2025-11-14T16:56:43-08:00 2025-06-30 332224992 Rowland & Abbis CPAs LLP 2082 Business Center Drive Suite 17 Irvine CA 92612 990 2024-07-01 273084801 ADVOT ADVO 3239353541 5870 W OLYMPIC BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90036 NAOMI ACKERMAN CEO 2025-09-18 true true MEDHAT ABBIS P03281802 9497521040 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 5870 W OLYMPIC BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90036 947150 false X theadvotproject.org X 2011 CA The Advot Project creates possibility by using art-based curriculums to teach communication and relationship skills. Empowering participants to find their voice and use it. We transform lives with the ripple effect of change. We aim to create a world of equality and justice in which every person can express their goals, needs, desires and fears. By teaching communication tools and relationship skills through art-based curriculums, we empower and equip participants to shift their belief systems and become self-advocates so that they can live their best lives and reach their full potential. 6 6 12 25 0 787562 918817 0 6234 1040 26 -3408 793822 916449 0 0 267541 308748 0 49025 539144 645179 806685 953927 -12863 -37478 206526 175120 659 6731 205867 168389 The Advot Project creates possibility by using art-based curriculums to teach communication and relationship skills. Empowering participants to find their voice and use it. false false 862827 Listen, Act, Change Curriculum: Served over 950 young people of promise living in poverty and/or impacted by incarceration. Through interactive workshops focused on healthy relationships, communication skills, and creative self-expression in theater and visual arts, we reached youth across schools, after-school programs, group homes, and juvenile detention facilities throughout Los Angeles County.Advots full-year arts enrichment program at New Village Girls Academy provided students with rotating learning opportunities in knitting, filmmaking, poetry, and leadership development. Through these rotations, participants developed creative skills, self-expression, collaboration, and confidence. Each rotation included hands-on projects and culminates in student showcases, highlighting both artistic growth and leadership development.The Fanny Possibility Fund: Provided college scholarships and ongoing mentoring to alumni of our Relationships 101 program, supporting their continued growth and educational success.Re-Imagine Reentry Program: Offered mentorship, guidance, and access to resources for youth transitioning out of LA County probation lockup facilities, helping them reenter their communities with confidence and purpose.First Annual Impact Report:Advot worked with consultants to revise and strengthen our evaluation methods and to develop new measurement and learning tools, which will be implemented in the 20252026 program year. We also produced our first Annual Impact Report to capture and communicate the outcomes of our work.Team Culture Consultation:Advot worked with a team culture consultant to strengthen organizational practices around diversity, equity, and inclusion. The work focused on culture management, internal communication, and increasing awareness of the racial and cultural identities of the students we serve.Curricular Materials/systems consultation:Advot worked with a consultant to streamline curricular materials and internal systems to improve program consistency and efficiency.Outreach and Expansion:Our team of facilitators expanded to 10 this year and we significantly expanded its outreach by launching the LAC program at five new locations. Successful partnerships resulted in program initiation at the Pomona Tech Center, Boyle Heights Tech Center, North Park High School, and Roosevelt High School. The program was also established at A Place Called Home Community Center, solidifying deeper community engagement and increased access to resources.Conferences:Our Managing Director attended the Rockwood Leadership Institute, bringing new leadership strategies and practices back to the team.The organization strategically invested in professional development to enhance program quality and expand its expertise in youth support. The Program Manager attended the National Mentoring Conference, enabling the integration of evidence-based best practices and the adoption of national standards for mentor training and relationship support into the LAC program. Furthermore, staff attended the Transformation of Youth Justice Symposium, which provided actionable insights on innovative program delivery methods, effective community collaboration models, and current legislative trends in youth-centered system reform. 862827 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false 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 true 15 15 true 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false CA X NAOMI ACKERMAN 3239353541 5870 W OLYMPIC BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90036 NAOMI ACKERMAN Executive Dir. 60.00 0.00 X 150000 0 18896 ANN KEE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 32.00 0.00 76396 0 7042 JARVIS GRIGGS PROBATION PROGRAM MANAGER 32.00 0.00 70360 0 6641 KACI HAMILTON VISIONARY TRAINER 16.00 0.00 50695 0 0 MARA SHUSTER-LEFKOWITZ VISIONARY TRAINER 16.00 0.00 26042 0 0 SARA RYAN VISIONARY TRAINER 16.00 0.00 23382 0 0 ANAT SADAN President 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHAWN LARE' BRINKLEY Vice President 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RABBI DANIEL SHER Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRYCE MERRYMAN Secretary 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TONY VIRAMONTES BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 396875 32579 1 false true false 0 537430 381387 918817 0 1040 1040 0 0 0 0 27293 30701 -3408 0 0 0 916449 1040 X 0 0 0 0 226396 226396 0 0 9733 9733 25546 25546 47073 47073 0 0 17427 14813 1568 1046 0 0 0 760 646 68 46 10381 10381 9522 8094 857 571 0 0 9860 8381 887 592 61267 61267 0 0 0 0 0 15597 13257 1404 936 VISIONARY TRAINERS 208227 208227 PROBATION PROGRAM MANAGER 70360 70360 GENERAL SUBCONTRACTORS 47394 40285 4265 2844 ADMINISTRTIVE COORDINATOR 31135 31135 163249 128749 1891 32609 953927 862827 42075 49025 204621 173218 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5407 3505 1580 1902 0 0 0 0 325 0 206526 175120 170 489 6731 659 6731 X 205867 168389 205867 168389 206526 175120 -37478 X false false false X 335061 421814 653292 787562 948852 3146581 0 0 335061 421814 653292 787562 948852 3146581 0 3146581 42 681 723 0 0 3147304 0.99980 0.99970 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5407 3505 1902 1902 6731 6731 X X X X X X X false GALA EVENT 27293 27293 4550 19835 6316 27293 27293 4550 19835 6316 30701 -3408 false false false false false false false false false NAOMI ACKERMAN Executive Dir. 150000 150000 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b MANAGEMENT REVIEWED RETURN WITH PREPARER PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BOARD DEVELOPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $372; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $372; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CATERING & REFRESHMENTS: Column (A) - Total = $10244; Column (B) - Program Services = $10244; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DEPRECIATION: Column (A) - Total = $1344; Column (B) - Program Services = $1344; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DEVELOPMENT&COMM. COORDINATOR: Column (A) - Total = $29974; Column (B) - Program Services = $29974; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DONOR APPRECIATION: Column (A) - Total = $1114; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1114 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $7004; Column (B) - Program Services = $5953; Column (C) - Management & General = $631; Column (D) - Fundraising = $420 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e FINANCE MANAGER: Column (A) - Total = $863; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $863; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e FRANNY POSSIBILITY FUND: Column (A) - Total = $16500; Column (B) - Program Services = $16500; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e GRANT WRITER: Column (A) - Total = $31075; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $31075 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MUSIC : Column (A) - Total = $3800; Column (B) - Program Services = $3800; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PODCAST: Column (A) - Total = $3473; Column (B) - Program Services = $3473; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROGRAM CONSULTANT: Column (A) - Total = $17480; Column (B) - Program Services = $17480; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROGRAM SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $7812; Column (B) - Program Services = $7812; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROGRAM VENUE RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $600; Column (B) - Program Services = $600; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $13342; Column (B) - Program Services = $13342; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e STATE TAX: Column (A) - Total = $25; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $25; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e VIDEO & MUSIC PROJECTS: Column (A) - Total = $16135; Column (B) - Program Services = $16135; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e YOUTH TRANSPORTATION: Column (A) - Total = $2092; Column (B) - Program Services = $2092; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0