Public Advocates Inc
- Assets
- $15.2m
- Revenue
- $7.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 02/1971
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7103042
Organization Overview
Public Advocates Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Public Advocates Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Advocates Inc 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 06/2022, Public Advocates Inc generated $7.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2019, Public Advocates Inc has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $2,806,830. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOR MORE THAN FIVE DECADES, PUBLIC ADVOCATES HAS CHALLENGED THE SYSTEMIC CAUSES OF POVERTY AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION BY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY VOICES IN PUBLIC POLICY AND ACHIEVING TANGIBLE LEGAL VICTORIES ADVANCING EDUCATION, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY, AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. WE SPUR CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH GRASSROOTS GROUPS REPRESENTING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND IMMIGRANTS, COMBINED WITH STRATEGIC POLICY REFORM, MEDIA ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR METROPOLITAN EQUITY TEAM ADVOCATES FOR EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TENANT PROTECTIONS, INCREASED LOCAL TRANSIT SERVICE, AND POLICIES TO BREAK DOWN PATTERNS OF SEGREGATION AND THE INEQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES. AT THE STATE LEVEL, WE CO-CONVENED THE SOCIAL HOUSING COALITION AND THE STABLE HOMES CALIFORNIA COALITION, WHICH ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE, OFF-MARKET SOLUTIONS TO CREATE AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IN SACRAMENTO WE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTED AB 721, WHICH REMOVES RESTRICTIONS IN COVENANTS ON DENSITY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, AND AB 215, WHICH STRENGTHENS THE STATE'S ENFORCEMENT OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW AND THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMENT ON LOCAL HOUSING PLANS. (CONTINUED AT SCHEDULE O)
IN 2021-22, PUBLIC ADVOCATES' EDUCATION EQUITY TEAM, WITH OUR PARTNERS AND ALLIES, WON A $1.1 BILLION STATE INVESTMENT IN RACIALLY JUST AND RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOR A TOTAL INVESTMENT OF $4.1 BILLION OVER THE PAST TWO STATE BUDGETS; A PERMANENT 6.56 PERCENT COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT AND A $4.32 BILLION INCREASE TO THE LCFF BASE GRANT; THE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE NEARLY $8 BILLION LEARNING RECOVERY EMERGENCY BLOCK GRANT; AND $100 MILLION TO EXPAND THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE, WHICH PUBLIC ADVOCATES WON IN 2018. (CONTINUED AT SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Guillermo Mayer President CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $191,932 |
John Affeldt Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $176,685 | |
Richard Marcantonio Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $179,310 | |
Debi Harris Development Dir. | 37.5 | $149,785 | |
Sumi Paik Finance Admin Director | Officer | 37.5 | $163,168 |
Sam Tepperman-Gelfant Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $133,708 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,205,174 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,185,732 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,930 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,390,906 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,529 |
| Investment income | $151,120 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18,754 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,552,051 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,113,490 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $886,637 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $389,446 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,597,629 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $147,357 |
| Other employee benefits | $233,323 |
| Payroll taxes | $240,640 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,908 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,864 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,658 |
| Fees for services: Other | $330,285 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,271 |
| Office expenses | $70,337 |
| Information technology | $34,468 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $212,036 |
| Travel | $11,617 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,928 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,263 |
| Insurance | $13,834 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,007,416 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,421,846 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,459,918 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,178 |
| 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 | $76,954 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,987 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,166,194 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,151,077 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $662,686 |
| 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 | $662,686 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,077,060 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,411,331 |
| 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 | $15,151,077 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Public Advocates Inc has awarded $1,106,210 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACCE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Alliance for Housing Justice | $100,000 |
CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE PURPOSE: P'ship/Future of Learning | $202,500 |
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES PURPOSE: Comm. Redevelopment Subgrant | $31,624 |
EAST BAY COMM LAW CENTER PURPOSE: Comm. Redevelopment Subgrant | $31,624 |
LAWYERSCMTECIVILRIGHTSLAW PURPOSE: Alliance for Housing Justice | $28,000 |
MAKE THE ROAD STATES PURPOSE: Alliance for Housing Justice | $92,500 |