Bet Tzedek
- Assets
- $27.5m
- Revenue
- $18.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 131
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 07/1973
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 23-7304205
Organization Overview
Bet Tzedek is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Bet Tzedek employed 131 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bet Tzedek 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 08/2023, Bet Tzedek generated $18.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.0m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM MOST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BET TZEDEK IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR LEVERAGING STAFF TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING HUNDREDS OF PRO BONO LAWYERS, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS THE ORGANIZATION SERVES. BET TZEDEK CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM TWO DISTINCT VOLUNTEER GROUPS. THE FIRST ARE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO PERFORM INTAKE INTERVIEWS AND OTHER CLIENT SERVICES, INCLUDING UP TO 150 LAW STUDENTS A YEAR. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, THESE VOLUNTEERS DONATED THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF THEIR TIME, THE VALUE OF WHICH IS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND $5 MILLION.IN ADDITION TO THE VALUE THAT IN HOUSE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OUR (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)COMMUNITIES, BET TZEDEK ALSO PLACES CLIENTS' CASES WITH HUNDREDS OF PRO BONO ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL VOLUNTEERS AT LAW FIRMS NATIONWIDE. THESE PRO BONO VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE REPORTED TO THE ORGANIZATION AFTER THE END OF EACH YEAR, AND AS A RESULT THE 2023 AMOUNTS WILL BE DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2024. WHAT IS AVAILABLE IS THE TOTAL CONTRIBUTION MADE IN CALENDAR YEAR 2022: 34,863 HOURS OF SERVICE BY 1,363 VOLUNTEERS, WITH A VALUE ESTIMATED AT OVER $11 MILLION. BET TZEDEK'S EFFORTS IN MARSHALLING VOLUNTEERS AND PRO BONO LAWYERS IN INNOVATIVE AND IMPACTFUL WAYS HAVE RESULTED IN BET TZEDEK RECEIVING THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION'S "PRO BONO PUBLICO AWARD" FOR ITS HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR JUSTICE NETWORK, A NATIONAL NETWORK OF PRO BONO ATTORNEYS AND SOCIAL WORKERS REPRESENTING SURVIVORS IN THEIR APPLICATION FOR REPARATIONS IN OVER 30 CITIES. BET TZEDEK HAS ALSO RECEIVED THE PRO BONO INSTITUTE'S 2020 CORPORATE PRO BONO "PRO BONO PARTNER AWARD" FOR ITS PRO BONO COLLABORATION WITH THE LAW FIRM OF DAVIS WRIGHT AND TREMAINE, AMAZON AND KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE TO SERVE UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda G Michaelson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Packman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda M Burrow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Luis Lainer Chair Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas A Axel Director (thru 9/22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
G Carla Axelrod Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Public Counsel Grant Subcontractor | 8/30/23 | $268,154 |
It Pros Holding Co It Consultant And Support | 8/30/23 | $348,298 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,329,966 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,154,475 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,502,909 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $48,177 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,987,350 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,170 |
| Investment income | $497,908 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,129 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$300,417 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,203,140 |
| 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. | $1,150,989 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $505,848 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,122,601 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $705,633 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,081,281 |
| Payroll taxes | $782,587 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $43,109 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $80,884 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,329 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $966,955 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $949,435 |
| Information technology | $448,537 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $690,820 |
| Travel | $135,815 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $79,412 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,557 |
| Insurance | $120,962 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,048,169 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $577,856 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,814,901 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,985,051 |
| 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 | $87,675 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,018 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,870,288 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,133,718 |
| Total assets | $27,531,507 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,657,016 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,350,915 |
| 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 | $5,306,570 |
| Total liabilities | $8,314,501 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,015,590 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,201,416 |
| 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 | $27,531,507 |