Mexican American Legal Defense And Educational Fund
- Assets
- $24.7m
- Revenue
- $11.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 85
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 07/1967
- Data as of
- 04/2023
- EIN
- 74-1563270
Organization Overview
Mexican American Legal Defense And Educational Fund is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 04/2023, Mexican American Legal Defense And Educational Fund employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mexican American Legal Defense And Educational Fund 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 04/2023, Mexican American Legal Defense And Educational Fund generated $11.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 04/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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 2015, Mexican American Legal Defense And Educational Fund has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $575,887. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 1968, MALDEF IS THE NATION'S LEADING LATINO CIVIL RIGHTS LEGAL ORGANIZATION, PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LITIGATION IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LITIGATION: MALDEF ADVANCES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LATINOS NATIONWIDE BY PURSUING LITIGATION IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCESS.(PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED "LITIGATION DOCKET" FOR DETAILS ON OUR LITIGATION ACTIVITY FOR 2022-2023)
INCLUDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND REDISTRICTING
PUBLIC POLICY: MALDEF ADVANCES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LATINOS NATIONWIDE THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND ANALYSIS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCESS. (PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENT "PUBLIC POLICY SUPPLEMENT" FOR MORE DETAIL ON OUR PUBLIC POLICY ACTIVITY FOR 2022-2023)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: MALDEF ADVANCES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LATINOS NATIONWIDE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING A PARENT SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. (PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENT "CELD -- COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT" FOR DETAILS ON OUR PROGRAMS FOR 2022-2023)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas A Saenz President And General Counsel | Officer | 47.5 | $362,122 |
Nina Perales Vice President Of Litigation | 50 | $174,746 | |
Shelley Mallchok Vice President Of Finance/cfo | Officer | 37.5 | $176,457 |
Gina Montoya Vice President Of Development | 50 | $176,457 | |
Sandra Hernandez VP Of Communications & Media | 50 | $175,919 | |
Griselda Vega Samuel Regional Counsel: Chicago | 50 | $141,566 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Revolution Interactive Website Hosting, Social Media Consulting | 4/29/17 | $129,538 |
The Raben Group Media/public Relations | 4/29/17 | $123,240 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $3,660 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $329,570 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,542,263 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,875,493 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,185,450 |
| Investment income | $348,439 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $672,614 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$483,155 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,598,841 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $53,875 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $659,843 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $299,412 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,221,852 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $336,789 |
| Other employee benefits | $809,087 |
| Payroll taxes | $442,166 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,975 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $84,946 |
| Fees for services: Other | $505,075 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $165,855 |
| Information technology | $60,040 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $518,069 |
| Travel | $366,508 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,929 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,402 |
| Insurance | $43,321 |
| All other expenses | $160,777 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,365,937 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $416,135 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,471,262 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,374,631 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $973 |
| 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 | $80,794 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,283,865 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,133,190 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,960,943 |
| Total assets | $24,721,793 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,006,595 |
| Grants payable | $279,320 |
| 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 | $1,255,725 |
| Total liabilities | $2,541,640 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,460,700 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,719,453 |
| 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 | $24,721,793 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mexican American Legal Defense And Educational Fund has awarded $15,745 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL DAY LABORERS ORGANIZING NETWORK PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTION | $14,745 |
SOMOS FAMILA VALLE PURPOSE: VIRTUAL SPONSORSHIP | $1,000 |