Family Violence Appellate Project

Organization Overview

Family Violence Appellate Project is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (I70) the organization is classified as: Protection Against Abuse, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Family Violence Appellate Project employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Family Violence Appellate Project 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 12/2021, Family Violence Appellate Project generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OUR PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN BY HELPING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OBTAIN EFFECTIVE APPELLATE REPRESENTATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FVAP IDENTIFIES CASES THAT ARE LIKELY TO RESULT IN THE APPELLATE COURTS RENDERING DECISIONS THAT ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS THROUGHOUTCALIFORNIA. FVAP'S EXPERTS WORK WITH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN BRIEFING AND ARGUING THOSE CASESTO THE APPELLATE COURTS. IN PARTICULAR, WE FOCUS ON CASES IN WHICH SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN DANGER OF ONGOING ABUSE. FVAP COORDINATES TRAINING PROGRAMS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ATTORNEYS ON HOW TO LAY A RECORD FOR APPEAL AND OTHER TOPICS. FVAP ENGAGES IN SOME LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TO INFLUENCE LAWS AFFECTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN.


APPELLATE COURTS PROGRAM: PROVIDE APPELLATE REPRESENTATION AND OTHER LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES; SUBMIT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS IN CASES WITH IMPORTANT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES AT STAKE; PETITION COURTS OF APPEAL WITH CASE PUBLICATION REQUESTS.


TRAINING PROGRAM: TRAIN, INFORM, AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT ISSUES PERTINENT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; HOW TO LAY A RECORD FOR APPEAL; UPDATES IN DOMESTICVIOLENCE LAW. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FVAP PROVIDES FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRIAL ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES TO HELP [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O]


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erin Smith
Ceo/exec Dir
$137,201
Maricela Rios-Faust
President
$0
Joanna Mccallum
Treasurer
$0
Nora Puckett
Vice President
$0
Aseem Gupta
Secretary
$0
Drew Davis
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,317,741
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$530,197
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,951
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,847,938
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $89,811
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,999,277

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Family Violence Appellate Project has recieved totaling $115,072.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bellwether Foundation Ii

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45,000
Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation

Berkeley, CA

PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

$15,000
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$13,833
Syzygy Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$10,000
Perkins Coie Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: BANDING TOGETHER TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2021-2022, 2021 COMMEMORATOIN OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE PORT OF CHICAO DISA

$8,000
Morrison & Foerster Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$7,500
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