2024-11-14T22:07:36-08:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 474391440 Better Brothers Los Angeles Corporation BETT 8184300114 4644 Don Zarembo Dr Los Angeles CA 90008 Vincent Holmes President & CEO 2024-11-14 true 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X 4644 Don Zarembo Dr Los Angeles CA 90008 317309 false X www.betterbrothersla.com X 2015 CA The specific purposes for which Better Brothers Los Angeles is organized are: To create, implement and support social and educational programming that educates, informs and strengthens LGBTQ communities of color. To provide programming and support services to LGBTQ communities of color that increase social well-being and psycho-social development while improving the perception and interaction of LGBTQ individuals in their respective ethnic communities. To increase financial and health opportunities through educational efforts that strengthen the stability of LGBTQ communities of color. 5 0 0 0 268291 317304 0 4 5 0 268295 317309 0 0 0 0 0 251637 370599 251637 370599 16658 -53290 126316 73026 0 126316 73026 The specific purposes for which Better Brothers Los Angeles is organized are: To create, implement and support social and educational programming that educates, informs and strengthens LGBTQ communities of color. To provide programming and support services to LGBTQ communities of color that increase social well-being and psycho-social development while improving the perception and interaction of LGBTQ individuals in their respective ethnic communities. To increase financial and health opportunities through educational efforts that strengthen the stability of LGBTQ communities of color. false false 267260 231978 Truth Awards: The award ceremony was created in 2015 to highlight the contributions of the Black LGBTQ community and its allies. The goal of the award ceremony is to refocus the lens through which the Black LGBTQ community is seen and perceived by showcasing examples of courage, leadership and excellence. Held annually, the awards ceremony also supports scholarships provided to LGBTQ youth attending college and vocational programs. The award ceremony averages 500 attendees, 1.5 million social media impressions, and garners national media attention. Since 2020, the award ceremony has been broadcasted nationally on the Fox Soul network and KTLA 5, viewed by their 44 million subscribers. 70691 18712 66614 To increase scholarships for LGBTQ+ youth, each year a fundraiser is held where attendees attend a dinner gathering. Attendees have an opportunity to network and socialize while donating to the scholarship fund. Former scholarship recipients attend and provide attendees with an update of their educational/academic pursuits and thank attendees for their contributions. Attendees: 100 31521 Quarterly, BBLA sponsors a series of facilitated discussions where expert panelist provide attendees with information on a host of issues. Topics have included mental health, Covid-19/Monkey Pox Vaccination, and family related social services. These engagements allow individuals to meet and share common experiences and reinforce a sense of community while continuing to be responsive to health concerns and whole person care. 369472 true false false false false false false false false 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 false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 5 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X Varian Hamilton 8184300114 4644 Don Zarembo Dr Los Angeles CA 90008 X S Michelle Seaton Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erica Graves Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andre Scipio Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vincent Holmes President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Varian Hamilton Vice President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 317304 317304 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 317309 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Truth Awards Catering 134068 134068 Truth Awards Production 120143 120143 Scholarship Disbursements 56750 56750 Community engagement 24174 24174 35464 34337 1127 370599 369472 1127 0 120811 61931 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5505 11095 126316 73026 0 0 X 126316 73026 126316 73026 126316 73026 -53290 X false false false X 116014 158183 91208 268291 317304 951000 0 0 0 0 116014 158183 91208 268291 317304 951000 0 0 951000 3 3 0 3 3 0 0 116014 158186 91208 268291 317304 951003 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X Deposits 11094 Rounding 1 11095 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Vincent Holmes & Erica Graves are siblings Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.