Friends of Expo Center was established as a 501 (c)(3) organization in 1998 to develop the site of the 1932 Los Angeles Swim Stadium and construct a state-of-the-art recreational and community center. The preservation of the historical integrity of the building, the original site of the 1932 Olympics, was an integral component of the construction. Through a unique partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, the Friends of Expo Center generated $30 million in public and private funding to build Expo Center. Today, a 30-member volunteer Board comprised of community and business leaders continues to provide strategic support and financial assistance to Expo Center.