2026-06-15T11:33:23-07:00 2025-12-31 931596537 Brett Bradbury CPA PC 3780 KILROY AIRPORT WAY SUITE 200 LONG BEACH CA 90806 990 2025-01-01 952142369 Los Alamitos Youth Center LOSA 5624934043 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd Los Alamitos CA 90720 Lina Lumme CEO 5624934043 2026-06-15 true Brett Bradbury P01763136 5625171899 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lina Lumme 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd Los Alamitos CA 90720 1409239 false X https://theyouthcenter.org X 1952 CA Collaborative social, educational and recreational programs for children ages 5-18. 18 18 53 494 0 489997 376714 516122 540316 36942 35475 60748 112279 1103809 1064784 73692 67235 0 449660 465268 0 52257 371047 372278 894399 904781 209410 160003 2983883 3138579 1145274 1142365 1838609 1996214 The Los Alamitos Youth Center (the Youth Center) fulfills a mission to transform childrens lives one family at a time through collaborative social, educational, and recreational programs. Total 3,608 students served in 2025. false false 560189 67235 492013 After-School Programs and Summer Camps The Youth Center provides safe, enriching, and accessible programs that support youth and working families in our community. Our free after-school program for middle school students in grades 6 through 8 offers a structured and supervised environment during critical after-school hours, helping keep youth safe and engaged. Students receive daily homework assistance, tutoring, and opportunities to participate in sports, arts, and leadership activities. We also offer low-cost after-school childcare at two locations, serving more than 600 children each year. These programs provide families with reliable, affordable care while supporting students academic success and social development. Camp S.H.A.R.K. (Science, Hands-On, Art, Recreation, Knowledge) is our low-cost outdoor summer camp serving more than 500 children ages 5 through 12 annually. No child is turned away due to an inability to pay. The camp is screen-free and encourages children to connect with nature, build friendships, and participate in educational and creative activities. Together, these programs ensure that all children have access to safe spaces, caring mentors, and opportunities to learn and grow. 33053 48303 Recreational, Arts, and Educational Programs The Youth Center offers a variety of programs designed to inspire creativity, build skills, and support youth development. Our after-school music program is conducted in partnership with the Los Alamitos Unified School District and provides string and band instruction to public, home, and independent school students in grades K through 5. After one year of instruction, students in grades 1 through 5 may participate in the elementary string ensemble or jazz band. More than 250 students participate annually, and no child is turned away due to an inability to pay. Saturday classes are also offered to expand access and enrichment opportunities. The Leadership Academy serves 30 students each year and focuses on building essential life skills, including goal setting, cooking, banking, car insurance and maintenance, career readiness, and healthy living. Our Girls in STEM program is designed for elementary school students, with a focus on empowering girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and leadership activities, participants develop confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. This program helps break down barriers, inspire future innovators, and promote a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce. 11148 Every 15 Minutes Program The Youth Center partners with Los Alamitos High School to present the Every 15 Minutes program, a two-day educational experience that raises awareness about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving among teens. Through realistic crash reenactments, emergency response simulations, and impactful presentations by students and parents, the program highlights the real-life consequences of risky driving behaviors. By engaging participants in meaningful and reflective activities, the program encourages responsible decision-making and promotes greater community awareness and safety. 604390 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true 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 false false false false true 9 0 true 53 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X X Lina Lumme 5624934043 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd Los Alamitos CA 90720 Lina Lumme CEO 40.00 0.00 X 129786 0 11690 Nate Epstein Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Frankenberg President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Monica Wissuchek Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 William Chiem Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Arnie Fine Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Fontanilla Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Debbie Kent Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sam McCall Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shawn McLean Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Beth Piburn Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ashley Brewer Luong Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Forehan Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Kul Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tanya Meunier Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erica Weir Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kristin Dimiceli Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nikki Muller Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Prencavage Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 129786 11690 1 false false false 0 141022 235692 65059 376714 Aftr School & Summer Camp 611710 492013 492013 Rcrtnl, Arts, & Edu 611710 48303 48303 540316 29968 29968 0 0 0 135734 130227 5507 5507 5507 315023 141022 214188 100835 6541 40 6501 6501 0 Refunds and Settlements 900099 4943 4943 4943 1064784 546817 40418 0 67235 67235 0 0 141476 84886 56590 0 258390 247228 10297 865 0 31371 10861 20235 275 34031 17676 16282 73 0 0 25025 25025 0 0 2165 2165 9158 356 8802 0 0 0 0 0 14060 9221 4050 789 0 3411 3061 350 38125 38125 0 0 19090 13090 6000 Supplies 80508 37167 691 42650 Entrance and Activity Fees 52560 52560 Depreciation Expense 26286 26286 Contracted Services 22710 22260 450 79180 38789 33236 7155 904781 604390 248134 52257 470608 16102 364585 979768 500 0 0 0 0 0 23696 7342 2036827 104637 1945095 1932190 154667 173648 0 0 0 25232 29029 2983883 3138579 28191 30486 16839 36449 1100244 1075430 1145274 1142365 X 1778109 1995914 60500 300 1838609 1996214 2983883 3138579 160003 14440 -16838 X false true X true false X 284694 537332 774837 489997 376714 2463574 319872 527113 508089 516122 540316 2411512 0 0 45252 90504 60339 196095 649818 1154949 1343265 1006119 917030 5071181 48033 22620 24413 25733 46583 167382 0 48033 22620 24413 25733 46583 167382 4903799 5356 6485 17589 35548 35475 100453 0 5356 6485 17589 35548 35475 100453 44169 30588 35164 60748 107336 278005 4943 4943 699343 1192022 1396018 1102415 1064784 5454582 0.89900 0.90670 0.01840 0.01220 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 25232 4131 334 29029 25000 310 78 25232 1.00000 true false false 1199200 1199200 260800 23363 237437 531377 39475 491902 45450 41799 3651 1932190 X 1009824 14440 14440 995384 2165 67235 69400 1064784 835381 835381 2165 67235 69400 904781 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The Organization established the Marian Last Youth Center Charitable Fund (the Endowment) and designated $25,000 as the initial contribution. The Marian Last Youth Center Charitable Fund was established to provide the Youth Center with unrestricted financial support in perpetuity, ensuring the long-term sustainability of its programs. Part X : FIN48 Footnote GAAP provides accounting and disclosure guidance about positions taken by an organization in its tax returns that might be uncertain. Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken by the organization in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Scholarships $67235 Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Scholarships $67235 false Xmas Tree Lot 201074 3330 197744 121704 One Grand Project 146944 135567 11377 1500 621 2400 34880 2 108027 2125 105902 24294 7622 1100 20067 456045 141022 315023 1500 24294 8243 3500 176651 214188 100835 true 0 0 Scholarships 158 67235 Standard Program Fee Program Fee Waivers Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Assistance is granted in the form of scholarships for students with an inability to pay. X 12932 Fair Mkt Value X 29 6237 Fair Mkt Value X Brochures 1 6000 Fair Mkt Value X Rental and Catering 1 19140 Fair Mkt Value X Equipment 8 4759 Fair Mkt Value X Gift Cards 52 15991 Fair Mkt Value false true false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b All members of the board of directors were provided with a draft of the returns prior to submission to taxing authorities. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All members of the board are required to update the conflict of interest questionnaire annually. The questionnaires are reviewed by the executive committee, which summarizes them and presents the summary to the complete board of directors for review and further discussion. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors evaluates the Executive Director on a semi-annual basis and recommends any changes to the Executive Director's compensation on an annual basis. The treasurer reviews all compensation packages against industry benchmarks for similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are available following a request made at the Center's office at 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Form 990, Part XI, Line 8 - Prior Period Adjustments The Center identified an overstatement of fixed assets in which depreciation was not being taken on the Center's building for the past three years. As a result, a prior period adjustment was made to accumulated depreciation, decreasing net assets by $16,838.