SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

892 E 48TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5451

In care of

% MARY HOFMANN

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Teresita Ruiz, 892 E 48th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Signed the 990

Diana Pinto, Executive Director

Phone

(323) 234-1471

Website

www.southcentrallamp.org

Return prepared by

ZIELINSKI & ASSOCIATES PC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4571388 or by the name SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC.

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

Our Mission is to provide programs that empower women and their families to reach their full potential in a supportive, nurturing environment through education, building self-esteem, and strengthening community relationships.

Program accomplishments

• The Early Childhood Program provided 79 children (61 preschoolers, 18 infants and toddlers), ages 0-5, offering each child 612.5 hours of Early Education. For a total of 48,387 hours of onsite Early Education. Results of Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessments revealed that all children made developmental gains. Children ages 3-5 showed significant gains, as measured by the percentage who advanced to the top developmental levels - which indicate ready or nearly ready for kindergarten entry - in each of the following domains (pre-post): self-regulation (0%-61%), social-emotional (3%-66%), language/literacy (0%-68%), math (0%-63%), health (3%-68%), and physical development (3%-63%). By years end, a higher percentage of children had also developed important skills for starting kindergarten, such as writing their name (63%-96%) and using scissors correctly (63%-83%). We referred 16% of preschoolers for evaluation for developmental delays (national average is 6.4%) to ensure they received timely early intervention, as appropriate.
  Expenses $814,972 · revenue $619,780
• The Parent Education program provided Family Literacy parenting classes to 30 mothers for a total of 231 hours per person and a total of 6930 hours for the entire group. Additionally, we provided 20 online hours of parenting classes to 13 parents for a total of 260 parenting hours to the entire group. We also provided a total of 578 hours of Kinship support to 17 adults. Lastly, we offered 3 weekly hours of PCILA classes (Parent Child Interactive Literacy Activities) to 30 mothers equipping them with the tools and strategies to support their childrens learning at home. In the Family Literacy program, pre- and post-surveys revealed increases in mothers engagement in activities that promote childrens learning and development, pre- and post-program surveys showed an increase - to three or more times per week - in mothers engagement in activities that support their childs development, including talking about letters of the alphabet (39%-61%), asking predictive questions while reading (29%-50%), and encouraging use of crayons or other writing tools (68%-89%). Mothers also reported increased involvement in their childrens education and community. More visited the library monthly (21%-50%) and regularly communicated with their childs teacher (36%-57%), attended school events (46%-79%), and participated in parent meetings such as PTA (14%-36%). Additionally, the percentage of mothers who felt confident in their ability to be a leader in their community rose from 29% to 61%.
  Expenses $336,347 · revenue $277,075
• The English as Second Language program (ESL) provided 30 women with 408 hours per participant for a total of 12,240 ESL hours for the entire group. In addition, we provided community ESL classes to 36 adults for a total of 288 hours of ESL instruction. To measure English language and literacy gains, we administered the updated, standardized CASAS assessment. Of the 24 mothers with a pre- and post-test score, 92% (22) made a gain. Of those who made a gain, 16 (73%) achieved significant gains by reaching their goal or beyond. Students reported greater confidence using English in everyday situations such as medical visits, shopping, school, and work. They also demonstrated their skills by participating in community events where they performed or spoke in English. The ESL curriculums integration of womens empowerment and mental health further increased vocabulary that enhanced their holistic growth. In addition we provided 10 weeks of ESL online instruction to 16 adults totaling 320 hours for the collective.
  Expenses $119,633 · revenue $121,784
• Highlights- Along with providing our regular programming, South Central LAMP provided other supportive services. South Central LAMP provided food to 435 households (average amount of individuals impacted 2175) during our weekly food distribution. Our Family Enrichment program offered a STEAM afterschool
  Expenses $197,300
• program that provided 30 children Kinder - fifth grade which provide each student with 612.5 hours of STEAM activities and homework help. A total of 18,375 collective hours for all 30 children. Along with providing STEAM activities and homework help for the children, we also provided 22 parenting workshops to the 46 parents of the children in the0
• afterschool program. Lastly, from June 9-13, 56 children and 26 parents participated in Camp LAMP, which featured on-site STEAM activities with an enchanted forest theme and a special visit from The Reptile Guy. Participants also enjoyed field trips to Adventure City and the Craft Contemporary Museum. Participation in Camp LAMP dropped due to ICE Raids0

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.

IRS record

EIN

95-4571388

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

1996

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P60)

Assets (IRS master file)

$3,410,112

Income (IRS master file)

$2,043,304

Filing history

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 95-4571388).

Questions about SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC is 95-4571388.

Is SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.

Are donations to SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC 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 SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC 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 SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC 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 SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Teresita Ruiz.

Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,150 (Diana Pinto, Executive Director).

How much revenue does SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES MINISTRY PROJECT INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,043,304, expenses of $2,168,274 and total assets of $3,410,112 at year end.

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