Mayors Fund For Los Angeles
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Mayors Fund For Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2014, with $5,108,522 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1000 N Alameda St 340, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 EIN 47-1084641 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.1M
▼ 35.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$7.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Mayors Fund For Los Angeles— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · +47% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Mayors Fund For Los Angeles: 34 mo reserves · +47% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Mayors Fund For Los Angeles— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Mayors Fund For Los Angeles: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1000 N Alameda St 340, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $14.6M (FY2014) to $5.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $436KNet assets $7.6M
Operating margin
47.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.1M
Total liabilities
$436K
Net assets
$7.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,108,522▼35.8% | $2,686,305▼56.6% | $7,624,693▲46.2% | $8,060,976▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,953,932▲324% | $6,184,806▼13.7% | $5,214,031▲1.3% | $6,512,175▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,873,905▼64.3% | $7,168,864▼29.0% | $5,147,281▼50.7% | $5,840,477▼51.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,243,106▼75.6% | $10,102,973▼54.7% | $10,435,713▼31.9% | $12,037,706▼26.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,527,617▼63.5% | $22,304,746▼57.0% | $15,322,804▼4.8% | $16,328,835▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $59,026,330▲1240% | $51,826,192▲853% | $16,101,610▲80.4% | $19,032,406▲77.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,406,008▼24.0% | $5,439,490▼24.9% | $8,925,431▼10.4% | $10,735,046▼21.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,798,829▲68.3% | $7,239,356▼10.3% | $9,958,913▼12.6% | $13,744,778▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,444,819▼72.0% | $8,068,130▲32.9% | $11,395,093▼28.9% | $13,934,984▼20.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,282,792▼15.7% | $6,072,710▲30.4% | $16,027,506▲61.7% | $17,626,813▲77.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,569,681 | $4,655,446 | $9,914,235 | $9,927,207 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $28.1M total
77 grants to Mayors Fund For Los Angeles totaling $28.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamed Health Services Corp | Reduced health disparity in underserved communities. | 2024 | $205,000 |
| Providence Health System-southern California | Community benefit restricted grant | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Providence Health System-southern California | Community benefit restricted grant | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2024 | $70,185 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | We are los angeles | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $90,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $61,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $13,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Community outreach & enrichment programs | 2023 | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Housing | 2023 | $5,200 |
| California Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2022 | $275,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2022 | $60,250 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mayors Fund For Los Angeles a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mayors Fund For Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-1084641, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mayors Fund For Los Angeles's EIN?
- Mayors Fund For Los Angeles's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-1084641.
- How much revenue does Mayors Fund For Los Angeles report?
- Mayors Fund For Los Angeles reported $5,108,522 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mayors Fund For Los Angeles have?
- CharityIndex grades Mayors Fund For Los Angeles B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mayors Fund For Los Angeles (EIN 47-1084641) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.