Friends of GALA (FoGALA) is solving economic and gender disparities that exist within STEM fields today, by removing interpersonal, academic and financial barriers for all girls who attend Girls Academic Leadership Academy.Our vision is to remove personal and educational barriers to achievement by opening access to resources, mentors and opportunities for girls, 6th through 12th grade, living in Los Angeles. We achieve this by raising awareness, securing funds, advocating for public all-girls education in STEM, and creating connections for industry leaders to directly impact their future.GALAs vision is to address the projected workforce shortfall of engineers and scientists in the United States, and the ongoing gender and racial inequities in STEM fields. Recognizing that all-girls schools boost the academic achievement and self-confidence of young women in general, and in STEM education in particular, GALA is designed to provide 6th-12th grade girls with a clear pathway to college an
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No paid executives reported in 2023. Friends of GALA reported 10 unpaid officers and board members on its 990.
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What Education executives earn in California
Friends of GALA reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable education organization in California earns a median of $121,894.
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In 2023, Friends of GALA reported $1.1M in total revenue and $674k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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