LITERACY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LITERACY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

EIN 01-0777856 · Youth Development - Agricultural (O52)

What they do

Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) Was Founded In 1998 By Passionate Bayview-Hunters Point Youth Who Saw The Environmental Injustices, Pollution, and Health Crises Plaguing Their Neighborhood and Envisioned A Greener, Healthier Future for Their Community. Since Then, LEJ Has Worked With and for The Community to Fight Environmental Injustices In Bayview-Hunters Point Such As Toxic Pollution From The Former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard; Grown and Planted 250,000+ Native Plants to Restore Local Urban Parklands Such As Herons Head Park and Candlestick Point SRA for The Health of The Community and Environment; Introduced Thousands of Bayview-Hunters Point School Children to The Wonders of Nature Right In Their Community Through The Eco-Adventures Program; and Provided Green Job Training, Through The Eco-Apprenticeship Program, for Hundreds of Underserved, Local Youth Ages 18-25 Who Have Gone On to Environmental Careers. Today, LEJ Serves More Than 1,200 Youth and Community Members Ann

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $74.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

74.7%of expenses went to mission work86.80% of revenue

8.0%of expenses went to fundraising9.30% of revenue

$116.23spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

17.3%of expenses went to management and office costs20.10% of revenue

$0.84in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

93.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $195,496 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $148,196 for HOLLIS PIERCE JENKINS (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services74.7% of expenses86.80% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs17.3% of expenses20.10% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations8.0% of expenses9.30% of revenue

Total expenses116.20% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202474.7% mission

202369.0% mission

202286.3% mission

202182.0% mission

202081.2% mission

201980.3% mission

201871.2% mission

201781.2% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,204,234

Expenses$1,399,730

Annual shortfall $195,496 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,045,303 · 74.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$242,425 · 17.3% of expenses

Fundraising$112,002 · 8.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,204,234

Expenses$1,399,730

Assets$1,179,618

Income$1,204,234

Contributions$1,126,182

Mission work (program services)$1,045,303

Fundraising$112,002

Management and general$242,425

Executive compensation (total)$91,124

Accounting fees$1,100

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

HOLLIS PIERCE JENKINSEXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $148,196

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

HOLLIS PIERCE JENKINSEXECUTIVE DIR.

AMY WHITTAKERBOARD MEMBER

FRANK BUNCOM IVBOARD MEMBER

HUW LESTERTREASURER

KAMRON HACKBOARD MEMBER

POUNEH GHAFFARIANBOARD MEMBER

PREETI ARIGALASECRETARY

RICHARD CADIZBOARD MEMBER

VERNON HANEYBOARD MEMBER

WENDY BRUMMERPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2003
Location: 1150 Caroll Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
County: City and County of San Francisco
In care of: Wendy Brummer
Primary officer: Wendy Brummer, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailstaff@lejyouth.org Phone(415) 282-6840

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: OCONNOR & COMPANY
NTEE classification: Youth Development - Agricultural (O52)
IRS tax category: Youth Development - Agricultural