Judge David L Bazelon Center For Mental Health Law

Organization Overview

Judge David L Bazelon Center For Mental Health Law is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (F32) the organization is classified as: Community Mental Health Centers, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Judge David L Bazelon Center For Mental Health Law employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Judge David L Bazelon Center For Mental Health Law 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 09/2023, Judge David L Bazelon Center For Mental Health Law generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE OBJECTIVES OF THE BAZELON CENTER ARE TO PROTECT THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND TO IMPROVE THEIR ACCESS TO CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LITIGATION THE BAZELON CENTERS LAWYERS ENGAGE IN CUTTING-EDGE LITIGATION TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE LEGAL RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE LITIGATION USES AND IS FOUNDED UPON FEDERAL LAWS THAT PROTECT AND BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY), THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (SPECIAL EDUCATION), AND THE MEDICAID ACT (HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE). THE BAZELON CENTER FILES CLASS ACTIONS CASES, AMICUS (FRIEND OF THE COURT) BRIEFS IN IMPORTANT APPELLATE CASES AND REPRESENTS INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS IN CASES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BROAD IMPACT. THE BAZELON CENTER PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ADVOCATES, LARGE PRIVATE LAW FIRMS, AND OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST LAW GROUPS.


TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION THE BAZELON CENTER PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ATTORNEYS AND OTHER ADVOCATES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADVANCE THE LAW AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SERVICES SYSTEMS. THE BAZELON CENTER PUBLISHES MATERIALS ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND FOSTER CARE. THE BAZELON CENTER HAS SOME CONTRACT WORK, USUALLY FROM LARGER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON DISABILITY LAW.


LOBBYING ADVOCATING FOR THE BAZELON CENTERS PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH FEDERAL POLICY AND STRATEGIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT. THE BAZELON CENTER ALSO PROVIDES NEWSLETTERS AND EMAIL ALERTS IN ADDITION TO SECTIONS OF THE REPORTER THAT URGE PEOPLE TO CONTACT THEIR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATES.


POLICY ADVOCACY THE BAZELON CENTER PURSUES A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH POLICY AGENDA, PARTICULARLY AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TO REFORM SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE BAZELON CENTERS STAFF PROMOTE THESE GOALS IN FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND REGULATION, POLICY ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY. RECENTLY, THE BAZELON CENTERS POLICY ADVOCACY HAS FOCUSED ON EXPANDING COMMUNITY- BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVERTING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROTECTING UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, AND TECHNOLOGY AND AI.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Holly O'donnell
President &
$176,500
Ira A Burnim
Legal Direct
$159,357
Lewis Bossing
Sr. Staff At
$132,399
Eve Hill
Chair
$0
Maria Rodriguez
Past Chair
$0
Christopher Fregiato
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,285,367
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,285,367
Total Program Service Revenue$346,806
Investment income $169,361
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 $1,801,534

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