECT SCHOOLS OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO GET DONATIONS; (4) A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REWARD STUDENTS PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES; AND (5) AN EXCEPTIONAL ONE-TIME COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE ALLIANCE AND THE HISTORIC HIGHLAND PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL WHERE FOOD SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED TO NINETY FAMILIES OF SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
THE UPTOWN GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCES EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT ALSO INVOLVES COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO ENHANCE OUR VISIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITY. WE PUBLISH A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, SUPPORT COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS, FESTIVALS, CLEAN-UPS, ENGAGE WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS, TAKE OUT AND PAY FOR MEMBERSHIPS IN THIRTEEN NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS, HAVE A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY ADOPTION PROGRAM TO CLEAN A SECTION OF THE 5 FREWAY, AND PAY FOR ADVERTISING IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND EVENT PROGRAMS.
THE UPTOWN GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCES THIRD AND NORMALLY ROBUST PROGRAM IS MEMBER SUPPORT WHERE WE FUND MONTHLY POT-LUCK MIXERS, PLAN OUTINGS WHICH MAY INVOLVE SUPPLYING TRANSPORTATION, TAKE PART IN THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC OUTREACH, CARE AND CONTACT WITH MEMBERS UNDERGOING HEALTH ISSUES, GRIEF, ISOLATION, ETC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carl Matthes President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Joan E Potter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Debra Waz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Ken Saltzman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ruth Riley Director At Large | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Carlos Avalos Director At Large | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,555 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,585 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,140 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12,462 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$2,983 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,033,529 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,080,148 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,597 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $4,503 |
| 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 | $12,088 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,386 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $87,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,576 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $557,679 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,013,381 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,639,636 |
| 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 | $1,639,636 |
| 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 | $1,639,636 |
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