Housing And Economic Rights Advocates
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 03/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2573758
Organization Overview
Housing And Economic Rights Advocates is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Housing And Economic Rights Advocates employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housing And Economic Rights Advocates is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Housing And Economic Rights Advocates generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HERA IS A CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT LEGAL SERVICE AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING CALIFORNIANS - PARTICULARLY THOSE MOST VULNERABLE - BUILD A SAFE, SOUND FINANCIAL FUTURE, FREE OF DISCRIMINATION AND ECONOMIC ABUSES, IN ALL ASPECTS OF HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL CONCERNS. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES, CONSUMER WORKSHOPS, TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING SUPPORT, CREATE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND ENGAGE IN POLICY WORK LOCALLY, STATEWIDE AND NATIONALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HERA IS THE ONLY CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE NONPROFIT LAW OFFICE DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING MORTGAGE LENDING, SERVICING, FORECLOSURE, COLLECTIONS AND CREDIT PROBLEMS IN CALIFORNIA, WITH MOST OF OUR SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE GREATER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA, CENTRAL VALLEY AREA, WITH GROWING SERVICES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WITH OUR OFFICE LOCATED IN OAKLAND. WE HAVE A BROAD ASSET BUILDING/PRESERVATION AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION MISSION. WE ARE UNUSUAL IN OUR COMBINATION OF SERVICE STRATEGIES, ENGAGING IN (1) EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES OF VULNERABLE RESIDENTS TARGETED FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF PREDATORY PRACTICES (NOT JUST HOUSING RELATED); (2) LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS CLASS ACTIONS BENEFITING MANY HUNDREDS, SOMETIMES THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AT A TIME; (3) TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS, GOVERNMENT STAFF, HOUSING COUNSELORS, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND HANDLE ABUSES DIRECTED TOWARDS CONSUMERS; (4) RESEARCH ON THE SCOPE AND IMPACT OF SUCH ABUSIVE PRACTICES; (5) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO PROFESSIONALS ON THEIR CASES; (6) COMMUNITY ORGANIZING ON CONSUMER ISSUES; AND (7) POLICY WORK. HERA ALSO ADDRESSES ALMOST ALL OTHER FORMS OF HOUSEHOLD DEBT AND CREDIT PROBLEMS INCLUDING MEDICAL DEBT, CREDIT CARD DEBT, STUDENT LOANS, AND HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION COLLECTIONS ACTIVITY, AS WELL AS EXPANDING OUR WORK ON WRONGFUL CREDIT REPORTING. THESE KINDS OF PRACTICES CAN RESULT IN RESIDENTS BEING DENIED CREDIT, PAYING MUCH HIGHER INTEREST RATES ON LOANS, HIGHER INSURANCE RATES, AND POSSIBLY BEING LOCKED OUT OF CERTAIN KINDS OF JOBS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maeve Brown Executive Director | 0 | $161,823 | |
Scott Chang Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Berger Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Price Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Espinosa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Gee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,329,520 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $571,042 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,900,562 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $123,989 |
| Investment income | $3,291 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,028,296 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $161,824 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,094 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,106,006 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $56,587 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,509 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $41,913 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,603 |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,791 |
| Office expenses | $161,137 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,070 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,846 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,185 |
| Insurance | $11,468 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,798,939 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $592,299 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,015 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $248,512 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,653 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,034 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,860 |
| Total assets | $1,000,373 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,969 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $105,969 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $888,404 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,000,373 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Housing And Economic Rights Advocates has recieved totaling $183,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Housing and Transportation | $108,000 |
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY STABILIZATION AND REINVESTMENT GRANT | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Center Of Southern Nevada Inc Las Vegas, NV | $66,332,477 | $24,434,889 |
Impact Justice Oakland, CA | $18,095,059 | $17,345,959 |
American Civil Liberties Union San Francisco, CA | $16,577,611 | $8,409,590 |
One Fair Wage Inc Oakland, CA | $7,050,518 | $5,545,678 |
Voices For Children San Diego, CA | $8,260,929 | $8,546,295 |
Child Advocates Of Silicon Valley Inc Milpitas, CA | $5,336,365 | $3,788,919 |
Net Impact Oakland, CA | $1,897,096 | $3,514,267 |
Innovation Law Lab Portland, OR | $2,713,433 | $4,502,049 |
California Immigrant Policy Center Los Angeles, CA | $7,041,070 | $5,275,117 |
Court Appointed Special Advocate Santa Ana, CA | $7,724,014 | $4,649,319 |
Leadership Counsel For Justice And Accountability Fresno, CA | $11,459,041 | $8,485,132 |
Freedom For Immigrants Oakland, CA | $3,956,440 | $3,283,147 |