California Federation Of Teachers Legal Defense Fund
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $249.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- burbank, CA
- Founding
- 04/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0188170
Organization Overview
California Federation Of Teachers Legal Defense Fund is located in burbank, CA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Federation Of Teachers Legal Defense Fund is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, California Federation Of Teachers Legal Defense Fund generated $249.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $237.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, California Federation Of Teachers Legal Defense Fund has awarded 56 individual grants totaling $984,540. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS HAS ESTABLISHED A LEGAL DEFENSE FUND TO SUPPORT CASES THAT PARTICULAR AFFILIATE LOCAL UNIONS FILE AGAINST SPECIFIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS HAS ESTABLISHED A LEGAL DEFENSE FUND TO SUPPORT CASES THAT PARTICULAR AFFILIATE LOCAL UNIONS FILE AGAINST SPECIFIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Luukia A Smith Committee Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Chan Committee Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Mielke Committee Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Britt Dowdy Committee Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Miki Goral Committee Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Monica Casey Committee Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Altschuler Berzon Legal Services | 12/30/16 | $272,342 |
Robert Bezemek Legal Services | 12/30/16 | $215,697 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $244,283 |
| Investment income | $2,641 |
| 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 | $249,899 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $232,387 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,507 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $237,894 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,588,348 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $81,157 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,669,505 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,669,505 |
| 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 | $2,669,505 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Federation Of Teachers Legal Defense Fund has awarded $221,122 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CARPINTERIA ASSOC OF UNITED EE 2216 PURPOSE: LEGAL DEFENSE GRANT | $45,402 |
UC-AFT LOCAL 1990 PURPOSE: LEGAL DEFENSE GRANT | $40,133 |
SAN FRANCISCO CC AFT PURPOSE: LEGAL DEFENSE GRANT | $35,174 |
UC-AFT LOCAL 1474 PURPOSE: LEGAL DEFENSE GRANT | $28,091 |
UC-AFT ALL LOCALS PURPOSE: LEGAL DEFENSE GRANT | $27,668 |
OXNARD FED OF TEACHERS & SCHOOL EMPLOYEES PURPOSE: LEGAL DEFENSE GRANT | $20,982 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers Inc Monterey Park, CA | $39,214,878 | $50,224,701 |
Federal Defenders Of San Diego Inc San Diego, CA | $4,535,681 | $32,559,849 |
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $44,798,042 | $33,430,968 |
Centro Legal De La Raza Inc Oakland, CA | $11,440,171 | $21,545,671 |
Bay Area Legal Aid Oakland, CA | $17,967,093 | $22,860,765 |
Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | $76,776,179 | $28,245,541 |
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County Glendale, CA | $15,484,574 | $19,079,887 |
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc Oakland, CA | $14,600,496 | $20,882,280 |
Legal Aid Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $15,145,816 | $17,326,996 |
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc Portland, OR | $8,044,816 | $18,356,669 |
Inner City Law Center Los Angeles, CA | $17,738,196 | $17,206,542 |
Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | $30,574,529 | $22,640,331 |