Legal Aid Association Of California
- Assets
- $776.8k
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 01/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 33-0042690
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Association Of California is located in Berkeley, 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 06/2023, Legal Aid Association Of California employed 13 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 06/2023, Legal Aid Association Of California generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.6% 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:
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LAAC IS THE STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP OF CIVIL LEGAL NONPROFITS. WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND THEIR CLIENTS BY ADVOCATING FOR MORE LEGAL AID FUNDING, BY TRAINING LEGAL AID STAFF, AND BY COORDINATING AND CONNECTING ADVOCATES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAAC CORE PROGRAMS: DURING FY2223, LAAC PROVIDED MANY MEETINGS AND ONLINE TRAININGS FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES COMMUNITY AND THE FIRST EVER CALIFORNIA LEGAL AID EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETREAT. LAAC ALSO PROVIDED SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS THROUGH LAACS DAN BRADLEY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. LAAC UNDERTOOK SEVERAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA'S STATE BUDGET. LAAC ALSO SUPPORTED A STATEWIDE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL WEBSITE 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 HAS GROWN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN RESPONSE TO PEOPLE FACING EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING INSECURITY. STAFF ALSO RECRUITED VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENTS TO HELP SITE USERS FIND THE INFORMATION THEY NEEDED, AS PEOPLE IN LEGAL CRISIS OFTEN WANT A REAL PERSON (NOT A BOT) TO HELP THEM.
LEGAL SERVICES FUNDERS NETWORK: IN 2022, LAAC BECAME THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF LSFN. LSFN IS COMPRISED OF MANY TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS, LAW FIRMS, LAW SCHOOLS, INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENT STAFF, AND BAR ASSOCIATIONS. FOR SOME, FUNDING LEGAL SERVICES IS A PRIMARY FOCUS. FOR OTHERS, FUNDING LEGAL SERVICES IS A STRATEGY USED TO HELP AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF GRANTS IN SPECIFIC FOCUS AREAS. NETWORK MEMBERS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO A RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY-BASED DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS, THOSE INVOLVED WITH PUBLIC POLICY, ADVOCACY AND IMPACT LITIGATION, AND THOSE THAT PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT TO THE LEGAL AID FIELD. LAACS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF LSFN INVOLVES PROCESSING FELLOWSHIP STIPENDS FOR LSFNS ROBUST POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, PLACING LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES IN LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS PRIOR TO THEIR PASSING THE CALIFORNIA BAR EXAM.
SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGATION NETWORK: IN JANUARY 2023, LAAC BECAME THE TEMPORARY FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE SELF REPRESENTED LITIGATION NETWORK. SRLN IS A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT OF COURT STAFF, ACADEMICS, JUDGES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS DEDICATED TO MAKING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM MORE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE SELF-REPRESENTED IN COURT. SRLN IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW HOME AND NEEDED A TEMPORARY FISCAL SPONSOR WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY TO CLOSE OUT THEIR NONPROFIT PROJECTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SRLN.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Salena Copeland Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $121,259 |
Jora Trang Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Alvarado Ford Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Marr Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Perez Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pablo Ramirez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $496,152 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $437,482 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $714,023 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,647,657 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $84,746 |
| Investment income | $2,497 |
| 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 | $1,738,228 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $366,572 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,610 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,922 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $601,572 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,300 |
| Other employee benefits | $67,083 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,450 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $155,218 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,131 |
| Information technology | $18,604 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $87,332 |
| Travel | $8,540 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $55,407 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $13,838 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,644,079 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,546 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $347,498 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $190,835 |
| 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 | $15,657 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $69,222 |
| Total assets | $776,758 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,626 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,167 |
| 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 | $69,222 |
| Total liabilities | $183,015 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $114,797 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $478,946 |
| 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 | $776,758 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Association Of California has awarded $16,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIF RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE PURPOSE: Dan Bradley Fellowship Law Student | $8,000 |
PUBLIC ADVOCATES PURPOSE: Dan Bradley Fellowship Law Student | $8,000 |