Education
The Plus Me Project
LOS ANGELES, CA
Total revenue
$1.0M
Total expenses
$897K
Net assets
$610K
Grants received
$605K
37 grants
EIN
463506663
Tax year
2024
Mission
The plus me project activates the art of personal storytelling to build confidence in middle and high school youth. We believe everyone has a story that matters and since 2013 we have impacted over 100,000 students through out the county of los angeles
Programs
2 programs
Storytellers plus me supports students with discovering the power of their own personal narratives. With the help of our customized my story matters journals, students reflect on the impact of theitr life experiences and are guided through articulating the important characters, settings, events, and lessons from their lives. Every student concludes the workshop by sharing their story and connecting with their peers.
Writers plus me builds upon the work that was completed in our storytelers plus me program. Students continue to reflect on their story, but focus more attention on their writing. With help of our customized my story matters journals, students learn how to further articulate important moments from their lives and draft their stories. Every student concludes the workshop series by completing a drafted piece of their personal narrative.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
20 listed
RICHARD ORTIZ-REYES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$101K
40 hrs/wk
WALTER MARLOWE
TREASURER
—
2 hrs/wk
JEREMY PRESSER
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
KATE MOTONAGA
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
ROSITA MEDINA
PRESIDENT
—
2 hrs/wk
HENRY BRANDT
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
ANNJANETTE ISORDA
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
LAURA OLIVER-SUOS
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
NINA TORRES
SECRETARY
—
2 hrs/wk
LETY SANCHEZ
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
TERIO RUIZ
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
CRISTINA BRISKIE
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
JERRY LEEVER
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
MICHAEL WRIGHT
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
RITIKA ROSE
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
DIANA ISHAK
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
VELMA BROOKS-BENSON
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
BENJAMIN SALISBURY
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
TONY MORALES
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
BERNIER LAUREDAN
BOARD MEMBER
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2 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$605K from 21 funders · 37 grants · 2018–2024
$125K · 3 grants · 2019–2022
$98K · 5 grants · 2020–2024
$75K · 3 grants · 2021–2023
$70K · 3 grants · 2018–2023
$65K · 1 grant · 2022
$55K · 3 grants · 2020–2023
$25K · 1 grant · 2021
$20K · 1 grant · 2023