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Escala Initiative Inc

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2011
  • EIN: 27-2704326

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Economic Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$502k (2024)

Expenses
$380k (2024)

Total Assets
$225k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending April
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$502,077
Expenses
$380,374
Net Income
$121,703
Net Assets
$225,360
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500,799
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,272
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,300
13.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,360
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $225,360
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maureen Miskovic (Chief Operating Officer) $50,000 $0 $1,180
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $1,300 $0 $0
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sunil Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanaz Eshaghian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mera Granburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 6, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$446,852
Expenses
$625,247
Net Income
-$178,395
Net Assets
$103,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $446,843
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $15,599
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,000
8.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,657
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $103,657
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maureen Miskovic (Chief Operating Officer) $50,000 $0 $20,968
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $15,599 $0 $6,541
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sunil Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanaz Eshaghian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mera Granburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$521,888
Expenses
$543,932
Net Income
-$22,044
Net Assets
$286,027
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $521,760
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $38
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $90
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,520
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,000
9.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $298,020
Total Liabilities $11,993
Net Assets $286,027
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maureen Miskovic (Chief Operating Officer) $50,000 $0 $32,661
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $13,520 $0 $8,831
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Ford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Gould (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Lane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sunil Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jit Bhattacharya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanaz Eshaghian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$504,957
Expenses
$466,082
Net Income
$38,875
Net Assets
$308,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $504,877
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $80
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,480
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,265
16.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $327,138
Total Liabilities $19,067
Net Assets $308,071
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maureen Miskovic (Chief Operating Officer) $77,265 $0 $25,555
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $12,480 $0 $10,800
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Alcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Ford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Gould (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Lane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sunil Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jit Bhattacharya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanaz Eshaghian (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$337,679
Expenses
$333,048
Net Income
$4,631
Net Assets
$269,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $336,481
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $990
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $208
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,480
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,667
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $280,893
Total Liabilities $11,698
Net Assets $269,195

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$328,284
Expenses
$390,878
Net Income
-$62,594
Net Assets
$264,560
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $327,735
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $549
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,480
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,583
12.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,473
Total Liabilities $4,913
Net Assets $264,560
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $12,480 $0 $10,719
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Alcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Ford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Gould (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Lane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Schneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Arrarte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$406,905
Expenses
$400,537
Net Income
$6,368
Net Assets
$326,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $406,358
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $547
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,480
3.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,250
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $333,523
Total Liabilities $7,027
Net Assets $326,496
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $12,480 $0 $0
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Alcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Ford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Gould (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Lane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Schneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Arrarte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 30, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,875
Expenses
$324,815
Net Income
-$76,940
Net Assets
$320,128
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,841
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,480
3.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,958
18.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $351,091
Total Liabilities $30,963
Net Assets $320,128
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $12,480 $0 $0
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Alcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Ford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Gould (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Lane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Schneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Arrarte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$371,373
Expenses
$292,148
Net Income
$79,225
Net Assets
$397,068
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $371,339
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,480
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $620
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $54,167
18.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $397,725
Total Liabilities $657
Net Assets $397,068
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $12,480 $0 $0
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Alcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Ford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Gould (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Lane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Schneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Arrarte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,660
Expenses
$166,040
Net Income
$32,620
Net Assets
$317,843
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,761
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $43
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$144
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,480
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $511
0.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $42,708
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $317,849
Total Liabilities $6
Net Assets $317,843
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $12,480 $0 $0
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Alcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Ford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Gould (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Lane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Schneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Arrarte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel R Revers (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 4, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$131,914
Expenses
$75,139
Net Income
$56,775
Net Assets
$285,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,882
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,480
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $195
0.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $285,399
Total Liabilities $176
Net Assets $285,223
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lawrence S Coben (Executive Director) $0 $12,480 $0
Doug Dunn (Secretary Director) $0 $0 $0
John Crary (Treasuurer Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Alcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Ford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Gould (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melik Kaylan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Lane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Schneider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Stanish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Steinmetz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Vanech (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,585
Expenses
$212,602
Net Income
$30,983
Net Assets
$228,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,529
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $56
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,287
1.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $35,838
16.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,551
Total Liabilities $103
Net Assets $228,448

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990
Filed on April 4, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,124
Expenses
$84,882
Net Income
$98,242
Net Assets
$197,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,051
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $73
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $944
1.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $12,532
14.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,465
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $197,465

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$130,526
Expenses
$31,303
Net Income
$99,223
Net Assets
$99,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,526
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,223
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $99,223

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