Legal Aid Association Of California
- Assets
- $637.7k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 01/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 33-0042690
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Association Of California is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1987. 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 06/2022, Legal Aid Association Of California employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Association Of California 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, Legal Aid Association Of California generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LEGAL AID ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (LAAC), THE STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP OF LEGAL SERVICES NONPROFITS, SERVES ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ADVOCACY AND OTHER SUPPORT IN EFFORTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIANS AND ENSURE ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAAC COORDINATION AND TRAINING DURING FY21-22, LAAC PROVIDED A SERIES OF EVENTS FOR THE CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: ONE DIRECTORS OF LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT CENTER SECTION MEETING, SEVERAL TRIAL ADVOCACY SKILLS TRAININGS, AND MULTIPLE ONLINE WEBINAR TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. LAAC ALSO PROVIDED FIVE SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS COMMITTED TO PUBLIC INTEREST THROUGH LAACS DAN BRADLEY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. LAAC UNDERTOOK SEVERAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO SUCCESSFULLY INCREASE STATE FUNDING FOR LEGAL AID, BOTH BY INCREASING FUNDING FOR GENERAL SERVICES (THROUGH THE STATES EQUAL ACCESS FUND) AND BY CREATING NEW FUNDING TO EXPAND PROGRAMS IN HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION WORK. LAACS EFFORTS RESULTED IN MORE THAN $150 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING PLEDGED FOR LEGAL AID IN THE STATES FY21-22 BUDGET AND BEYOND.
LAWHELP DURING FY21-22, LAAC ALSO SUPPORTED A STATEWIDE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL WEBSITE FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING LEGAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION AT WWW.LAWHELPCA.ORG. LAAC STAFF TRAINED FRONT-LINE HELPERS ACROSS THE STATE ON HOW TO HELP PEOPLE IN CRISIS ACCESS LEGAL RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM GREW DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN RESPONSE TO PEOPLE FACING EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING INSECURITY. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE WORK FOCUSED NOT ONLY ON IMPROVING RESOURCES, BUT ALSO ON IMPROVING SITE FUNCTIONALITY FOR USERS ACCESSING THE SITE BY MOBILE DEVICE. STAFF ALSO RECRUITED VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENTS TO HELP CITE USERS FIND THE INFORMATION THEY NEEDED, AS PEOPLE IN LEGAL CRISIS OFTEN WANT A REAL PERSON (NOT A BOT) TO HELP THEM OUT, EVEN WHEN ACCESSING RESOURCES ONLINE.
DURING FY21-22, THE LEGAL AID ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CONTINUED THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CALIFORNIA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (CALATJ). CALATJ IS A SEPARATE, INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT MADE UP OF LAWYERS, JUDGES, ACADEMICS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS DEDICATED TO MAKING THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. CALATJ IS A SMALL ORGANIZATION WITHOUT ITS OWN STAFF, SO THEY CONTRACT WITH LAAC THROUGH AN MOU FOR STAFFING NEEDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CALATJ AND OUR PARTNERSHIP, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CALATJ.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Salena Copeland Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $107,226 |
Jora Trang Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Hansen Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pablo Ramirez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nick Levenhagen Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Perez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $431,711 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $302,473 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $422,228 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,156,412 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $290,434 |
| Investment income | $1,201 |
| 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 | $1,448,047 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $145,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,897 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,482 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $647,891 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,657 |
| Other employee benefits | $66,765 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,733 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $93,154 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $27,802 |
| Information technology | $22,456 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $82,895 |
| Travel | $4,542 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,277 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $11,631 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,334,344 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,335 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $438,917 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $110,064 |
| 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 | $16,345 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $637,661 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $138,067 |
| 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 | $138,067 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $113,201 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $386,393 |
| 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 | $637,661 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Association Of California has awarded $16,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Dan Bradley Fellowship Law Student | $8,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Dan Bradley Fellowship Law Student | $8,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Legal Aid Association Of California has recieved totaling $30,053.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $20,000 |
American College Of Bankruptcy Foundation Stanardsville, VA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $53 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County Glendale, CA | $15,484,574 | $19,079,887 |
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc Oakland, CA | $14,600,496 | $20,882,280 |
Legal Aid Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $15,145,816 | $17,326,996 |
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc Portland, OR | $8,044,816 | $18,356,669 |
Inner City Law Center Los Angeles, CA | $17,738,196 | $17,206,542 |
Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | $30,574,529 | $22,640,331 |
National Center For Youth Law Oakland, CA | $22,722,399 | $21,981,853 |
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,480,878 | $17,243,235 |
Legal Services Of Northern California Sacramento, CA | $5,798,116 | $12,088,565 |
Community Legal Aid Socal Santa Ana, CA | $12,459,593 | $12,638,604 |
California Appellate Project San Francisco, CA | $5,763,935 | $11,023,144 |
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc Riverside, CA | $3,308,865 | $11,146,641 |