Childrens Legal Services Of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Childrens Legal Services Of San Diego employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Legal Services Of San Diego 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 09/2021, Childrens Legal Services Of San Diego generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 5 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
CHILDREN'S LEGAL SERVICES OF SAN DIEGO, INC. PROTECTS AND DEFENDS THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE LEGAL REPRESENTATION. CLSSD IS A NON-PROFIT, INTERDISCIPLINARY ORGANIZATION THAT CONSISTS OF FOUR LAW FIRMS, WHICH ARE COURT-APPOINTED TO REPRESENT BOTH MINORS AND NON-MINOR DEPENDENTS IN JUVENILE DEPENDENCY COURT WITHIN AND OUT OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT EVERY JUVENILE DEPENDENCY PROCEEDING FROM DETENTION THROUGH PERMANENCY. WITHIN THE COURT PROCESS, WE IDENTIFY AND REQUEST SERVICES FOR OUR CLIENTS, INCLUDING ADVOCATING FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carolyn Griesemer ESQ Board Member Thru 12/2020/ceo/pres. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $135,898 |
Kristin Garrett Montgomery CFO | Officer | 32 | $92,595 |
Beth Ploesch Secretary | Officer | 35 | $89,395 |
Matthew Storey Board Member/chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Camille Gustafson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Pollock Board Member (thru 12/2020) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,582,445 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,075 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,557 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,711,520 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $823 |
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 | $4,712,343 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $350,052 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,573 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,553,094 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,181 |
Other employee benefits | $176,905 |
Payroll taxes | $217,465 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,267 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,069 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,244 |
Office expenses | $39,373 |
Information technology | $38,019 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $155,494 |
Travel | $2,515 |
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 | $27,421 |
Insurance | $49,958 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,949,152 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $512,711 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $950,222 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,730,241 |
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 | $43,150 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $74,431 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,328 |
Total assets | $3,320,083 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $379,923 |
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 | $379,923 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,929,309 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,851 |
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 | $3,320,083 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Childrens Legal Services Of San Diego has recieved totaling $188.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $188 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Oakland, CA | $36,414,979 | $20,169,103 |
Central Valley Community Foundation Fresno, CA | $105,414,980 | $19,266,870 |
Hispanics In Philanthropy Oakland, CA | $32,628,139 | $20,330,373 |
Women Donors Network San Francisco, CA | $11,762,739 | $21,849,859 |
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Irvine, CA | $84,164,854 | $6,008,947 |
Just One Project Las Vegas, NV | $1,280,784 | $8,846,231 |
Asian Pacific Fund San Francisco, CA | $25,769,246 | $16,047,288 |
Mission Increase Tigard, OR | $936,883 | $5,775,075 |
Jewish Community Association Of Greater Phoenix Scottsdale, AZ | $31,119,150 | $6,708,831 |
American Muslim Community Foundation Fremont, CA | $4,272,850 | $7,338,552 |
Armenia Fund Inc Glendale, CA | $68,598,938 | $8,000,794 |
Childrens Legal Services Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $3,320,083 | $4,712,343 |