EIN 45-3785398

Firework Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
To empower children from underserved communities by igniting their inner light through the arts; to promote, support and encourage the education of children; to provide children with life experiences through programs and classes; to encourage and prom...
Total revenues
$1,263,585
2023
Total expenses
$454,031
2023
Total assets
$990,421
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Firework Foundation

To promote, support and encourage the education of childrencamp Firework is a sleep away experience in nature where kids can have a safe space to discover their spark through artistic programming and bring that sparkle home to their communities.
Our camp Firework reunions offer a creative space for campers to reconnect with their peers and counselors while reflecting on how camp impacted their lives and how they are using the Firework pillars in their everyday lives.
Laamp is a one-week intensive music production workshop where leaders in training (lit's) have a creative outlet to experience the full process of making music from start to finish alongside experienced producers and musicians.
The Firework Foundation, in partnership with the young producers group, launched a virtual music after-school program to help kids connect with the arts during covid. In this second year the program included 25 children. The organization hopes to grow this program in future years.
Asu fidm is a fashion school in los angeles whom we partner with to offer one-to-two-day workshops where leaders in training (lit's) are mentored by fashion experts to offer hands-on experience in the art of design.

Who funds Firework Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way MiamiGeneral Support$49,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$25,340
JD Finish Line FoundationLouder Than Words Program$25,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Firework Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Angela LercheExecutive Director / Vice President$95,481

Financials for Firework Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,353,560
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,515
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-120,490
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$26,000
Total revenues$1,263,585

Form 990s for Firework Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-14990View PDF
2020-122022-04-18990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $49,000 from United Way Miami
March 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Mourning Dove Foundation
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsYouth development programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
15821 Ventura Blvd 370
Encino, CA 91436
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
fireworkfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(818) 990-0550
IRS details
EIN
45-3785398
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O12: Youth Development Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0189490
FTB Entity ID
3421876
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-16
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