Hightech La is located in Van Nuys, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Hightech LA employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hightech LA 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 06/2022, Hightech LA generated $8.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 7 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
TO PROVIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO STUDNETS IN THE FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF TWO PUBLIC CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY: HIGH TECH LA AND HIGH TECH LA MIDDLE. THERE ARE TWO MAJOR GOALS: 1) TO SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE TECHNICAL AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION IN A SCHOOL THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREERS, AND 2) TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS IN MATH AND ENGINEERING WHO SUCCEED IN HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE LEADERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Ponchick Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Ghalib Kassam Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Adam Siegler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Andrew D'amico Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Adam Berns Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Kate Ides Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Simplified It Consulting It Infrastructure & Services | 6/29/22 | $389,220 | 
| Cross Country Education Inc Educational Support | 6/29/22 | $347,816 | 
| Edtec Inc Business Services | 6/29/22 | $152,024 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $8,657,463 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,035 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,668,498 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $89,270 | 
| Investment income | $40,472 | 
| 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 | $8,808,749 | 
| 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. | $141,000 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,500 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $3,118,710 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $822,335 | 
| Other employee benefits | $752,233 | 
| Payroll taxes | $146,674 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $32,665 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $189,117 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $785,935 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $67,323 | 
| Office expenses | $221,021 | 
| Information technology | $181,236 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $458,194 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $52,827 | 
| Interest | $2,690 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82,647 | 
| Insurance | $109,383 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $8,271,393 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,101,190 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $468,521 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,321,732 | 
| 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 | $123,801 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $713,643 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $628,462 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $289,715 | 
| Total assets | $7,647,064 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $420,420 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $311,143 | 
| 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 | $62,494 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $794,057 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,851,767 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,240 | 
| 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 | $7,647,064 |