Nonprofit · EIN 83-2282113
READY TO SUCCEED
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,655,828 | $4,624,441 | $31,387 | $4,351,347 | $1,261,961 | $3,089,386 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,352,816 | $4,183,213 | $169,603 | $3,282,663 | $229,753 | $3,052,910 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,548,021 | $2,851,054 | $1,696,967 | $3,092,875 | $209,568 | $2,883,307 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,685,933
- of which government grants
- $469,352
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,590
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$37,695
- Other revenue
- -$37,695
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,033,041
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $323,729
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,750,069
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,412,394
- Professional fundraising fees
- $34,650
- Legal fees
- $80
- Accounting fees
- $61,467
- Travel
- $29,140
- Program services (functional)
- $3,277,773
- Management and general (functional)
- $616,366
- Fundraising (functional)
- $730,302
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,282,663
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,351,347
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,261,961
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,089,386
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,427
- Publicly traded securities
- $297,878
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,321,190
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,768,196
- Gross receipts
- $4,696,283
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROMI LASSALLY | CEO & CO-FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $209,705 | $6,224 |
| ROBIN THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $164,600 | $5,800 |
| TODD KESSLER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SHERWOOD | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANIA SUSTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CATALAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE YAMAMOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIET ZARETSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GIMBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE VALCIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUAL BENTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MOSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROMI LASSALLY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,894 | $26,050 |
| PATRICK MCCABE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $67,794 | $1,200 |
| TODD KESSLER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FRIEDMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KEHELA SHERWOOD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CATALAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANIA SUSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUAL BENTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GIMBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE VALCIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE YAMAMOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIET ZARETSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROMI LASSALLY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,100 | $10,447 |
| FRANCES HARDY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,433 | $9,547 |
| PATRICK MCCABE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $60,100 | $600 |
| TODD KESSLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FRIEDMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KEHELA SHERWOOD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANIA SUSTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL BENTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CATALAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GIMBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE VALCIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11726 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 212, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049-5045
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROMI LASSALLY, 11726 SAN VICENTE BLVD 212, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN THOMAS, VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS
- Phone
- (424) 581-6296
- Website
- READYTOSUCCEEDLA.ORG
- 990-N for 2018 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: PATRICK MCCABE, 1514 17TH ST NO 205, SANTA MONICA CA 90404. Mailing address: 1514 17TH ST NO 205, SANTA MONICA CA 90404. Website: HTTPS://READYTOSUCCEEDLA.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-2282113 or by the name READY TO SUCCEED.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
READY TO SUCCEED (RTS) IS A NON PROFIT EMPOWERING FOSTER YOUTH IN COLLEGE TO PREPARE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD AND BUILD PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT. WE DO THIS THROUGH A UNIQUE, MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES OUR RTS STUDENTS WITH PERSONALIZED CAREER ADVISING, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS AND PLACEMENT IN PAID INTERNSHIPS. UPON COMPLETION OF OUR PROGRAM, RTS SCHOLARS HAVE THE SKILLS, RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPERIENCES THEY NEED TO LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS AND PURSUE THEIR DREAMS.
Program accomplishments
- STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO RTS PROGRAM ALUMNI PURSUING CAREERS IN MISSION-DRIVEN SECTORS WHERE COMPENSATION MAY BE LOWER THAN COMPARABLE PRIVATE-SECTOR ROLES. THIS SUPPORT HELPS REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS THAT MAY PREVENT ALUMNI FROM PURSUING CAREERS ALIGNED WITH THEIR EDUCATION AND LONG-TERM PROFESSIONAL GOALS. LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONS AND HELPS ALUMNI MAINTAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY AS THEY TRANSITION INTO THE WORKFORCE. BY REDUCING THE BURDEN OF EDUCATIONAL DEBT, THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT ALUMNI IN ADVANCING THEIR CAREERS AND ACHIEVING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC MOBILITY.Expenses $1,759,078 · grants $439,434
- CAREER ACCELERATOR PROGRAMTHE RTS CAREER ACCELERATOR PROGRAM IS A MULTI-YEAR CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FOSTER YOUTH AND FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS AS THEY TRANSITION FROM COLLEGE TO THE PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER ADVISING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO A NETWORK OF INDUSTRY MENTORS AND PROFESSIONALS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CAREER COACHING, WORKSHOPS ON PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT SUPPORT, AND FINANCIAL STIPENDS THAT ALLOW SCHOLARS TO PARTICIPATE IN CAREER-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES. BY ADDRESSING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS THAT OFTEN LIMIT ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, THE PROGRAM HELPS SCHOLARS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THEIR COLLEGE DEGREES AND LAUNCH CAREERS ALIGNED WITH THEIR GOALS.Expenses $1,273,643 · grants $531,369
- PROJECT DORM ROOM & SPECIAL PROGRAMSPROJECT DORM ROOM AND RELATED SPECIAL INITIATIVES PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT TO FOSTER YOUTH ENTERING COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM SUPPLIES DORM ROOM ESSENTIALS AND OTHER BASIC LIVING ITEMS TO INCOMING FRESHMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS ATTENDING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. RTS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS COORDINATE THE COLLECTION, PACKAGING, AND DELIVERY OF THESE SUPPLIES TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE THE BASIC NECESSITIES REQUIRED FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO CAMPUS LIFE. THESE EFFORTS REDUCE FINANCIAL STRAIN ON STUDENTS AND HELP THEM BEGIN THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE FEELING SUPPORTED AND PREPARED.Expenses $209,182 · grants $62,238
- ALUMNI & EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENTTHE ALUMNI AND EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS RTS SCHOLARS AFTER GRADUATION AS THEY BEGIN AND ADVANCE IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. ALUMNI RECEIVE ONGOING CAREER ADVISING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EARLY CAREER GROWTH. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS ALUMNI WITH MENTORS, INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, AND PEER NETWORKS THAT HELP FACILITATE CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND LONG-TERM PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. BY MAINTAINING ENGAGEMENT BEYOND GRADUATION, RTS STRENGTHENS ITS ALUMNI NETWORK AND SUPPORTS SUSTAINED ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $35,870
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2282113
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,351,347
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,696,283
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,655,828 | $4,624,441 | $4,351,347 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,352,816 | $4,183,213 | $3,282,663 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,548,021 | $2,851,054 | $3,092,875 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,235,730 | $1,841,246 | $1,450,992 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | $435,478 | $446,093 | $763,363 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: PATRICK MCCABE Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-2282113).
Questions about READY TO SUCCEED
- What is the EIN of READY TO SUCCEED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of READY TO SUCCEED is 83-2282113.
- Is READY TO SUCCEED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to READY TO SUCCEED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does READY TO SUCCEED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of READY TO SUCCEED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did READY TO SUCCEED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of READY TO SUCCEED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROMI LASSALLY.
- Who are the officers and directors of READY TO SUCCEED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,705 (ROMI LASSALLY, CEO & CO-FOUNDER).
- How much revenue does READY TO SUCCEED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,655,828, expenses of $4,624,441 and total assets of $4,351,347 at year end.
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