Public Counsel

Organization Overview

Public Counsel is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Public Counsel employed 166 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Counsel 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 08/2021, Public Counsel generated $22.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.5m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC POVERTY AND CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES (SEE SCH O).THROUGH A PRO BONO MODEL THAT LEVERAGES THE TALENTS AND DEDICATION OF THOUSANDS OF ATTORNEY AND LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEERS, PUBLIC COUNSEL PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC POVERTY AND CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION AND POLICY ADVOCACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS PROJECT: IRP ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ALL (IM)MIGRANTS LIVE WITH DIGNITY, POWER, AND OPPORTUNITY. IRP'S TEAM OF ADVOCATES COLLABORATES WITH CLIENTS AND COMMUNITIES TO FIGHT FEARLESSLY FOR LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND A JUST IMMIGRATION SYSTEM. (THE REVENUE REPORTED HERE IS THE AMOUNT OF EXEMPT FUNCTION REVENUE FROM FORM 990, PART VIII, COLUMN (B) ALLOCATED TO THIS PROGRAM.)


CHILDREN'S RIGHTS PROJECT: CRP SERVES CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES ON A VARIETY OF LEGAL ISSUES, INCLUDING ADOPTION, PROBATE LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP, PUBLIC BENEFITS, SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL PUSH-OUT ISSUES, AND ISSUES IMPACTING TRANSITION AGE YOUTH. WE USE A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO LEGAL ADVOCACY WITH THE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND RESILIENCY-FOCUSED TOOLS OF OUR SOCIAL WORKERS SUPPORTING THE WORK OF OUR LEGAL ADVOCATES TO REMOVE LEGAL BARRIERS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR MOST IMPACTED BY SYSTEMIC RACISM AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE. WE FIGHT FOR THE DIGNITY OF OUR CLIENTS THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY-LED LOCAL POLICY WORK, IMPACT LITIGATION, AND STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE TRANSFORMATION. (THE REVENUE REPORTED HERE IS THE AMOUNT OF EXEMPT FUNCTION REVENUE FROM FORM 990, PART VIII, COLUMN (B) ALLOCATED TO THIS PROGRAM.)


HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION LAW PROJECT: THE PROJECT'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE CREATION OF A STRONG SOCIAL SAFETY NET IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICES SUCH AS TENANT COUNSELING, EVICTION DEFENSE, FIGHTING FINES FOR QUALITY-OF-LIFE INFRACTIONS AND MISDEMEANORS, AND GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ADVOCACY. THEY PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND ADVICE TO IMPOVERISHED, HUNGRY, AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM SECURE SHELTER, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTHCARE, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. LEGAL CLINICS IN PARTS OF THE COUNTY WHERE FAMILIES ARE AT GREATER RISK OF HOMELESSNESS HELP CLIENTS ACCESS CASH AID, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL BENEFITS. THE PROJECT ALSO PROVIDES PRO BONO EVICTION DEFENSE REPRESENTATION AS PART OF A PILOT PROGRAM TO DEMONSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN EVICTION MATTERS. THE PREVENTING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS TEAM REPRESENTS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND PEOPLE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SERVICE PLANNING AREA 6 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTYWIDE EFFORTS TO END HOMELESSNESS. (THE REVENUE REPORTED HERE IS THE AMOUNT OF EXEMPT FUNCTION REVENUE FROM FORM 990, PART VIII, COLUMN (B) ALLOCATED TO THIS PROGRAM.)


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Public Interest Law Project
Legal Services
$177,432
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Llp
Legal Services
$122,425
Arnold P Peter Apc Dba Peter Law Grou
Legal Services
$106,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,486,094
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,142,314
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$13,136,783
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $48,024
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$20,765,191
Total Program Service Revenue$1,747,528
Investment income $29,426
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $11,326
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $164,494
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$103,576
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $22,640,331

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Public Counsel has awarded $110,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

RIGHT TO THE CITY ALLIANCE

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Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT SUBGRANT IS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN PUBLIC COUNSEL AND COMMUNITY POWER COLLECTIVE ("CPC")

$30,000

RIGHT TO THE CITY ALLIANCE

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Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT SUBGRANT IS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN PUBLIC COUNSEL AND COMMUNITY POWER COLLECTIVE ("CPC")

$30,000

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES

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Glendale, CA

PURPOSE: THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT IS A SUBGRANT UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE L.A. CARE HEALTH PLAN GRANT AGREEMENT TO PUBLIC COUNSEL FOR A COMMUNITY HEALTH INVESTMENT FUND ("CHIF) HOUSING STABILITY I INITIATIVE

$25,000

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES

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Glendale, CA

PURPOSE: THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT IS A SUBGRANT UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE L.A. CARE HEALTH PLAN GRANT AGREEMENT TO PUBLIC COUNSEL FOR A COMMUNITY HEALTH INVESTMENT FUND ("CHIF) HOUSING STABILITY I INITIATIVE

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 61 grants that Public Counsel has recieved totaling $4,233,387.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOSTER CARE.

$700,000
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: Client legal assistance through sub-grants

$651,297
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOSTER CARE.

$650,000
Smidt Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$160,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

$150,000
James Irvine Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO INCREASE HOUSING JUSTICE IN CA

$150,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$914,927
Earnings$375,410
Net Contributions$2,655,127
Ending Balance$3,945,464

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