LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. (formerly IVYP)
Rooting in Isla Vista, nurturing Central Coast families
LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. (formerly IVYP)
EIN: 95-3007419
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
LEAP mitigates the effects of poverty, racism, and trauma by providing high-quality, trauma-informed child care, comprehensive, culturally-sensitive family support, and visionary community leadership.
Notes from the nonprofit
We are deeply committed to equity and regularly evaluate our programs, policies and practices through an equity lens. This evaluation takes place on both the board and staff level.
Ruling year
1983
Executive Director
Lori Lander Goodman
Assistant Executive Director
Juan Pimentel
Main address
P.O. Box 1332
GOLETA, CA 93116 USA
Formerly known as
Isla Vista Youth Projects, Inc.
EIN
95-3007419
Child welfare
Youth services
Early childhood education
Population served
Children and youth
Ethnic and racial groups
Low-income people
NTEE code
Children's and Youth Services (P30)
Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions (B21)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reports Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
Isla Vista Youth Projects seeks to mitigate the effects of poverty, racism and trauma.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
LEAP Children's Center
The LEAP Children's Center provides high-quality, trauma informed childcare to 130 children across two sites.
LEAP Family Resource Center
The LEAP Family Resource Center strengthens families by providing classes and resources for families experiencing stress. Specific services include: Emergency Food Pantry, Parenting Classes, Couples Classes, Grandparenting Classes, Diaper Bank, Immigrant resources, MediCal enrollment support, Calfresh enrollment support, resume support, resource and referral.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of financial literacy courses conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of students who perform at average or above on standardized testing
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of meals served or provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The pandemic led to a tremendous increase in need
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We provide high-quality child care and comprehensive family support in order to strengthen family functioning and assure that children succeed in school.
We also seek to build a collaborative, integrated community so that all children and all families can reach their highest potential.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Provide high-quality early care and education for children from birth to 5 years old.
2. Provide enriching, safe after school care at Goleta elementary schools
3. Provide for families basic needs by facilitating access to food security, health care, housing resources and child care
4. Strengthen families through classes which increase knowledge of parenting, budget management, safety and health
5. Engage the community in coordinated actions to support the success of all children and families.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
IVYP has been a community based, responsive organization since 1971. Deeply embedded in local community activism and needs, IVYP has strong expertise in building trust with families and in caring for children.
Our Executive Director is a social worker with more than 25 years experience in nonprofit leadership. Our programs are led by experienced, committed individuals who excel and engaging families.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Over the years, thousands of children have attended our preschool and our after school program. We are now seeing second, and even third generations of families engaging with our programs. We began by serving 12 children in a small preschool, today we serve 130 infants/toddlers and preschoolers across two sites. We have grown our programs to serve the changing needs of the Goleta Valley community.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is hard to come up with good questions to ask people
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2023 info
1.53
Months of cash in 2023 info
2.7
Fringe rate in 2023 info
28%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. (formerly IVYP)
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. (formerly IVYP)
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. (formerly IVYP)
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
This snapshot of LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. (formerly IVYP)’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$10,148 | -$164,207 | $737,388 | $635,683 | $318,656 |
| As % of expenses | -0.4% | -5.1% | 20.7% | 19.2% | 7.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$49,496 | -$203,571 | $701,401 | $591,578 | $265,941 |
| As % of expenses | -1.9% | -6.3% | 19.5% | 17.6% | 5.9% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
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| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $2,472,140 | $3,037,050 | $3,943,719 | $3,952,556 | $4,721,008 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 16.3% | 22.9% | 29.9% | 0.2% | 19.4% |
| Program services revenue | 15.1% | 7.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Government grants | 69.2% | 71.1% | 84.8% | 78.7% | 87.7% |
| All other grants and contributions | 15.7% | 21.8% | 14.7% | 20.3% | 11.4% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $2,514,069 | $3,202,438 | $3,566,869 | $3,314,880 | $4,422,297 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 19.7% | 27.4% | 11.4% | -7.1% | 33.4% |
| Personnel | 78.7% | 79.2% | 76.7% | 72.8% | 72.5% |
| Professional fees | 4.2% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Occupancy | 4.2% | 4.1% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Interest | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 12.7% | 12.7% | 13.3% | 19.8% | 18.5% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $2,553,417 | $3,241,802 | $3,602,856 | $3,358,985 | $4,475,012 |
| One month of savings | $209,506 | $266,870 | $297,239 | $276,240 | $368,525 |
| Debt principal payment | $179,787 | $0 | $359,892 | $297,354 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $126,022 | $122,650 | $177,672 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $2,942,710 | $3,508,672 | $4,386,009 | $4,055,229 | $5,021,209 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Months of cash | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 1.1 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Cash | $213,884 | $705,183 | $922,630 | $1,288,087 | $997,841 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $514,689 |
| Receivables | $238,711 | $43,177 | $202,796 | $134,125 | $472,019 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $1,872,069 | $1,872,070 | $1,998,091 | $2,120,740 | $2,298,413 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 33.0% | 35.1% | 34.7% | 34.8% | 34.4% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 31.0% | 49.8% | 30.9% | 17.5% | 28.2% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $1,195,668 | $992,097 | $1,693,498 | $2,285,076 | $2,483,217 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,000 | $37,760 |
| Total net assets | $1,195,668 | $992,097 | $1,693,498 | $2,331,076 | $2,520,977 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Lori Lander Goodman
Lori Lander Goodman has more than twenty five years’ experience strengthening nonprofits in communities across the United States, from Cincinnati to San Francisco and New York. She has worked to bring mission-driven fundraising and strategic planning to the forefront of the organizations she has served. Lori became the Executive Director of Isla Vista Youth Projects in January 2018, having previously served as the Chief Development Officer at CALM. She currently serves as the Chair of the Courage to Lead Alumni Community, is on the Executive Committee of Kids Network and is a member of the Resilient Santa Barbara County Steering Committee. Lori earned her BA in Women’s Studies from UC Santa Cruz, her MSW at the University of Southern California and a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Hebrew Union College. In 2016, Lori received her honorary doctorate in Nonprofit Management. Lori is a Jeopardy! champion.
Assistant Executive Director
Juan Pimentel
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. (formerly IVYP)
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. (formerly IVYP)
Board of directorsas of 09/13/2023
Board of directors data
Chuck Flacks
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
Last updated: 09/13/2023GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Professional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G
Solicitation activities
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