San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Inc
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 03/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 33-0016681
Organization Overview
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (V26) the organization is classified as: Law & Jurisprudence, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2023, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Inc employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program 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 06/2023, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.8% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM, INC. IS TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM BY SERVING AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN INDIGENT AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS WHO ARE WILLING TO DONATE THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES. SDVLP PROVIDES AN ORGANIZED STRUCTURE THROUGH WHICH ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE PRO BONO ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS, PRIMARILY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, FACING CRITICAL LEGAL ISSUES IMPACTING THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING, WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SDVLP'S LARGEST AREA OF PROGRAM SERVICE IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY LAW. SDVLP STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AT SIX DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER CLINICS, LOCATED AT FOUR COURTHOUSES AND TWO FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. SDVLP STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED LEGAL SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF ABUSE, HELPING THEM TO FILL OUT PAPERWORK NECESSARY TO OBTAIN LIFE-SAVING PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND REPRESENTING THEM AT THEIR COURT HEARINGS. SDVLP STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS ALSO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN OTHER FAMILY LAW MATTERS, SUCH AS DIVORCE, CHILD CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT, TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM FROM THEIR ABUSERS AND END THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE.
SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM IS A VITAL LEGAL RESOURCE FOR SAN DIEGO CHILDREN AND YOUTH. SDVLP'S SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAM ASSISTS DISABLED FOSTER YOUTH TO ASSERT THEIR EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND REMAIN IN SCHOOL. SDVLP'S GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM HELPS CAREGIVERS OBTAIN LEGAL CUSTODY OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE OFTEN BEEN ABUSED OR ABANDONED, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE IN SAFE AND STABLE HOMES.
SDVLP IS ALSO A VITAL RESOURCE FOR LOW-INCOME SAN DIEGANS IN A VARIETY OF OTHER AREAS. SDVLP'S TENANTS' RIGHTS PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT UNLAWFUL EVICTIONS AND HOMELESSNESS. OUR MICROBUSINESS AND NONPROFIT SUPPORT PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES THAT LIFT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY, AND HELPS STRENGTHEN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW-INCOME SAN DIEGANS. OUR HIV/AIDS LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS ACCESS MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, AND FIGHT DISCRIMINATION. BECAUSE OF SDVLP, CLIENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE HAD TO NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM ALONE RECEIVED LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN 6,000 CASES LAST YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward D Vogel ESQ Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin J Morris ESQ Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosalie A Kramm Csr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randall R Reed Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth L Brann ESQ Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy D Cohelan ESQ Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $224,025 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,795,257 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $162,895 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,182,177 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,410 |
| Investment income | $79,777 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $59,143 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$58,479 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,288,905 |
| 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. | $165,293 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,757 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,499,841 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $248,748 |
| Payroll taxes | $221,817 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,246 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $525,230 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,024 |
| Office expenses | $53,704 |
| Information technology | $1,606 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $248,824 |
| Travel | $14,376 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,295 |
| Interest | $25,992 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,912 |
| Insurance | $46,458 |
| All other expenses | $1,881 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,220,668 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $579,786 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $237,182 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $718,540 |
| 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 | $72,964 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,099,937 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,247,890 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,982 |
| Total assets | $5,978,281 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,058 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $181,973 |
| 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 | $1,314,881 |
| Total liabilities | $1,579,912 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,179,162 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $219,207 |
| 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 | $5,978,281 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Inc San Diego, CA | $5,978,281 | $4,288,905 |
California Changelawyers San Francisco, CA | $4,232,646 | $3,438,232 |
San Diego Social Venture Partners Inc San Diego, CA | $529,036 | $458,580 |
Project Real Las Vegas, NV | $74,414 | $409,849 |
Consumer Center For Resources Los Angeles, CA | $7,628 | $0 |
National Academy Of Law Ethics & Management Inc Las Vegas, NV | $39,482 | $0 |
Institute For International Criminal Investigation Sebastopol, CA | $75,799 | $0 |
Western State University Law Review Association Inc Irvine, CA | $22,586 | $31,564 |
Nevada Newsmakers Outreachincorporated Reno, NV | $33,626 | $0 |
International Client Counseling Competition La Jolla, CA | $356,283 | -$3,415 |
California Justice Collaborative Stockton, CA | $0 | $0 |