Civic Intelligence

The Niles Foundation

EIN 84-2828959 • 501(c)3 • Culver City, CA

Profile

The Niles Foundation is a 501c3 organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable, historically disinvested, and low-income communities, meeting their basic needs through education, training, leadership, environment, and sustainable solutions.

9415 Culver Blvd 35Culver City, CA 90232

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.88x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

20th percentile

-28%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$46,356

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

97%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-71%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$490,243

Up $241,846 (+97%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$168,439

Up $141,759 (+531%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$321,804

Up $100,087 (+45%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$191,970

Down $460,526 (-71%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$245,248

Down $237,785 (-49%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$53,278

Down $222,741 (-131%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2022: $47,343Liabilities 2022: $11,818Net Assets 2022: $35,5252022Assets 2023: $248,397Liabilities 2023: $26,680Net Assets 2023: $221,7172023Assets 2024: $490,243Liabilities 2024: $168,439Net Assets 2024: $321,8042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$490,243
Liabilities$168,439
Net Assets$321,804

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $195,811Expenses 2022: $161,859Net Income 2022: $33,9522022Revenue 2023: $652,496Expenses 2023: $483,033Net Income 2023: $169,4632023Revenue 2024: $191,970Expenses 2024: $245,248Net Income 2024: -$53,2782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$191,970
Expenses$245,248
Net Income-$53,278

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$191,970
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Food Access, Food Security and Community-We provide food service programs to disadvantaged and low-income communities. Environment and Sustainability-We provide community environmental education and sustainable practice services to communities in need. Youth and Women education and advancement services to increase access, equity and to empower under-served, disadvantaged and low-income communities.

The niles foundation is a 501c3 organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable historically disinvested and low income communities meeting their basic needs through education, training, leadership, environment and sustainable solutions

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Niles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable, historically dis-invested, and low-income communities by meeting their basic needs through education, training, leadership development, environmental stewardship, and sustainable solutions.-$214,206
Through our Halo Food Project and Green Food Land initiatives, we advance land stewardship, regenerative agriculture, and clean energy education. These spaces are designed to engage residents directly in sustainable farming practices, climate education, and collaborative land-use planning, forming an integral part of our broader Community Food and Farming Program. Currently, we work with a dedicated pool of 200 volunteers and serve over 5,000 residents annually. Our efforts include: Distributing fresh produce and pre-packed food to underserved residents. Supporting local growers to strengthen community-based food systems. Hosting educational workshops on climate-resilient agriculture and sustainability. The Green Food Land Project specifically focuses on land stewardship and development for community farming and clean-tech demonstration sites, supporting long-term sustainability goals and climate resilience in rural areas of California.$30,000$9,940
'SOMAH Community Program' We conducted outreach and education for the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program, targeting property owners and tenants in South Los Angeles. Activities included luncheons, virtual meet-and-greets, and climate education workshops to promote solar adoption and energy equity.-$21,008
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Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SHANTE WALKERPresidentFT$46,356-$46,356
WSHANA MOSSExecutive Director-$11,766-$11,766
JAKOBI EWARTExecutive Director-$9,441-$9,441
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Niles Foundation
EIN
84-2828959
Phone
3108813640
Address
9415 CULVER BLVD 35, CULVER CITY, CA 90232

Signing Officer

Name
Shante Walker
Title
President
Phone
3108813640
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Hrb Tax Group Inc
Address
1301 MAIN ST STE 101B, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
Preparer
Raymond Paplauskas
Phone
8004725625
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Green Food Land Expenditures

94

Halo Food Project Expenditures

20723

Somah Community Program

21008

Line 18

The organization experienced a deficit of $53,278 in 2024 due to strategic planning in program expansion, commercial zero emissions vehicle acquisition for mobile food distribution, and outreach infrastructure. These expenses were aligned with our mission and anticipated to be offset by future grant funding and increased donor support.

Part II Line 24

The organization acquired the commercial zero emissions vehicle to support the The Halo Food Project, our mobile healthy food distribution and community outreach program. This vehicle is used exclusively for program-related activities.

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