Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law
- Assets
- $80.6m
- Revenue
- $21.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1963
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-0799246
Organization Overview
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 12/2022, Lccrul employed 84 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 12/2022, Lccrul generated $21.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 8 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 39 individual grants totaling $1,373,589. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AT A HISTORIC MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE IN 1963, PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY, VICE PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHALLENGED 244 OF AMERICA'S MOST PROMINENT ATTORNEYS TO SPEARHEAD THE CAUSE FOR EQUAL JUSTICE DURING A TUMULTUOUS CIVIL RIGHTS ERA. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE WAS FOUNDED AT THIS 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 MISSION IS TO USE LEGAL ADVOCACY TO ACHIEVE RACIAL JUSTICE, FIGHTING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COURTS TO ENSURE THAT BLACK PEOPLE AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR HAVE THE VOICE, OPPORTUNITY, AND POWER TO MAKE THE PROMISES OF OUR DEMOCRACY REAL. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO MARSHAL THE RESOURCES OF THE PRIVATE BAR TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION.
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 COMMUNITIES OF COLOR WHO ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE DISENFRANCHISED. THE PROJECTS SIGNATURE VOTER PROTECTION EFFORT IS THE NON-PARTISAN ELECTION PROTECTION COALITION, A NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP COALTION BOASTING WELL OVER 300 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE SERVES AS CONVENER OF THE COALITION AND COORDINATES INFRASTRUCTURE, TRAINING AND DEPLOYMENT OF VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS FOR THE 866-OUR-VOTE HOTLINE THAT PROVIDES EXPERT ASSISTANCE TO VOTERS NATIONWIDE.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GENERAL LEGAL: THE GENERAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT COORDINATES 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 INFORM PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND 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 LOWINCOME PEOPLE OF COLOR. THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, CONSULTING SERVICES, AND SUPPORT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS, THE FHCD PROJECT WORKS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CRUCIAL RESOURCES AND MEANINGFUL HOUSING CHOICES FOR BLACK COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle R Holley Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joseph K West Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nicholas T Christakos General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Swartz Chair, Audit Committee | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Roscoe Jones Jr Secretary (joined) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Torchstone Analytical Services | 12/30/21 | $139,250 |
Quinlan Partners Llc Investigate Research, Privileged & Confidential Attorney Work | 12/30/21 | $572,013 |
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 | $13,230,790 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $318,891 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,230,790 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,651,013 |
| Investment income | $1,053,772 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$911,577 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,419,309 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,459,807 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $267,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $330,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,483,145 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,411 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,580,301 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,010,718 |
| Payroll taxes | $609,569 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $127,097 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $108,936 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $160,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $55,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $40,048 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,577,751 |
| Advertising and promotion | $762,249 |
| Office expenses | $277,323 |
| Information technology | $702,674 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,070,418 |
| Travel | $229,743 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $82,656 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $276,690 |
| Insurance | $70,050 |
| All other expenses | $118,450 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,133,236 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $475 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,673,780 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,880,251 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $347,379 |
| 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 | $317,356 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,004,781 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $54,972,359 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,404,283 |
| Total assets | $80,600,664 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,142,779 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $11,994,978 |
| Total liabilities | $13,267,369 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,258,276 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,075,019 |
| 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 | $80,600,664 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law has awarded $262,000 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
GENERATION CITIZEN INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
BURIED ALIVE PROJECT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
OPEN BUFFALO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
REBUILDING BROKEN PLACES PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
POLICE FOR INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |