Civic Intelligence

Basta Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 42-1688855

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Sep 01, 2018

Organization Profilewww.bastaforjustice.org
1545 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 736-5050

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Flat

$2,205,563

Flat from 2016

Net Assets

Flat

$1,184,355

Flat from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$1,021,208

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Flat

$2,648,066

Flat from 2016

Expenses

Flat

$2,794,370

Flat from 2016

Net Income

Flat

-$146,304

Flat from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $295,268Liabilities 2011: $196,192Net Assets 2011: $99,0762011Assets 2012: $521,379Liabilities 2012: $286,192Net Assets 2012: $235,1872012Assets 2013: $1,443,733Liabilities 2013: $574,570Net Assets 2013: $869,1632013Assets 2014: $1,690,935Liabilities 2014: $864,510Net Assets 2014: $826,4252014Assets 2015: $1,463,247Liabilities 2015: $830,677Net Assets 2015: $632,5702015Assets 2016: $2,205,563Liabilities 2016: $1,021,208Net Assets 2016: $1,184,3552016Assets 2016: $2,205,563Liabilities 2016: $1,021,208Net Assets 2016: $1,184,3552016Assets 2017: $2,705,297Liabilities 2017: $1,903,454Net Assets 2017: $801,8432017Assets 2018: $2,153,890Liabilities 2018: $1,601,917Net Assets 2018: $551,9732018Assets 2019: $5,973,578Liabilities 2019: $4,742,978Net Assets 2019: $1,230,6002019Assets 2020: $2,550,088Liabilities 2020: $1,662,411Net Assets 2020: $887,6772020

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$2,205,563
Liabilities$1,021,208
Net Assets$1,184,355
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $1,411,547Expenses 2011: $1,205,965Net Income 2011: $205,5822011Expenses 2012: $1,374,1032012Revenue 2013: $1,733,155Expenses 2013: $1,694,089Net Income 2013: $39,0662013Revenue 2014: $2,510,593Expenses 2014: $2,252,216Net Income 2014: $258,3772014Revenue 2015: $2,325,309Expenses 2015: $2,460,678Net Income 2015: -$135,3692015Revenue 2016: $2,648,066Expenses 2016: $2,794,370Net Income 2016: -$146,3042016Revenue 2016: $2,648,066Expenses 2016: $2,794,370Net Income 2016: -$146,3042016Revenue 2017: $2,806,293Expenses 2017: $2,711,749Net Income 2017: $94,5442017Revenue 2018: $2,814,952Expenses 2018: $3,064,822Net Income 2018: -$249,8702018Revenue 2019: $3,867,672Expenses 2019: $3,189,045Net Income 2019: $678,6272019Revenue 2020: $3,335,005Expenses 2020: $3,677,928Net Income 2020: -$342,9232020

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,648,066
Expenses$2,794,370
Net Income-$146,304
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Sep 1, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,648,066
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Over the past several years, BASTA has focused its mission on helping tenants in the County of Los Angeles who are low-income, elderly, and disenfranchised, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, immigration status, or anything else. Among other areas of activism, BASTA does the following (in no particular listed order): (a) Provides legal counsel and trial representation to defend tenants (often in rent-controlled properties) suffering through eviction proceedings who could not otherwise afford such legal representation; (b) Promotes, advocates, and defends the Constitutional right to a jury trial under the Federal and California Constitutions by requesting and funding jury trials in every unlawful detainer action as well as undertaking related appellate work when Courts deny tenants a jury trial (many of our cases are now published appellate decisions); (c) Promotes, advocates, and defends indigent access to the Court system by defending such indigent

BASTA's stated mission is to fight for freedom, justice, and equality through the delivery of culturally-sensitive social, professional, legal, and educational services to those in need.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$632,570$1,184,355▲ $551,785
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$442,962$1,158,001▲ $715,039
Accounts Receivable$886,766$938,757▲ $51,991
Loans From Officers Directors$722,877$602,128▼ $120,749
Intangible Assets-$67,336-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,236$21,390▲ $11,154
Receivables From Officers Etc$4,683$4,683→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,463,247$2,205,563▲ $742,316
Other Assets Total$118,600$15,396▼ $103,204
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$311,280-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$107,800$107,800→ $0
Total Liabilities$830,677$1,021,208▲ $190,531
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$632,570$1,184,355▲ $551,785
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,463,247$2,205,563▲ $742,316

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$13,515$15,525$29,040
Equipment$7,875$2,625$10,500
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel J BramzonPresident/CEOFT$232,523$232,523
Ross KutashattorneyFT$183,492$183,492
Ned HarrisattorneyFT$125,447$125,447
Kevin HermansenattorneyFT$105,484$105,484

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alejandro MenchanaSecretary
Bryan SullivanTreasurer/CFO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$100
Program Service Revenue
$2,647,966
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$100
Change in Net Assets
$-146,304
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,889,882
Other Expenses$903,988
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,525,422--$1,525,422
All Other Expenses$245,755$2,848-$248,603
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$232,523--$232,523
Occupancy$136,722--$136,722
Payroll Taxes$131,937--$131,937
Insurance$103,207$500-$103,707
Office Expenses$29,912$12,356-$42,268
Other Expenses$31,850--$31,850
Advertising$30,187--$30,187
Information Technology$16,028--$16,028
Depreciation Depletion$12,144--$12,144
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,910-$10,910
Grants to Domestic Orgs$500--$500
Total Functional Expenses$2,767,756$26,614$0$2,794,370
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Daniel BramzonPresident and CEORental IncomeNo$17,537

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$722,877$602,128▼ $120,749
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$4,683$4,683→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the President, CFO, Executive Administrator, and at least two directors before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Relevant documents are made reasonably available to the public upon written request pursuant to applicable laws. 990 TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED ON GUIDESTAR.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Basta Inc
EIN
42-1688855
Phone
2137365050
Address
1545 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Signing Officer

Name
Sidia Calfa
Title
Director of Finance
Signed
2018-09-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
29

Preparer

Firm
White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP
Address
2875 Michelle Drive Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92606
Preparer
Christina M Wenk CPA
Phone
7149781300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Client Note 1

“Client Note 1 - 990 Part IV Question 12A -The financial statements are currently in the process of being audited but as of the date of the filing of this informational return the audit is not complete.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“Other program services 4:”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0PROJECT: SLUM HOUSING. Based on statistics from the Inner City Law Center, an estimated 48,000 people get sick each year from living in slum housing conditions. Exposure to mold, rats, roaches, and bedbugs ("chinches") can be devastating to an individual's health thereby causing illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, rashes, etc. BASTA forces slumlords to repair their properties or sell them to responsible landlords. Through direct legal representation in litigation, among other ways, BASTA secures compensation for the low-income tenants suffering in these slum conditions. Since its inception, through this project alone, BASTA has assisted over 3,000 men, women, and children.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,205,563
Liabilities
$1,021,208
Net assets
$1,184,355
Revenue
$2,648,066
Expenses
$2,794,370
Net income
-$146,304
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.55$1.66$0.89$3.34$3.68$0.34
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.97$4.74$1.23$3.87$3.19$0.68
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.15$1.60$0.55$2.81$3.06$0.25
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.71$1.90$0.80$2.81$2.71$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$1.02$1.18$2.65$2.79$0.15
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.21$1.02$1.18$2.65$2.79$0.15
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.46$0.83$0.63$2.33$2.46$0.14
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.86$0.83$2.51$2.25$0.26
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.57$0.87$1.73$1.69$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.29$0.24$1.37
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.20$0.10$1.41$1.21$0.21