Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law, operating under the name Lccrul, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lccrul employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lccrul 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, Lccrul generated $38.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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.
Since 2016, Lccrul has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $1,111,589. 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:
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AT A HISTORIC MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO IN 1963, PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY, VICE PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHALLENGED 244 OF AMERICA'S PROMINENT ATTORNEYS TO SPEARHEAD THE CAUSE FOR EQUAL JUSTICE DURING A TUMULTUOUS CIVIL RIGHTS ERA. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE WAS FOUNDED AT THIS CLOSED DOOR MEETING AND HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS EVER SINCE. TODAY, THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRINCIPAL MISSION IS TO SECURE EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL THROUGH THE RULE OF LAW, TARGETING IN PARTICULAR THE INEQUITIES CONFRONTING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO MARSHAL THE RESOURCES OF THE PRIVATE BAR TO OBTAIN EQUAL JUSTICE FOR MINORITIES BY ADDRESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RACIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT: THE VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT WORKS THROUGH COORDINATED AND INTEGRATED PROGRAMS OF LITIGATION, VOTER PROTECTION, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE FOR ALL. THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON HELPING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, YOUTH, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND OTHER TRADITIONALLY DISENFRANCHISED POPULATIONS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GENERAL LEGAL: GENERAL LEGAL OVERSEES THE LEGAL WORK OF THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS, COURT CASES, AND PRO BONO ACTIVITIES. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE ALSO LEVERAGES PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NATIONAL VISIBILITY TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT OUR CRITICAL WORK AND RELEVANT CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES.
FAIR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: THE FAIR HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FIGHTS HOUSING DISCRIMINATION BY WORKING TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND PROMOTE GREATER OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE OF COLOR. THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, CONSULTING SERVICES, AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS, THE FHCD PROJECT WORKS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CRUCIAL RESOURCES AND MEANINGFUL HOUSING CHOICES FOR RACIAL MINORITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Quinlan Partners Llc Investigate Research, Privileged & Confidential Attorney Work | 12/30/21 | $572,013 |
Torchstone Analytical Services | 12/30/21 | $139,250 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,263,700 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,149,826 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $127,114 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,413,526 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,689,766 |
Investment income | $761,232 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $330,001 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,916,068 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $38,134,884 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $386,000 |
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. | $1,325,288 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,369 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,217,707 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $293,752 |
Other employee benefits | $680,566 |
Payroll taxes | $614,276 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $43,937 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $66,836 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $189,851 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,907,064 |
Advertising and promotion | $42,974 |
Office expenses | $355,327 |
Information technology | $405,332 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,059,837 |
Travel | $27,373 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,773 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $269,019 |
Insurance | $54,418 |
All other expenses | $5,439 |
Total functional expenses | $15,302,543 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $475 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,870,761 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,596,188 |
Accounts receivable, net | $110,051 |
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 | $226,446 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,172,541 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $50,032,398 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $599,775 |
Total assets | $72,608,635 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $924,277 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $70,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $129,612 |
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 | $3,388,912 |
Total liabilities | $4,512,801 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,594,945 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,500,889 |
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 | $72,608,635 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law has awarded $371,000 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program | $140,000 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program | $95,000 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program | $75,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program | $41,000 |
Huntsville, AL PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program | $10,000 |
Richmond, VA PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law has recieved totaling $7,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Brown Family Foundation Inc Cumberland, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING | $5,000 |
Merlin Charitable Foundation Waltham, MA PURPOSE: OPPOSING MINORITY VOTER DISCRIMINATION | $2,000 |
Beg. Balance | $2,999,887 |
Ending Balance | $2,999,887 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Fwd Us Inc Washington, DC | $54,494,409 | $65,150,482 |
End Citizens United-Let America Vote Action Fund Washington, DC | $1,474,232 | $27,722,991 |
Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Washington, DC | $72,608,635 | $38,134,884 |
Indivisible Project Washington, DC | $6,679,993 | $14,268,782 |
People For The American Way Washington, DC | $3,604,520 | $11,574,725 |
Alliance For Justice Washington, DC | $16,204,744 | $6,987,184 |
States United Democracy Center Inc Washington, DC | $2,130,024 | $5,028,276 |
American Energy Alliance Washington, DC | $1,295,350 | $1,912,817 |
More Perfect Union Foundation Washington, DC | $3,134,868 | $4,710,241 |
Fair Democracy Washington, DC | $378,223 | $2,075,374 |
Jewish Democratic Council Of America Washington, DC | $525,313 | $1,365,549 |
Construction Legal Rights Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $6,436,870 | $1,038,839 |