2018-11-12T13:15:36-08:00 2017-12-31 953801469 Levitt & Rosenblum CPAs 10801 National Blvd Suite 604 Los Angeles CA 900644126 990 2017-01-01 953273046 LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY LOSA 2136232489 523 WEST 6TH STREET LOS ANGELES CA 90014 LINDA DISHMAN President & CEO 2018-11-09 true Frederica Levitt P00031584 3104411233 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z LINDA DISHMAN 523 WEST 6TH STREET STE 826 LOS ANGELES CA 90014 3132185 false false X WWW.LACONSERVANCY.ORG X 1978 CA THE LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE, PRESERVE, AND REVITALIZE THE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 21 21 20 300 0 1916023 2154564 499575 461723 62002 259800 -32582 -71333 2445018 2804754 0 0 1568516 1529419 0 105119 756241 879700 2324757 2409119 120261 395635 5029748 5864421 85404 97420 4944344 5767001 THE LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE, PRESERVE, AND REVITALIZE THE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. false false 733160 EDUCATION: The Conservancy raises awareness about and reinforces the value of Los Angeles Countys rich architectural and cultural heritage through its education programs. Each year, more than 10,000 Los Angeles natives and visitors discoverand, often, rediscover the historic and cultural fabric of downtown Los Angeless built environment through the Conservancys award-winning walking tour program. Seven different walking tours are held weekly with special seasonal tours offered year round. Youth initiatives, such as in-school residencies and Student Walking Tours, align with California State Standards and bring concepts of historic preservation to life for over 700 students each year. The Conservancys signature program, Last Remaining Seats, welcomes nearly 11,000 people to historic movie palaces to enjoy classic films. 672064 OUTREACH: Los Angeles Conservancy engages community stakeholders to advance recognition, preservation and revitalization of architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. Strategic outreach efforts include bi-monthly member newsletter, deploying monthly e-news for approx 31,000 subscriber and email alerts regarding preservation, special events, and a proactive public relations approach. The Conservancys website (www.laconservancy.org) serves as a critical resource for supporters, community members, government entities, businesses and members of the general public. With 28,000 followers on Facebook, 15,000 followers on Instagram, and 14,000 followers on Twitter, the Conservancy counts on a strong base of active online supporters. Communications efforts support membership growth and expand the reach of the Conservancys education programs and advocacy work. 631333 ADVOCACY: Los Angeles Conservancy advocates for the preservation of historically and culturally significant sites in Los Angeles County, strengthening communities, fostering economic development and enriching lives. The Conservancy works with residents, neighborhoods, local agencies, supporters, and government entities. Advocacy efforts include providing technical expertise (on topics, such as, effective alternatives to demolition or neglect of architecturally and culturally significant sites), sponsoring historic preservation workshops, taking direct action to preserve threatened historic places, and mobilizing support on behalf of its efforts. In 2017,the Conservancy worked with 10 community organizations, took direct action to help preserve 150 threatened historic sites, and mobilized nearly 3,000 people to take action on behalf of its preservation efforts. 2036557 true true false true false false true false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 20 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 21 21 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY 2136232489 523 WEST 6TH ST STE 826 LOS ANGELES CA 90014 WESLEY PHOA CHAIRMAN 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES CAMP ADVOCACY CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MAXINE GREENSPAN DEVELOPMT CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE DEASY SECRETARY 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALICE CARR TREASURER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA BRETTLER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CORINNA CHERIAN DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID COCKE DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOY FORBES DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH EDWARDS HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROELLA HSIEH LOUIE DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNA JACOBSON DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DIANE KEATON DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID KOPPLE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID C MARTIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW MEIERAN DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDY MEYERS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN MILLER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC B MOORE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC NEEDLEMAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STACY PAEK Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BILL E ROSCHEN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TED TANNER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAN WESTMAN Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RAYMOND WU ADVOCACY CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA DISHMAN President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X 220700 0 34954 ADRIAN FINE DIR. OF ADVOCACY 40.00 0.00 X 129000 0 13029 ELIZABETH LESHIN DIR. OF DEV. 40.00 0.00 X 110712 0 15907 CYNTHIA OLNICK DIR. OF COMM. 40.00 0.00 X 114376 0 12654 574788 76544 4 false true false 0 742858 326385 6160 1079161 2154564 HISTORICAL TOURS & EVENTS 900099 461723 461723 461723 221606 221606 0 0 0 237677 199483 38194 38194 38194 56615 326385 127948 -71333 -71333 0 0 0 2804754 461723 188467 0 0 0 0 255654 178765 36033 40856 0 1049895 931374 107037 11484 40980 34847 5281 852 89820 76376 11576 1868 93070 79140 11994 1936 0 43665 41021 2644 61250 53190 4111 3949 0 0 0 175024 158222 16802 0 225862 176097 27522 22243 29240 20860 5044 3336 0 187568 143737 30048 13783 6555 4916 1167 472 0 5625 5625 0 0 20303 15836 3046 1421 28511 20454 5138 2919 Architecture conservation prog 62158 62158 Conservation event rental 33939 33939 0 2409119 2036557 267443 105119 180403 85781 140320 245660 50000 225000 0 0 0 0 0 23492 35480 223852 144550 99605 79302 4524322 5181592 0 0 0 11606 11606 5029748 5864421 63737 71913 21667 25507 85404 97420 X 3038962 3654911 1905382 2112090 4944344 5767001 5029748 5864421 395635 427022 X false true X true false X 2161213 1610897 2228049 1952013 2154564 10106736 0 0 2161213 1610897 2228049 1952013 2154564 10106736 1179712 8927024 93526 124156 147576 147188 221606 734052 0 0 10840788 2242491 0.82350 0.83460 X false false 2537067 2537067 276853 69213 false 260044 271662 269666 276853 1078225 1617338 65011 67916 67417 69213 269557 404336 X 31 24 28 10 1 true 17 5965 true 129139 60790 68349 94713 83760 10953 79302 3359724 427022 127948 554970 2804754 2804754 2537067 127948 127948 2409119 2409119 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy THE CONSERVANCY WILL FROM TIME TO TIME INSPECT EACH EASEMENT PROPERTY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TERMS OF THE EASEMENT ARE BEING COMPLIED WITH AND TO ENFORCE THE EASEMENT IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH COMPLIANCE. SHOULD THE CONSERVANCY FIND THAT A VIOLATION OF THE EASEMENT HAS OCCURRED IT WILL ENFORCE ITS EASEMENT BY ALL LEGAL AND OTHER REMEDIES AVAILABLE. THE CONSERVANCY MAY REQUIRE RESTORATION OF THE PROPERTY TO THE CONDITION AND APPEARANCE THAT EXISTED PRIOR TO THE VIOLATION. ALTERNATIVELY, THE CONSERVANCY MAY RESTORE THE PROPERTY TO ITS PRIOR CONDITION AND BE REIMBURSED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES REASONABLY INCURRED. MONETARY DAMAGES ARE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR ANY BREACH OF THE EASEMENT.THE CONSERVANCY ALSO RESPONDS TO REQUESTS FROM OWNERS OF EASEMENT PROPERTIES TO REVIEW AND APPROVE PROPOSED WORK ON THE PROPERTIES CONSISTENT WITH THE EASEMENT. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. THE LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY REPORTS REVENUE AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION WHEN RECEIVED. EXPENSES INCURRED IN MONITORING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPLIANCE IS EXPENSED IN OPERATIONS. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS REPORTED ON THE BALANCE SHEET WILL BE USED FOR LEGAL EXPENSES IN THE EVENT DONOR DOES NOT COMPLY WITH PRESERVATION RESTRICTION. AS OF YEAR END, NO LEGAL EXPENSES HAVE BEEN INCURRED.TEXT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOOTNOTE REGARDING EASEMENTS:Temporarily restricted net assets at December 31, 2017, are available for the following purposes:Facade Easement Enforcement $ 1,715,270 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EVENT EXP. LINE 8B $127948 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S DIRECT FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES $127948 X false Benefit Dinner 383000 326385 56615 36561 51393 2195 37799 383000 326385 56615 36561 51393 2195 37799 127948 -71333 X X false false false false false false false false false false LINDA DISHMAN President & CEO 220700 11035 23919 255654 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISCUSSED AT BOARD ORIENTATION. WHEN BOARD MEMBERS IDENTIFY A CONFLICT, THEY ARE EXCLUDED FROM ALL COMMUNICATION ON THE ISSUE AND MUST NOT BE PRESENT IF THE ITEM IS DISCUSSED AT ANY BOARD MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE PRESIDENT AND CEO SUBMITS COMPARABLE STAFF SALARIES TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION AT THE ANNUAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING WHERE SALARIES ARE DISCUSSED FOR BUDGET PURPOSES. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IS IN THE ROOM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF ALL SALARIES, EXCEPT HER OWN, AND DOCUMENTS THE RESULT. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD SENDS AN EMAIL TO THE OFFICE MANAGER CONFIRMING THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S SALARY AND BONUS AS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.