Uncommon Law
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 01/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-1538094
Organization Overview
Uncommon Law is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2023, Uncommon Law employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Uncommon Law 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 12/2023, Uncommon Law generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 33.9% per year over the past 9 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
UNCOMMON LAW FIGHTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE INCARCERATED FOR VIOLENT CRIME HAVE ACCESS TO HEALING, JUSTICE, AND EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.THROUGH OUR UNIQUE, TRAUMA-INFORMED MODEL OF ADVOCACY, WE PROVIDE THE SPACE CURRENTLY MISSING IN THE SYSTEM FOR HEALING, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SAFE PATHWAYS HOME FROM PRISON. IN DEVELOPING NEW SELF NARRATIVES, THE PEOPLE WE SERVE ARE ABLE TO MORE EFFECTIVELY DISRUPT VIOLENCE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE PRISON, AND BECOME LEADERS WHO CHANGE NEGATIVE SOCIETAL NARRATIVES ABOUT THOSE INCARCERATED FOR VIOLENT CRIME. OUR GROUNDBREAKING APPROACH IS CHANGING POLICY AND OUTCOMES, DRIVEN BY THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF SYSTEM-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNCOMMON LAW PROVIDED PAROLE RESOURCES (BY MAIL AND THROUGH ONLINE ACCESS), PHONE SUPPORT, AND LEGAL TRAININGS TO OVER 9,000 INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACROSS THE STATE.OUR ATTORNEYS REPRESENTED 68 CLIENTS IN THE PAROLE HEARING PROCESS, WITH 35SCHEDULED PAROLE HEARINGS AND 15 PAROLE GRANTS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED 20WRITTEN CONSULTATIONS WHICH HELP NON-CLIENTS REFLECT ON THEIR PAST HEARING ANDBETTER PREPARE FOR THEIR NEXT HEARING
WE LAUNCHED A COHORT AT OUR SECOND LOCATION OF THE HOME AFTER HARM PROGRAM: SALINAS VALLEY STATE PRISON (SVSP). IN ADDITION TO THIS INAUGURAL COHORT AT SVSP, WE LAUNCHED THE SECOND COHORT AT CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON- LOS ANGELES COUNTY (LANCASTER) FOLLOWING THE FIRST LANCASTER GRADUATION IN 2022.UNCOMMON LAWS POLICY TEAM INTRODUCED A BILL TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE, SB82, TO INCREASE JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT AND LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE CHALLENGING PAROLE DENIALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Keith Wattley Executive Dir. | Officer | 60 | $193,814 |
Lilliana B Paratore Dir. Legal Service | 40 | $127,391 | |
Katy Dybwad Dir.finance & Oper | 40 | $123,471 | |
Ann M Roge Dir Of Dev. & Comm | 40 | $101,460 | |
Erin Scott Finance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carletha Sterling Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,881,034 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,070,637 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,951,671 |
| 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 | $61,151 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,021,275 |
| 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. | $193,814 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,219 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,044,627 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $225,950 |
| Payroll taxes | $175,828 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,669 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,524 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $245,070 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $14,339 |
| Information technology | $32,001 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,265 |
| Travel | $158,491 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,788 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,099 |
| Insurance | $17,315 |
| All other expenses | $29,812 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,428,593 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,481,645 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,565,399 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $43,693 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,442 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $126,821 |
| Total assets | $4,222,000 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $132,564 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,875 |
| 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 | $7,200 |
| Other liabilities | $569,236 |
| Total liabilities | $710,875 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,909,447 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,601,678 |
| 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 | $4,222,000 |