Friends of Micheltorena Inc
To support the education and well-being of children at micheltorena elementary school through increasing parent and community involvement with the school, enriching the educational experience for the kids, …
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In this fiscal year, FOM provided $102,660 in funding to hire an Assistant Principal to focus on dual language immersion and special education, freeing up school funds to hire a school psychologist and three teaching assistants. Additionally, FOM provided close to $40,000 for school enrichment programs including 6 Spanish-speaking interns for each grade level, kindergarten through 5th grade, and after school enrichment and tutoring. With the Assistant Principal leading professional development sessions for the dual language teachers, and holding family informational meetings in English and Spanish about Californias Pathway to Biliteracy award, 71 percent of Micheltorena's DLP graduates in the Class of 2021 earned their Pathway to Biliteracy award, up from 39 percent the previous year. The Pathway to Biliteracy …
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Mission
To support the education and well-being of children at micheltorena elementary school through increasing parent and community involvement with the school, enriching the educational experience for the kids, and helping to fill the gap in public education funding.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friends of Micheltorena Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Micheltorena Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 814428143. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $286K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of Micheltorena Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 814428143. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Friends of Micheltorena Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Friends of Micheltorena Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Micheltorena Inc has $286K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of Micheltorena Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $286K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of Micheltorena Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of Micheltorena Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
In this fiscal year, FOM provided $102,660 in funding to hire an Assistant Principal to focus on dual language immersion and special education, freeing up school funds to hire a school psychologist and three teaching assistants. Additionally, FOM provided close to $40,000 for school enrichment programs including 6 Spanish-speaking interns for each grade level, kindergarten through 5th grade, and after school enrichment and tutoring. With the Assistant Principal leading professional development sessions for the dual language teachers, and holding family informational meetings in English and Spanish about Californias Pathway to Biliteracy award, 71 percent of Micheltorena's DLP graduates in the Class of 2021 earned their Pathway to Biliteracy award, up... Friends of Micheltorena Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $286K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Micheltorena Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Micheltorena Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814428143, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FRIENDS OF MICHELTORENA INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 56 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends of Micheltorena Inc
- What is Friends of Micheltorena Inc?
- Friends of Micheltorena Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. In this fiscal year, FOM provided $102,660 in funding to hire an Assistant Principal to focus on dual language immersion and special education, freeing up school funds to hire a school psychologist and three teaching assistants. Additionally, FOM provided close to $40,000 for school enrichment programs including 6 Spanish-speaking interns for each grade level, kindergarten through 5th grade, and after school enrichment and tutoring. With the Assistant Principal leading professional development sessions for the dual language teachers, and holding family informational meetings in English and Spanish about Californias Pathway to Biliteracy award, 71 percent of Micheltorena's DLP graduates in the Class of 2021 earned their Pathway to Biliteracy award, up from 39 percent the previous year. The Pathway to Biliteracy is awarded in 5th grade and a critical step towards the Seal of Biliteracy in 12th grade. District-wide, less than 16% of Dual Language Program high school graduates earned the Seal of Biliteracy.The Assistant Principal was also in charge of the schools after school enrichment and tutoring program, which was especially beneficial to students as instruction moved online during the pandemic, helping 46 students in reading intervention and 24 in English language development. FOM pays for the care and maintenance of the approximately 800 square foot edible community garden. Most years, all students attend weekly classes in the garden learning about subjects from sustainability to healthy eating. They plant seeds, and watch the garden grow. It is also home to several chickens and bunnies. Due to the pandemic, access to the garden was limited this fiscal year. FOM spent $3,257 on its maintenance and, in the spring, hosted weekly Saturday gatherings for the Micheltorena families, which averaged 15, to gather safely and build community.
- When was Friends of Micheltorena Inc founded?
- Friends of Micheltorena Inc was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Friends of Micheltorena Inc?
- Sarah Kohler serves as CFO.
- Where is Friends of Micheltorena Inc located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Friends of Micheltorena Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Micheltorena Inc trustworthy?
- Friends of Micheltorena Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of Micheltorena Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 814428143.
- What is Friends of Micheltorena Inc's website?
- http://www.micheltorena.org