Family Violence Appellate Project
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 06/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-4726212
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 12/2022, Family Violence Appellate Project employed 22 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 12/2022, 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 $2.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.6% 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
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FVAP IDENTIFIES CASES THAT ARE LIKELY TO RESULT IN THE APPELLATE COURTS RENDERING DECISIONS THAT ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. FVAP'S EXPERTS WORK WITH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN BRIEFING AND ARGUING THOSE CASES TO 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 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Smith Ceo/exec Dir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $160,393 |
Jennafer Wagner Dir. Of Programs | 40 | $111,750 | |
Arati Vasan Staff Attorney | 40 | $109,913 | |
Shuray Ghorishi Senior Attorney | 40 | $107,622 | |
Jodi Lewis Staff Attorney | 40 | $105,822 | |
Eman Ali Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,521,720 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $371,498 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,211 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,893,218 |
| 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 | $72,879 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,970,821 |
| 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. | $160,393 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,092 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,438,830 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $193,740 |
| Payroll taxes | $120,811 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,022 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $182,225 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,241 |
| Information technology | $34,612 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $67,122 |
| Travel | $3,807 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $8,031 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $24,327 |
| All other expenses | $2,449 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,305,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $274,036 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,806,369 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $91,966 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $118,208 |
| 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 | $29,864 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $170,027 |
| Total assets | $2,490,470 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,900 |
| 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 | $156,300 |
| Total liabilities | $282,200 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,705,593 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $502,677 |
| 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 | $2,490,470 |