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Expanded Learning Alliance Expandla

EIN 87-3960379 · Los Angeles, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORTS, CONNECTS, AND ADVOCATES FOR EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE LA AREA. BY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH SCHOOL- AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, WE WILL BUILD SYSTEMS, PATHWAYS, AND PROCESSES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FIELD TO NURTURE A YOUNG PERSON'S NATURAL CURIOSITY, EMPOWER THEIR SELF-DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTIVATE THE VALUE THEY BRING TO MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
10
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$258,453, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $515,272 spent. CREATE A QUALITY & IMPACT FRAMEWORK AND MEASUREMENT TOOLS TASK FORCE, WHICH MEETS MONTHLY STARTING IN THE FALL. THE TASK FORCE WILL ASSESS WHAT HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING SHOULD LOOK LIKE IN PRACTICE. THEN, THEY WILL DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK AND TOOLS TO MEASURE PROGRAM EFFICACY AND IMPACT. THE TASK FORCE WILL BE GATHERING FEEDBACK FROM EXPANDLA'S NETWORK OF PROGRAM PROVIDERS.
  2. $281,159 spent. SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDERS, PARTICULARLY COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE. CREATED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES. THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINER NETWORK PREPARED PROVIDER'S STAFF TO BE BETTER FACILITATORS OF ANY KIND OF TRAINING FOR THE FIELD. THOSE TRAINERS WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER WORKSHOPS FOR THE WHOLE EXPANDLA NETWORK. THE SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOTCAMP TRAINED PROGRAM STAFF AND THEIR SUPERVISORS ON HOW TO BE MORE INTENTIONAL IN THE ACTIVITIES THEY FACILITATE FOR THEIR YOUTH.
  3. $271,130 spent. CREATION OF A NETWORK OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROVIDERS AND FOSTER COORDINATION WITHIN THE SECTOR TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. HOSTED QUARTERLY COUNTYWIDE NETWORK MEETINGS HOSTING APPROXIMATELY AN AVERAGE OF 120 ORGANIZATIONS AT EACH MEETING TO DISCUSS KEY ISSUES THAT IMPACT SERVICE DELIVER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR ORGANIZATION LEADERS TO CONNECT AND PARTNER. WE OFFERED GIVEAWAYS, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. IN ONE OF THOSE MEETINGS WE HOSTED A PRESS CONFERENCE IN CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL.
  4. $210,174 spent. LEAD STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TO SHIFT THE NARRATIVE AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPANDED LEARNING IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. HELP SYSTEMS LEADERS AND FUNDERS TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE EXPANDED LEARNING SECTOR AND WHAT RESOURCES AND POLICIES WOULD BE MOST IMPACTFUL. 2024 LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL PRESS CONFERENCE CONVENED AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA AFTERSCHOOL ADVOCACY ALLIANCE, GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDED LAUSD BOARD MEMBER MELVOIN, ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB BONTA, ASSEMBLY MEMBER TINA MCKINNOR, AND LA COUNCILMEMBER MONICA RODRIGUEZ TO CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF LEAVING THE LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL SO STUDENTS CAN CONTINUE TO LEARN AND DEVELOP USEFUL SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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