Civic Intelligence

Get Lit - Words Ignite Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 26-4644018

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Jul 06, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.GETLIT.ORG
672 S LA Fayette Park Place No 10Los Angeles, CA 90057

(213) 388-8639

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-2.4%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$110,255

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-6.4%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

6.6%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Down

$397,115

Down $27,035 (-6.4%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$385,383

Down $28,880 (-7.0%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$11,732

Up $1,845 (+19%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,206,805

Up $75,221 (+6.6%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,235,685

Up $132,525 (+12%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$28,880

Down $57,304 (-202%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $67,122Liabilities 2011: $600Net Assets 2011: $66,5222011Assets 2012: $26,010Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $26,0102012Assets 2014: $174,733Liabilities 2014: $5,130Net Assets 2014: $169,6032014Assets 2015: $218,923Liabilities 2015: $7,106Net Assets 2015: $211,8172015Assets 2016: $338,705Liabilities 2016: $5,764Net Assets 2016: $332,9412016Assets 2017: $392,334Liabilities 2017: $6,495Net Assets 2017: $385,8392017Assets 2018: $424,150Liabilities 2018: $9,887Net Assets 2018: $414,2632018Assets 2019: $397,115Liabilities 2019: $11,732Net Assets 2019: $385,3832019Assets 2020: $560,959Liabilities 2020: $137,533Net Assets 2020: $423,4262020Assets 2021: $1,179,514Liabilities 2021: $142,909Net Assets 2021: $1,036,6052021Assets 2022: $1,330,397Liabilities 2022: $124,479Net Assets 2022: $1,205,9182022Assets 2023: $2,673,207Liabilities 2023: $454,863Net Assets 2023: $2,218,3442023Assets 2024: $2,057,747Liabilities 2024: $305,727Net Assets 2024: $1,752,0202024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$397,115
Liabilities$11,732
Net Assets$385,383
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $150,932Expenses 2011: $98,124Net Income 2011: $52,8082011Expenses 2012: $332,9682012Revenue 2014: $492,447Expenses 2014: $379,924Net Income 2014: $112,5232014Revenue 2015: $596,710Expenses 2015: $554,496Net Income 2015: $42,2142015Revenue 2016: $835,099Expenses 2016: $713,975Net Income 2016: $121,1242016Revenue 2017: $929,954Expenses 2017: $877,056Net Income 2017: $52,8982017Revenue 2018: $1,131,584Expenses 2018: $1,103,160Net Income 2018: $28,4242018Revenue 2019: $1,206,805Expenses 2019: $1,235,685Net Income 2019: -$28,8802019Revenue 2020: $1,261,377Expenses 2020: $1,223,334Net Income 2020: $38,0432020Revenue 2021: $2,004,144Expenses 2021: $1,390,965Net Income 2021: $613,1792021Revenue 2022: $2,322,954Expenses 2022: $2,153,641Net Income 2022: $169,3132022Revenue 2023: $3,748,086Expenses 2023: $2,730,854Net Income 2023: $1,017,2322023Revenue 2024: $2,640,555Expenses 2024: $3,106,879Net Income 2024: -$466,3242024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,206,805
Expenses$1,235,685
Net Income-$28,880
Open 2019 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Jul 6, 2021
Return Version
2018v3.2
Gross Receipts
$1,246,802
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Get lit words ignite inspires literacy, wellness, creativity, and workforce development for young people through spoken word poetry and media.in 2023-24, get lit directly served 8,000 teens, and reached 50,000 youth through all programs, services, and performances. 85% of those we served are from under-resourced areas and enrolled in title i schools, and 92% are youth of color.

"get lit" - words ignite provides young people with life-saving vehicles of expression to create strong, emboldened leaders with the necessary tools to build up communities for a more equitable world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$324,312$286,231▼ $38,081
Pledges and Grants Receivable$21,000$53,907▲ $32,907
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$47,581$31,876▼ $15,705
Accounts Receivable$24,296$16,640▼ $7,656
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$401$1,601▲ $1,200
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$300-
Total Assets$424,150$397,115▼ $27,035
Other Assets Total$6,560$6,560→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,887$11,732▲ $1,845
Total Liabilities$9,887$11,732▲ $1,845
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$171,648$218,976▲ $47,328
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$242,615$166,407▼ $76,208
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$414,263$385,383▼ $28,880
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$424,150$397,115▼ $27,035

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$15,874$23,814$39,688
Equipment$13,166$16,115$29,281
Leasehold Improvements$2,836$5,672$8,508
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Diane Luby LaneFounder/executive DirectorFT$110,255$110,255

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gary RomoffChairman
Alexander TrivasDirector
Bennett JohnsonDirector
Carolyn RodriguezDirector
Cristina PaschecoDirector
Delta WrightDirector
Ellen PicataggioDirector
Erika AbramsDirector
Naveena PonnusamyDirector
Samantha PaigeDirector
Susanne Stern GillisonDirector
Jill Rosenthal EsqSecretary
Paul JablonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$943,414
Program Service Revenue
$263,391
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$746,863
Change in Net Assets
$-28,880

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,206,805
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,600
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,209,405
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,206,805
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$659,321
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$576,364
Total Fundraising Expense$177,252
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$331,338$24,416$41,421$397,175
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$82,019$6,562$20,778$109,359
Occupancy$53,005$13,250$14,106$80,361
Other Expenses$59,406$41,506$21,646$59,406
Office Expenses$39,820$8,350$9,385$57,555
Payroll Taxes$40,916$3,185$6,157$50,258
Travel$35,825$1,508$1,441$38,774
Other Employee Benefits$16,867$2,705-$19,572
Depreciation Depletion$12,564$3,141-$15,705
Insurance$13,402$21-$13,423
Fees for Services Accounting$2,670$8,764-$11,434
Information Technology$6,876$199$2,174$9,249
Total Functional Expenses$925,029$133,404$177,252$1,235,685

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,238,285
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,235,685
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,235,685
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,600
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$39,997
Fundraising Gross Income$39,997
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala Event$152,453$39,997$39,997$0
Total Events$152,453$39,997$39,997$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Board does not use committees at this time.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to all members of the board of directors and discussed before its filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each director, officer, and committee member shall annually sign (1) a disclosure statement in the form attached to this conflict of interests policy, and (2) a statement that affirms that such person (i) has received a copy of this conflict of interests policy, (ii) has read and understands the policy, (iii) has agreed to comply with the policy and (iv) understands that the corporation is a charitable organization and that, in order to maintain its federal tax exemption under code section 501(c)(3), the corporation must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Members of the board of directors discussed rates of compensation for equivalent positions to determine renumeration arrangements; board members then agreed to wage levels via meetings. Reviewed information avalable through compensation studies and local agencies and voted to determine compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All documents are provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Get Lit - Words Ignite Inc
EIN
26-4644018
Phone
2133888639
Address
672 S LA FAYETTE PARK PLACE NO 10, LOS ANGELES, CA 90057

Signing Officer

Name
Diane Luby Lane
Title
President
Phone
2133888639
Signed
2021-07-06

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Diane Luby Lane
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
16
Volunteers
107

Preparer

Firm
Quigley & Miron
Address
3550 WILSHIRE BLVD 1660, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
Preparer
Armen Grigorian
Phone
2136393550
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Part B - Amended Return

“The form 990 was amended to reflect the audited balances once the audit was completed after the original filing. The following items changed: part iii statement of program service accomplishments line 4a expenses changed from $252,656 to $226,979 line 4a revenue changed from $182,390 to $155,273 line 4b expenses changed from $250,300 to $250,609 line 4b revenue changed from $17,613 to $10,953 line 4c expenses changed from $179,024 to $184,627 line 4c revenue changed from $63,388 to $55,300 line 4d expenses changed from $265,004 to $262,814 line 4d revenue changed from $0 to $41,865 line 4e total program service expenses changed from $946,984 to $925,029 part iv checklist of required schedules line 11f changed from no to yes line 12a changed from no to yes part viii statement of revenue line 1e government grants changed from $81,595 to $84,095 line 1f all other contributions changed from $749,463 to $746,863 line 1g noncash contributions changed from $9,427 to $6,827 line 1h total grants changed from $943,514 to $943,414 line 2a in-school program changed from $161,793 to $155,273 line 2b get lit players program changed from $63,388 to $55,300 line 2c product/curriculum changed from $20,597 to program events in the amount of $25,895 line 2d classic slam changed from $17,613 to $10,953 (now on row 2e) line 2d now reflects a new category - various for $15,970 part ix statement of functional expenses line 7 other salaries and wages changed from $398,375 to $397,175 line 9 other employee benefits changed from $23,495 to $19,572 line 11c accounting changed from $6,434 to $11,434 line 13 office expenses changed from $111,827 to $57,555 line 16 occupancy changed from $82,222 to $80,361 line 17 travel changed from $37,358 to $38,774 line 24a outside services changed from $218,761 to $214,968 line 24b supplies changed from $57,629 to $75,384 (now on row 24c) line 24c program event venues changed from $57,545 to $59,406 (now on row 24d) line 24d miscellaneous changed from $37,302 to $83,062 (now on row 24b) line 35 total functional expenses changed from $1,228,942 to $1,235,685 part x balance sheet line 4 column b changed from $14,140 to $16,640 line 9 column b changed from $0 to $300 line 15 column b changed from $6,859 to $6,560 line 16 column b changed from $394,614 to $397,115 line 17 column b changed from $2,388 to $11,732 line 26 column b changed from $2,388 to $11,732 line 27 column b changed from $392,226 to $218,976 line 28 column b changed from $0 to $166,407 line 33 changed from $392,226 to $385,383 line 34 changed from $394,614 to $397,115 part xi reconciliation of net assets line 3 changed from -$22,037 to -$28,880 line 10 changed from $392,226 to $385,383 part xii financial statements and reporting line 2b changed from no to yes line 2c changed from unmarked to yes schedule a, part ii section a line 1 column e changed from $934,087 to $943,414 section a line 1 column f changed from $3,549,507 to $3,558,834 section a line 5 column f changed from $839,672 to $837,989 section a line 6 column f changed from $2,709,835 to $2,720,845 section b line 7 column e changed from $934,087 to $943,414 section b line 7 column f changed from $3,549,507 to $3,558,834 section b line 11 column f changed from $3,549,600 to $3,558,927 section c line 14 changed from 76.34% to 76.45% schedule d, parts xi and xii now contain balances from audited financial statements schedule d, part xiii now contains a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under fin 48”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The audit committee is responsible for the oversight of the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process is unchanged from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Accounting standards require an organization to evaluate its tax positions and provide for a liability for any positions that would not be considered 'more likely than not' to be upheld under a tax authority examination. Management has evaluated its tax positions and has concluded that a provision for tax liability is not necessary at june 30, 2019. Generally, get lit - words ignite's information returns remain open for examination for a period of three (federal) or four (state of california) years from the date of filing.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 521 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt09887
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt011732
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt024296
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt016640
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0"GET LIT" - WORDS IGNITE PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LIFE-SAVING VEHICLES OF EXPRESSION TO CREATE STRONG, EMBOLDENED LEADERS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO BUILD UP COMMUNITIES FOR A MORE EQUITABLE WORLD.
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0746863
IRS990/AmendedReturnInd0X
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE ORGANIZATION
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02133888639
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0672 S LA FAYETTE PARK PLACE NO 10
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0LOS ANGELES
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd090057
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0324312
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0286231
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt020778
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06562
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt082019
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0109359
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd01
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt0112456
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0943414
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0659321
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0263391
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-28880
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0576364
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt01235685
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0177252
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt01206805
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd00
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03141
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt012564
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt015705
IRS990/Desc0GET LIT IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM: AS PART OF OUR ONGOING WORK TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO SUCCESS FOR OUR STUDENTS, THIS YEAR WE EXPANDED OUR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM TO INCLUDE AN ADVANCED, FULL YEAR COURSE FOR GRADES 9-12, UTILIZING OUR "WORDS IGNITE" TEXTBOOK. THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HAS APPROVED THIS COURSE AS AN "A-G" PROVIDER, SATISFYING BOTH THE "G" GENERAL ELECTIVE CREDIT AS WELL AS THE "B" ENGLISH CREDIT. "A-G" COURSES ARE PRE-REQUISITES TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITIES. THIS IS A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT AS STUDENTS IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS ARE OFTEN NOT ABLE TO GET THE CREDITS THEY NEED TO GRADUATE AND ATTEND COLLEGE BECAUSE NOT ENOUGH OF THESE COURSES ARE OFFERED AT THEIR HIGH SCHOOLS. FURTHERMORE, BECAUSE OF ITS TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS IN ENGAGING STUDENTS WHO ARE AT RISK OF MISSING AN ON-TIME GRADUATION, THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD HAS APPROVED OUR CURRICULUM AS A CERTIFIED INTERVENTION COURSE FOR 9TH AND 10TH GRADE. IN ADDITION TO GAINING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY IN AN ARTISTIC GENRE, WITH GET LIT ACTING AS A VEHICLE FOR DISENFRANCHISED YOUTH TO FIND THEIR VOICE, OUR STUDENTS GAIN CONFIDENCE TRANSFERABLE TO EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES, WHETHER ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, COMMUNITY AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, OR CAREER POSSIBILITIES. GET LIT MEETS UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH WHERE THEY ARE, BOTH PHYSICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY, GIVING THEM A STRAIGHTFORWARD, STEP-BY-STEP ENTRY INTO LITERACY AND SELF-EXPRESSION, AND HELPING THEM REMOVE BARRIERS TO LEARNING AND SUCCESS. OUR STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS AND ISSUES THAT HAVE MEANING AND IMPACT IN THEIR LIVES, FROM THE CORNERS OF BEAUTY IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD, TO DEEP EMOTIONS, TO ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE. STUDENTS BEGIN BY IMPROVING THEIR READING COMPREHENSION, VOCABULARY, AND WRITING SKILLS; THEN BLOSSOM INTO SHAPING CRITICAL THINKING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ABILITIES; DEEPENING COMMUNICATION METHODS AND IMPROVING TEAMWORK ABILITIES; DEVELOPING GREATER SELF-EFFICACY; AND BUILDING VITAL SOCIAL SKILLS ROOTED IN SELF-AWARENESS, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMPASSION. GET LIT SUPPORTS STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY IN LANGUAGE ARTS, FACILITATING SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION, ON-TIME GRADUATION, AND COLLEGE READINESS. BY DEEPLY CONSIDERING EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL CAUSES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEM, OUR STUDENTS BECOME MORE CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO AFFECT CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.A FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENT OF OUR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS THE LONG-TERM, SUSTAINED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND GET LIT TEACHING ARTISTS AND STAFF THROUGH OUR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. GET LIT OFFERS 12 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS PER TEACHER PER YEAR, FOR AN AVERAGE OF 250 TEACHERS. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR THESE SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY. SCHOOL PARTNERS RECEIVE CUSTOMIZED MENTOR VISITS AND INDIVIDUAL COACHING FOR TEACHERS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS. THIS INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL DAY LONG POETIC CONVERGENCE, IN WHICH TEACHERS ARE TRAINED IN GET LIT'S METHODS AND PHILOSOPHY, AND IN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE OUR UNIQUE CURRICULUM.THE IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM HAS BEEN THE FOUNDATION OF OUR PROGRAM DELIVERY FOR 13 YEARS, GROWING FROM 3 TO 110 SCHOOLS SERVED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. OUR STAFF ADMINISTERS STUDENT AND TEACHER SURVEYS AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF THE SEMESTER. IN ADDITION TO ARTISTIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE, SURVEYS ARE STRUCTURED TO MEASURE RETENTION RATES, ENGAGEMENT, AND OVERALL DEPTH OF LEARNING. THIS YEAR, 97% OF TEACHERS REPORTED SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENTS' ATTENDANCE AND GRADES AFTER PARTICIPATION. 90% OF STUDENTS SAID THAT GET LIT MADE THEM MORE INTERESTED IN READING, WRITING, AND PERFORMING POETRY. 100% WOULD RECOMMEND GET LIT TO PEERS. WE ALSO COLLECT INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO REMAIN IN SCHOOL, GRADUATE, AND ATTEND COLLEGE. SINCE 2006, NEARLY 100% OF OUR ADVANCED STUDENTS HAVE RAISED THEIR GPA IN HIGH SCHOOL, GRADUATED, AND HAVE ATTENDED COLLEGE. OVER
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd01
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt016
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0226979
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08764
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02670
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt011434
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt240.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt91.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt101.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt111.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt121.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt131.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd10X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd11X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd12X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd13X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0GARY ROMOFF
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1PAUL JABLON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2DIANE LUBY LANE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3JILL ROSENTHAL ESQ
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4ALEXANDER TRIVAS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5ELLEN PICATAGGIO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6SUSANNE STERN GILLISON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7CAROLYN RODRIGUEZ
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8NAVEENA PONNUSAMY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9CRISTINA PASCHECO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10DELTA WRIGHT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11BENNETT JOHNSON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12SAMANTHA PAIGE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13ERIKA ABRAMS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt2110255
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0CHAIRMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr02010
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd01
IRS990/FundraisingAmt0112456
IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt039997
IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt039997
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt014
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt084095
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd00
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt01246802
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt013
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt02174
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0199
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06876
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt09249
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt021
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt013402
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt013423
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt05
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt045601
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt047581
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt031876
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt077477
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd00
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0"GET LIT" - WORDS IGNITE PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LIFE-SAVING VEHICLES OF EXPRESSION TO CREATE STRONG, EMBOLDENED LEADERS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO BUILD UP COMMUNITIES FOR A MORE EQUITABLE WORLD.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0414263
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0385383
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt06827
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt014106
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt013250
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt053005
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt080361
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt09385
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08350
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt039820
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt057555
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt06560
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt06560
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02705
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt016867
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt019572
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0OUTSIDE SERVICES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1MISCELLANEOUS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2SUPPLIES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3PROGRAM EVENT VENUES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt054618
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt15526
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt221646
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07885
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt111912
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt241506
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0152465
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt165624
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt212232
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt359406
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0214968
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt183062
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt275384
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt359406
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt041421
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt024416
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0331338
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0397175
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt06157
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03185
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt040916
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt050258
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt021000
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt053907
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0300
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0DIANE LUBY LANE
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2611600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd3611600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd4611600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1GET LIT PLAYERS PROGRA
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2PROGRAM EVENTS
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3VARIOUS
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc4CLASSIC SLAM
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0155273
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt155300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt225895
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt315970
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt410953
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0155273
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt155300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt225895
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt315970
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt410953
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0GET LIT CLASSIC SLAM: NOW IN ITS 9TH YEAR, THIS THREE-DAY CULTURAL EVENT IS THE ONLY TEEN POETRY COMPETITION IN THE NATION TO COMBINE RECITATION OF CLASSIC POEMS WITH ORIGINAL STUDENT RESPONSE POEMS. IT TAKES PLACE ANNUALLY IN APRIL DURING NATIONAL POETRY MONTH, BRINGING TOGETHER DIVERSE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOUTH WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR RIGOROUS IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM. IN APRIL 2019, 350 STUDENTS FROM 50 SCHOOLS PERFORMED FOR OVER 6,500 AUDIENCE MEMBERS. STUDENTS FACED OFF TO "SLAM" CLASSIC POEMS BY POETS SUCH AS NERUDA, LORCA, HUGHES, DICKINSON, AND COUNTLESS OTHERS, IN COMBINATION WITH THEIR OWN SPOKEN WORD RESPONSES. THE CLASSIC SLAM UNITES OUR STUDENTS WITH THEIR IDOLS - POETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT LUMINARIES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. COMPETING SCHOOL TEAMS ARE JUDGED BY LEADING WRITERS, ACTORS, AND ARTISTS IN TWO OF LOS ANGELES' MOST GRAND AND ICONIC VENUES: THE LOS ANGELES THEATRE CENTER (QUARTER- AND SEMI-FINALS) AND THE THEATRE AT THE ACE HOTEL (FINALS). THE 2019 HOST WAS AUTHOR AND HIP-HOP ARTIST GEORGE WATSKY, WITH CELEBRITY JUDGES INCLUDING DIRECTOR CARLOS LPEZ ESTRADA, AND SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS OLIVIA GATWOOD, SAM SAX, AND RUDY FRANCISCO. THE PROGRAM WAS DOCUMENTED BY GET LIT'S ADVANCED FILMMAKING STUDENTS, AND SHARED THROUGH THEIR "WRITE TO RIOT" ONLINE SERIES, FOLLOWING FIVE DIVERSE TEAMS' JOURNEYS TO THE CLASSIC SLAM. THE FINALS WERE LIVE STREAMED THROUGH THE ONLINE DISTRIBUTION SITE BUTTON POETRY, GAINING THE EVENT AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0250609
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt010953
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0GET LIT PLAYERS: THE REACH AND IMPACT OF OUR GET LIT PLAYERS CONTINUE TO EXPAND EACH YEAR. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THEY HONED THEIR SKILLS THROUGH 400 HOURS OF WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING ASSEMBLY-STYLE "BLITZ" PERFORMANCES IN HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY, INSPIRING A PEER AUDIENCE OF 50,000 AS ROLE MODELS FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN NOVEMBER, 2018, GET LIT POETS ORGANIZED AND PERFORMED AT A TRANS RIGHTS MARCH TO L.A. CITY HALL THAT GATHERED OVER 1,000 MARCHERS. IN SEPTEMBER, MEMBERS OF THE GET LIT PLAYERS PERFORMED THEIR ORIGINAL POETRY AT THE UNITED NATIONS' 73RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK CITY FOR PEACE DAY AS PART OF THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT "UNITED VOICES FOR PEACE." FOR MANY, THIS WAS THEIR FIRST TIME TO TRAVEL BY PLANE. VANESSA TAHAY, AN UNDOCUMENTED GET LIT POET, WAS FEATURED IN A STORY ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE L.A. TIMES, AND WON THE 2018 LATINO COALITION'S HEALTHY CALIFORNIA EQUITY AWARD. GET LIT POET MARQUESHA BABERS, WHO WAS HOMELESS FOR MOST OF HER LIFE, PERFORMED A PERSONAL POEM AT L.A. MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI'S "DAYS OF COMPASSION" HOMELESS RESOURCES EVENT. MANY GET LIT PLAYERS RETURN TO GET LIT AFTER GRADUATION TO SERVE AS COACHES FOR OUR YOUNG POETS.LITERARY LEADERSHIP CORE AND LITERARY RIOTTWO OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE ABLE TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT STUDENTS BOTH WITHIN HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND GRADUATION: LITERATI LEADERSHIP CORE AND LITERARY RIOT. OUR LITERATI LEADERSHIP CORE PROGRAM PROVIDES FELLOWS WITH A MODEL AND TRAINING TO OBTAIN JOBS IN HIGH-DEMAND SECTORS, ESTABLISH A LASTING NETWORK OF SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS, AND DEVELOP THE NECESSARY TECHNICAL AND LIFE SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKPLACE. LITERATI RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING AND MENTORSHIP BY GET LIT STAFF, TEACHING ARTISTS, AND PROMINENT CIVIC AND ARTISTIC LEADERS, AS WELL AS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS, LITERATI LEARN HOW TO FORMAT THEIR RESUME, PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS, MASTER WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE, AS WELL AS LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS ACCOUNTABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND MANAGING A BUDGET. GET LIT TRACKS THE LITERATI FELLOWS' PROGRESS AND SUCCESS IN SEEKING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND REMAINS A CONSTANT AND STABLE RESOURCE AS THEY ENTER THE WORKFORCE. OUR LITERARY RIOT PROGRAM, A YOUTH-LED PRODUCTION COMPANY, IS VIBRANT CAREER-BUILDING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. FOCUSED ON POSTSECONDARY CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THE ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA FIELDS, THIS PROGRAM HAS OPENED UP A WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB TRAINING FOR OUR UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME STUDENTS OF COLOR AND FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS. LITERARY RIOT'S STANDARDS ALIGN WITH THE USC ANNENBERG INCLUSION INITIATIVE, WHICH STUDIES AND PROMOTES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN HONORED AND SUPPORTED BY THE HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION (PRODUCERS OF THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS). ALL MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN GET LIT'S TWO-YEAR COURSE IN INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING IN WHICH THEY LEARN AND IMPLEMENT EVERYTHING FROM DEVELOPMENT TO DISTRIBUTION, INCLUDING WRITING, PRODUCTION, AND POST. THE PROGRAM CULTIVATES 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND CREATES A BRIDGE TO SUCCESS BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNG ADULTHOOD THAT IS SO OFTEN LACKING IN OUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. PARTICIPATING YOUTH HAVE BEEN HIRED BY PARTNERS SUCH AS NETFLIX, PUMA, TOMS, ADIDAS, FORD, HUDSON JEANS, DOVE, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, ROCK THE VOTE, SERVING AS PROJECT CONTENT CREATORS, WRITERS, AND ON-CAMERA TALENT.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0184627
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt055300
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0GET LIT AFTER-SCHOOL: OUR NETWORK OF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDES SATURDAY DROP-IN" WORKSHOPS AT THE GET LIT OFFICE, OUR "PILOT" FILMMAKING WORKSHOP SERIES, MONTHLY OPEN MIC NIGHTS AT THE ACTORS' GANG THEATER IN CULVER CITY AND WATTS, AND ACADEMIC AND COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS SERVICES. ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL YOUTH. IN ADDITION, THIS YEAR GET LIT JOINED FORCES WITH THE L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH'S TRANSITIONAL-AGED YOUTH (TAY) DIVISION TO PROVIDE FREE POETRY WORKSHOPS TO YOUNG PEOPLE HOUSED IN SHELTERS ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY. GET LIT'S LOW-COST SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES ACCESS FOR LOCAL YOUTH TO TWO-WEEK POETRY INTENSIVES WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF. STUDENTS LEAVE WITH A MEMORIZED CLASSIC AND RESPONSE POEM, A KNOWLEDGE OF POETIC DEVICES AND TOOLS, A WRITTEN ANTHOLOGY OF THEIR WORK, AND A FILM OF THEMSELVES PERFORMING FOR AN INVITED AUDIENCE.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt0262814
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/RevenueAmt041865
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0695156
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt07
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0600816
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0436421
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt028424
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0502344
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01103160
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01131584
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-28880
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0155273
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0401
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt01601
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0943414
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0689463
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0766113
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0732964
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0426880
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt03558834
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt07
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt030
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt036
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt020
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt093
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01067427
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.76450
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.69720
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt02720845
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0837989
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0943414
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0689463
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0766113
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0732964
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0426880
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt03558834
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt03558927
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt02600
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt02600
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt013166
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt016115
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt029281
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt02600
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01235685
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt02836
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt05672
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt08508
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt015874
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt023814
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt039688
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt02600
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01206805
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ACCOUNTING STANDARDS REQUIRE AN ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE ITS TAX POSITIONS AND PROVIDE FOR A LIABILITY FOR ANY POSITIONS THAT WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED 'MORE LIKELY THAN NOT' TO BE UPHELD UNDER A TAX AUTHORITY EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT A PROVISION FOR TAX LIABILITY IS NOT NECESSARY AT JUNE 30, 2019. GENERALLY, GET LIT - WORDS IGNITE'S INFORMATION RETURNS REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (FEDERAL) OR FOUR (STATE OF CALIFORNIA) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FILING.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$397,115
Liabilities
$11,732
Net assets
$385,383
Revenue
$1,206,805
Expenses
$1,235,685
Net income
-$28,880
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.31$1.75$2.64$3.11$0.47
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.67$0.45$2.22$3.75$2.73$1.02
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.33$0.12$1.21$2.32$2.15$0.17
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.18$0.14$1.04$2.00$1.39$0.61
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.56$0.14$0.42$1.26$1.22$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.01$0.39$1.21$1.24$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.42$0.01$0.41$1.13$1.10$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.39$0.01$0.39$0.93$0.88$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.01$0.33$0.84$0.71$0.12
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.01$0.21$0.60$0.55$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.01$0.17$0.49$0.38$0.11
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.33
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.15$0.10$0.05