Civic Intelligence

Strong Advocates

EIN 81-2422515 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

Profile

Strong advocates empowers los angeles workers who have been discriminated against by their employers by providing legal advice, assistance and advocacy.

6080 Center Drive Suite 600Los Angeles, CA 90045

www.strongadvocates.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

13.92x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

98th percentile

4.70x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

4th percentile

-546%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$27,756

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 337.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-94%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

103%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,773

Down $45,065 (-94%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$38,600

Down $9,397 (-20%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

-$35,827

Down $35,668 (-22433%) from 2021

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue98th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Up

$8,217

Up $4,172 (+103%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$53,045

Down $19,921 (-27%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

-$44,828

Up $24,093 (+35%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2019: $4,156Net Assets 2019: $4,1562019Assets 2020: $139,825Liabilities 2020: $44,211Net Assets 2020: $95,6142020Assets 2021: $47,838Liabilities 2021: $47,997Net Assets 2021: -$1592021Assets 2022: $2,773Liabilities 2022: $38,600Net Assets 2022: -$35,8272022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$2,773
Liabilities$38,600
Net Assets-$35,827
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2019: $42,113Expenses 2019: $66,491Net Income 2019: -$24,3782019Revenue 2020: $153,195Expenses 2020: $61,737Net Income 2020: $91,4582020Revenue 2021: $4,045Expenses 2021: $72,966Net Income 2021: -$68,9212021Revenue 2022: $8,217Expenses 2022: $53,045Net Income 2022: -$44,8282022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$8,217
Expenses$53,045
Net Income-$44,828
Open 2022 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,773
Liabilities
$38,600
Net assets
-$35,827
Revenue
$8,217
Expenses
$53,045
Net income
-$44,828
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.39$0.36$0.08$0.53$0.45
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.48$0.00$0.04$0.73$0.69
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.44$0.96$1.53$0.62$0.91
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.42$0.66$0.24
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 7, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$8,217
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Strong advocates empowers los angeles workers who have been discriminated against by their employers by providing legal advice, assistance and advocacy.

Strong Advocates empowers Los Angeles workers who have been sexually harassed or discriminated against by their employers. We provide legal advice, assistance and advocacy. This includes free legal analysis of workers' cases, assistance with identifying community resources to assist them with their case and access to other government benefits, and know-your-rights resources and trainings.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Project REPRESENT: Provided assistance to those in need through convening strong legal teams and bringing lawsuits against their offending employers. Assisted employment attorneys with legal representation on behalf of victims of disability discrimination who had been terminated after requesting accommodations for their disabilities. Provided legal assistance, research, and investigation on a pro bono basis.$0$3,070
Project INVESTIGATE: Assisted with investigating key corporate decisionmakers who had ordered the termination of employees because of their disabilities and requests for accommodation.$0$503
Project Connect:$0$210
Project KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Created a resource webpage to serve as a hub for workers to learn more about their legal rights and to access needed resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Created know-your-rights publications to assist victims of sexual harassment or assault to recognize potential retaliation during the pandemic. Created know-your-rights videos for victims of sexual assault and discrimination at the work place.$0$142
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Betsy HavensExecutive DirectorFT$27,756-$27,756
Scott McVarishBoard Member-$0--
Karen WellsBoard Member-$0--
Rebecca WatsonBoard Member-$0--
Rabbi Jonathan KleinBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Strong Advocates
EIN
81-2422515
Phone
4242092884
Address
6080 Center Drive Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Signing Officer

Name
Betsy Havens
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4242092884
Signed
2023-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Harrington Group CPAs LLP
Address
2698 Mataro Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
Preparer
Tonetta L Conner CPA
Phone
6264036801
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

“Description: Other income. Amount: 8,217.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: Other expenses. Amount: 12,672. Description: Payroll taxes. Amount: 9,072. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 21,744.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets

“Description: Prior peiod adjustments. Amount: 9,160.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: SBA Loan. Beg. of Year Amount: 38,600. End of Year Amount: 38,600. Description: Accounts payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 9,397. End of Year Amount: 0.”

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