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Nonprofit · EIN 95-4372410

LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

Financials

$1.5M$739K2022$1.1M$744K2023$1.4M$668K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$1,444,872$668,330$776,542$3,217,417$54,353$3,163,064
July 31, 2024990$1,139,777$744,292$395,485$2,448,752$62,230$2,386,522
July 31, 2023990$1,503,394$738,996$764,398$2,064,742$73,705$1,991,037
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$188,919
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$973,061
Net gain from sales of assets
$967,792
Net income from fundraising events
$279,371
Net income from gaming
$3,521
Other revenue
$282,892

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$380,930
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,000
Program services (functional)
$648,844
Management and general (functional)
$19,486

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,448,752
Total assets, end of year
$3,217,417
Total liabilities, end of year
$54,353
Net assets, end of year
$3,163,064
Gross receipts
$1,498,761
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1992
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIESHA NIXPRESIDENT, CEO
Officer
0.5$0
AJ HARRISCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
0.5$0
JOSHUA GREENSECRETARY
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA RAMBISPRESIDENT, CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JOSHUA GREENGENERAL COUNSEL
Officer
0.5$0
AJ HARRISCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA RAMBISPRESIDENT, CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JANIE DREXELCHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director
0.5$0
AJ HARRISCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, A
Officer
0.5$0
JOSHUA GREENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, GENER
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2275 E MARIPOSA AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-5029
In care of
% AJ HARRIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KIESHA NIX, 2275 E MARIPOSA AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
Signed the 990
AJ HARRIS, CFO
Phone
(310) 426-6000
Return prepared by
PWC US TAX LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4372410 or by the name LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION IS A REGISTERED 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION AND THE OFFICIAL TEAM CHARITY OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP UNDERSERVED YOUTH DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES IN EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND SPORTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THESE AREAS.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NON-CASH GRANTS/ALLOCATIONS MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS THOSE OFFERING SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN AND LOCAL YOUTH PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $233,750 · grants $233,750
  • BASKETBALL COURT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
    Expenses $142,860 · grants $142,860
  • LAKERS ALL-ACCESS IS AN LA SPORTS COMMISSION FUNDRAISER EVENT THAT BRINGS ALL THE SPORTS ENTITIES TOGETHER. RAFFLES ARE HELD AT THIS EVENT AS WELL.
    Expenses $118,232 · revenue $5,376
  • BASKETBALL CLINICS ARE HELD ONCE OR TWICE MONTHLY FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS BETWEEN THE AGES OF FIVE AND EIGHTEEN AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS, HOLA, PARKS AND CITY FACILITIES.
    Expenses $81,106
  • HEALTH AND FITNESS CLINICS HELD ONCE OR TWICE MONTHLY FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS BETWEEN THE AGES OF FIVE AND EIGHTEEN AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS, SCHOOLS, PARKS AND CITY FACILITIES.
    Expenses $54,008
  • NONE PROJECTED RELATED
    Expenses $18,888 · grants $4,320

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-4372410
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,217,417
Income (IRS master file)
$1,498,761

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$1,444,872$668,330$3,217,417XML
990July 2024$1,139,777$744,292$2,448,752XML
990July 2023$1,503,394$738,996$2,064,742XML
990July 2022$248,787$195,901$1,238,689IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS

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 95-4372410).

Questions about LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION is 95-4372410.
Is LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION 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 LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names KIESHA NIX.
Who are the officers and directors of LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,444,872, expenses of $668,330 and total assets of $3,217,417 at year end.

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