Civic Intelligence

Friends of Gala

EIN 81-2014188 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

Profile

Friends of GALA (FoGALA) is solving economic and gender disparities that exist within STEM fields today, by removing interpersonal, academic and financial barriers for all girls who attend Girls Academic Leadership Academy.Our vision is to remove personal and educational barriers to achievement by opening access to resources, mentors and opportunities for girls, 6th through 12th grade, living in Los Angeles. We achieve this by raising awareness, securing funds, advocating for public all-girls education in STEM, and creating connections for industry leaders to directly impact their future.GALAs vision is to address the projected workforce shortfall of engineers and scientists in the United States, and the ongoing gender and racial inequities in STEM fields. Recognizing that all-girls schools boost the academic achievement and self-confidence of young women in general, and in STEM education in particular, GALA is designed to provide 6th-12th grade girls with a clear pathway to college an

1067 West BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90019

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

13th percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$1,694,557

Up $424,069 (+33%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$22,729

Up $18,821 (+482%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,671,828

Up $405,248 (+32%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,073,438

Up $81,611 (+8.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$674,491

Up $25,470 (+3.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$398,947

Up $56,141 (+16%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $5,750Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $100,055Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $100,0552017Assets 2018: $100,779Liabilities 2018: $76,918Net Assets 2018: $23,8612018Assets 2019: $282,109Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $282,1092019Assets 2020: $392,949Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $392,9492020Assets 2021: $798,390Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $798,3902021Assets 2022: $948,528Liabilities 2022: $35,527Net Assets 2022: $913,0012022Assets 2023: $1,270,488Liabilities 2023: $3,908Net Assets 2023: $1,266,5802023Assets 2024: $1,694,557Liabilities 2024: $22,729Net Assets 2024: $1,671,8282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,694,557
Liabilities$22,729
Net Assets$1,671,828

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $7,250Expenses 2016: $1,500Net Income 2016: $5,7502016Revenue 2017: $228,095Expenses 2017: $127,914Net Income 2017: $100,1812017Revenue 2018: $186,355Expenses 2018: $262,549Net Income 2018: -$76,1942018Revenue 2019: $307,190Expenses 2019: $81,732Net Income 2019: $225,4582019Revenue 2020: $518,437Expenses 2020: $414,377Net Income 2020: $104,0602020Revenue 2021: $767,098Expenses 2021: $375,821Net Income 2021: $391,2772021Revenue 2022: $686,508Expenses 2022: $610,136Net Income 2022: $76,3722022Revenue 2023: $991,827Expenses 2023: $649,021Net Income 2023: $342,8062023Revenue 2024: $1,073,438Expenses 2024: $674,491Net Income 2024: $398,9472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,073,438
Expenses$674,491
Net Income$398,947

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 29, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,096,040
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Friends of GALA (FoGALA) is solving economic and gender disparities that exist within STEM fields today, by removing interpersonal, academic and financial barriers for all girls who attend Girls Academic Leadership Academy.Our vision is to remove personal and educational barriers to achievement by opening access to resources, mentors and opportunities for girls, 6th through 12th grade, living in Los Angeles. We achieve this by raising awareness, securing funds, advocating for public all-girls education in STEM, and creating connections for industry leaders to directly impact their future.GALAs vision is to address the projected workforce shortfall of engineers and scientists in the United States, and the ongoing gender and racial inequities in STEM fields. Recognizing that all-girls schools boost the academic achievement and self-confidence of young women in general, and in STEM education in particular, GALA is designed to provide 6th-12th grade girls with a clear pathway to college an

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,222,260$1,694,557▲ $472,297
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,266,580$1,671,828▲ $405,248
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$48,228$0▼ $48,228
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,270,488$1,694,557▲ $424,069
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$3,908$22,729▲ $18,821
Total Liabilities$3,908$22,729▲ $18,821
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,266,580$1,671,828▲ $405,248
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,270,488$1,694,557▲ $424,069
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Angelica GomezPresident
Carolina Toro-GersteinVice President
Chelsea GilmoreDirector Comm
Sara AngelDirector Development
Staci L YoungDirector Fundraising
Kate EgashoffDirector Parent Comm
Jules JonesDirector Volunteers
Alysia EvansAsst Treasurer
Shanon TrygstadSecretary
Angela MaciasTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$974,733
Program Service Revenue
$6,139
Investment Income
$41,902
Other Revenue
$50,664
All Other Contributions
$974,733
Change in Net Assets
$398,947
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$674,491
Total Fundraising Expense$18,820
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$176,353$38,525$18,820$233,698
Other Expenses$69,790--$69,790
Total Functional Expenses$617,146$38,525$18,820$674,491
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$73,266
Fundraising Direct Expenses$22,602
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
LauncHERfuture$53,646$53,646$22,602$31,044
Other Fundraising Events$19,620$19,620-$19,620
Total Events$73,266$73,266$22,602$50,664
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$22,729
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
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, Section B, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Requests for information should be submitted in writing to:Friends of GALA3585 S. Vermont Suite 18587Los Angeles, CA 90007Attn: Chief Financial Officer

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of GALA
EIN
81-2014188
Address
3585 S Vermont 18587, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Signing Officer

Name
Angelica Gomez
Title
President
Signed
2025-04-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Angelica Gomez
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Mary C Coffey CPA
Address
3948 Eureka Dr, Studio City, CA 91604
Preparer
Mary C Coffey
Phone
8183980173
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Operations: FoGALA provides operations support in the form of professional development, including travel to conferences; campus beautification; admissions staff and school tours; teacher appreciation gifts and luncheons; website software; events coordinator; campus events; and office supplies. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Math and Engineering: FoGALA provided graphing calculators to all high school math students to provide equal access to math curriculum and testing requirements. For engineering, the students received a class set of rockets and a field trip to Cal State Long Beach Society of Women Engineers Girls Day.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Arts & Humanities: Column (A) - Total = $51852; Column (B) - Program Services = $51852; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Summer School: Column (A) - Total = $45441; Column (B) - Program Services = $45441; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

FOGALA Operations: Column (A) - Total = $42132; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $42132; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Student Clubs and Organization: Column (A) - Total = $31021; Column (B) - Program Services = $31021; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Science Department: Column (A) - Total = $30009; Column (B) - Program Services = $30009; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Young Women's Career Conferenc: Column (A) - Total = $12675; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $12675

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Math Department: Column (A) - Total = $9177; Column (B) - Program Services = $9177; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Scholarships and Awards: Column (A) - Total = $8250; Column (B) - Program Services = $8250; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Annual Give Promotion: Column (A) - Total = $6145; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $6145

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Uniform Assistance: Column (A) - Total = $603; Column (B) - Program Services = $603; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Credit Card Rebate: Column (A) - Total = $-3607; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $-3607; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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IRS990/MissionDesc0Friends of GALA (FoGALA) is solving economic and gender disparities that exist within STEM fields today, by removing interpersonal, academic and financial barriers for all girls who attend Girls Academic Leadership Academy.Our vision is to remove personal and educational barriers to achievement by opening access to resources, mentors and opportunities for girls, 6th through 12th grade, living in Los Angeles. We achieve this by raising awareness, securing funds, advocating for public all-girls education in STEM, and creating connections for industry leaders to directly impact their future.GALAs vision is to address the projected workforce shortfall of engineers and scientists in the United States, and the ongoing gender and racial inequities in STEM fields. Recognizing that all-girls schools boost the academic achievement and self-confidence of young women in general, and in STEM education in particular, GALA is designed to provide 6th-12th grade girls with a clear pathway to college an
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Operations: FoGALA provides operations support in the form of professional development, including travel to conferences; campus beautification; admissions staff and school tours; teacher appreciation gifts and luncheons; website software; events coordinator; campus events; and office supplies. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Math and Engineering: FoGALA provided graphing calculators to all high school math students to provide equal access to math curriculum and testing requirements. For engineering, the students received a class set of rockets and a field trip to Cal State Long Beach Society of Women Engineers Girls Day.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No review was or will be conducted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Requests for information should be submitted in writing to:Friends of GALA3585 S. Vermont Suite 18587Los Angeles, CA 90007Attn: Chief Financial Officer
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Arts & Humanities: Column (A) - Total = $51852; Column (B) - Program Services = $51852; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
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