Los Angeles Center For Community Law And Action
- Assets
- $567.3k
- Revenue
- $655.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 04/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-1909862
Organization Overview
Los Angeles Center For Community Law And Action is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (L01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Los Angeles Center For Community Law And Action employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Angeles Center For Community Law And Action 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, Los Angeles Center For Community Law And Action generated $655.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $274.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 38.7% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE REGION INCLUDING & SURROUNDING LOS ANGELES COUNTY & ORGANIZE SUCH RESIDENTS FOR PURPOSES OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL SERVICES: OVER THE FISCAL YEAR 5/1/21-12/31/21, THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION ("LACCLA") WAS FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON REPRESENTATION OF LOW- INCOME CLIENTS IN CASES RELATED TO FAIR HOUSING, TENANTS' RIGHTS AND EVICTION DEFENSE. LACCLA REPRESENTED DOZENS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN HOUSING-RELATED PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING CASES RELATED TO FAIR HOUSING, RETALIATORY EVICTION, AND BREACH OF THE WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY. LACCLA ALSO TRIED CASES IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL TENANTS AND TENANT ASSOCIATIONS AND UNIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. LACCLA'S GOAL IS TO LEVERAGE LEGAL SERVICES TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ESPECIALLY FOR VERY LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, IN AND AROUND LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
ORGANIZING: THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION ("LACCLA") ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY CANVASSING AND HOSTS WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND LEGAL CLINICS TO GROW ITS BASE AND ORGANIZE AROUND PARTICULAR ISSUES AND CAMPAIGNS. LACCLA'S WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS WERE HELD SATURDAYS AT 4:00PM AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROUPS OF APPROXIMATELY 80 WEEKLY ATTENDEES TO CONSIDER ISSUES, AND PARTICULARLY HOUSING ISSUES, IMPACTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND TO DEVISE COHERENT STRATEGIES TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS THAT AFFECT THEIR COMMUNITY. LACCLA'S WEEKLY MEETINGS END WITH A LEGAL CLINIC. LACCLA'S ATTORNEYS PERFORM INTAKE FOR NEW PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WHO ARE ATTENDING A LACCLA MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND FOLLOW UP WITH CLIENTS WHO HAVE' MEETINGS AND LEGAL CLINICS WERE HOSTED DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR.
PROGRAMMING: LACCLA'S PRIMARY WORK INVOLVES THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES AND ISSUE-AREA OR CASE-SPECIFIC ORGANIZING. BEYOND THESE TWO AREAS OF FOCUS, ITS FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS ARE MEMBER COMMITTEES AND WEEKLY WOMEN'S-GROUP MEETING. EACH GROUP HAS APPROXIMATELY 10 CORE MEMBERS. THE GROUPS ARE VITAL TO LACCLA'S VISION IN THAT IT PROVIDES CLIENTS AND OTHER WHO CONSISTENTLY PARTICIPATE IN LACCLA'S SATURDAY MEETINGS WITH A MEANS TO ACCOMPLISH ORGANIZING GOALS, SUCH AS SUPPORTING THEIR FELLOW MEMBERS WITH DIRECT ACTIONS, OR CAMPAIGNS TO RESIST EVICTIONS OR OTHER FORCED DISPLACEMENT OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gina Hong Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $53,846 |
Christopher Estrada President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $47,577 |
Noah Grynberg President (t | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $41,731 |
Tyler Anderson Director (to | Trustee | 2 | $38,919 |
Brent Boos Director (to | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hilary Malson Director (fr | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $388,049 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $388,049 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $267,656 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $655,705 |
| 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. | $89,999 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,808 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $43,220 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,472 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,380 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $53,900 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $515 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $45,960 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18 |
| Office expenses | $1,080 |
| Information technology | $3,848 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,303 |
| Travel | $3,386 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $375 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $974 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $274,430 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $554,631 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $238 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,406 |
| Total assets | $567,275 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $12,528 |
| Total liabilities | $12,528 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $554,747 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $567,275 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Los Angeles Center For Community Law And Action has recieved totaling $138,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HOUSING | $52,500 |
United Way Inc Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: ECONOMIC MOBILITY | $50,000 |
Liberty Hill Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: LACCLA WILL BE HIRED TO DELIVER, IN PART, TASK 2 (TENANT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION) SUBTASKS 2.1.A (DIRECT TENANT OUTREACH), 2.2.A (DIRECT TENANT OUTREACH) AND 2.3 (WORKSHOP PLANNING AND FACILITATION). THESE SUBTASKS WILL BE SPLIT AMONG 11 ORGANIZATIONS. | $24,000 |
Common Counsel Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,442,827 | $9,517,293 |
California Yimby Sacramento, CA | $3,332,341 | $900,288 |
Coalition For Adequate School Housing Sacramento, CA | $2,734,906 | $3,444,663 |
Causa Justa Just Cause Oakland, CA | $4,981,855 | $3,483,728 |
Southern Nevada Homebuilders Assn Inc Las Vegas, NV | $2,383,055 | $1,869,224 |
Interfaith Housing Assistance Corp Lemon Grove, CA | $1,637,628 | $1,229,150 |
Techequity Collaborative Martinez, CA | $382,326 | $1,001,805 |
San Francisco Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, CA | $126,939 | $814,905 |
Csa San Diego County El Cajon, CA | $304,145 | $784,364 |
Abundant Housing La Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | $119,524 | $536,727 |
Apartment Association California Southern Cities Inc Long Beach, CA | $775,919 | $465,560 |
Border Kindness El Centro, CA | $365,611 | $473,511 |