California Lawyers Foundation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Lawyers Foundation 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 12/2023, California Lawyers Foundation generated $269.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $374.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, California Lawyers Foundation has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $401,995. 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:
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ORGANIZATION MISSION OR SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIESTHE CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOUNDATION WORKS ON THREE KEY INITIATIVES: (1) ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND PRO BONO, WHICH INCLUDES EFFORTS TO MAKE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM MORE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE IN NEED ACROSS CALIFORNIA; (2) DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION WHICH MEANS WORKING TO FOSTER AN EQUITABLE LEGAL PROFESSION THAT MIRRORS THE POPULATION; AND (3) CIVICS ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH WHICH ENTAILS EDUCATING CALIFORNIANS ABOUT THE JUDICIAL BRANCH, THE ROLE OF LAWYERS, AND THE RULE OF LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSCALIFORNIA CHANGE LAWYERS RECEIVED $80,000 TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION CANDIDATES.CALIFORNIA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION RECEIVED $3,500 TO FUND TRANSLATIONS SERVICES IN THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.THE FOUNDATION CREATED VIDEOS TO EDUCATE YOUTH ON PROPER INTERACTIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND BASIC RIGHTS OF CITIZENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sabrina Green Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jeremy Evans President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dedan Brozino Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerri Malana Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Harrison Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terrence Evans Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $269,628 |
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 | $269,628 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $269,628 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $61,679 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $122,500 |
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 | $92,229 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,684 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,454 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,124 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $17,990 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $607 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,448 |
Total functional expenses | $374,322 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $637,062 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $47,971 |
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 | $4,620 |
Total assets | $689,653 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,713 |
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 | $577,870 |
Total liabilities | $604,583 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $45,240 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $39,830 |
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 | $689,653 |
Over the last fiscal year, California Lawyers Foundation has awarded $59,495 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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A2J TECH PURPOSE: Education | $23,597 |
CALIFORNIA ACCESS TO JUSTICE PURPOSE: Education | $35,898 |