California Access To Justice Commission
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Carmichael, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 84-3344697
Organization Overview
California Access To Justice Commission is located in Carmichael, CA. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Access To Justice Commission 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 06/2023, California Access To Justice Commission generated $5.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 06/2023.
Since 2022, California Access To Justice Commission has awarded 121 individual grants totaling $6,980,000. 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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THE CALIFORNIA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION ADVANCES ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS BY EXPANDING RESOURCES, REMOVING BARRIERS, AND DEVELOPING INNOVATIONS SO EVERYONE CAN EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY RESOLVE THEIR CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM: IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE BUDGET ACT FOR THE STATES FISCAL YEAR, THE EQUAL ACCESS APPROPRIATION INCLUDED $5 MILLION FOR GRANTS TO NONPROFIT LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. THE ACCESS COMMISSION IS AUTHORIZED TO SELECT, AWARD, MONITOR,AND REPORT THESE GRANTS. FORTY-EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS OF VARYING SIZES WERE SELECTED TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS. (REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://CALATJ.ORG/PAST-II-GRANTS)
GRANTS FOR EVICTION ASSISTANCE: THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT PROVIDED THE ACCESS COMMISSION WITH $400,000 TO FUND GRANTS TO CONTINUE AND ENHANCE EFFORTS BEGUN IN RESPONSE TO THE EVICTION AND HOUSING LEGAL NEEDS CREATED BY COVID-19 AND THE END OF EVICTION MORATORIUMS. FOUR LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR COMMUNITY PARTNERS RECEIVED THESE GRANTS. (A REPORT CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://CALATJ.ORG/GRANTS/EVICTION-TSUNAMI-GRANTS)
LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LEGAL AID LAWYERS:THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE HAS RECOGNIZED THE CALIFORNIA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (CALATJ) IN STATUTE (GOV. CODE SECTIONS 68655-68659). IT HAS APPROPRIATED $250,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CALIFORNIA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER A TAX-ADVANTAGED STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS EMPLOYED BY QUALIFIED LEGAL SERVICE PROJECTS AND SUPPORT CENTERS. (STATS. 2023, CH.34, SEC.23 (SB133) EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2023.) THE NEED FOR THIS PROGRAM IS MANIFEST. NEW LEGAL AID JOB OPENINGS NOW STAY UNFILLED FOR MONTHS. RETAINING EXPERIENCED LAWYERS IS, IF ANYTHING, A BIGGER PROBLEM. ONE-THIRD OF CALIFORNIA LEGAL AID LAWYERS LEAVE FOR OTHER JOBS EACH YEAR. CANDIDATE LAWYERS CONSIDERING LEGAL AID JOBS AND VETERAN LAWYERS DECIDING WHETHER TO STAY REPORT THAT THE NUMBER ONE CONCERN IS MONEY. STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS ARE A MAJOR FACTOR. OVER 84% OF ENTRY-LEVEL CANDIDATES AND OVER 75% OF ALL LEGAL AID LAWYERS HAVE EDUCATIONAL DEBT, WITH THE MEDIAN AMOUNT BEING BETWEEN $125,000 AND $149,000, WITH TYPICAL INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS OF $8,000 PER YEAR. THE PROBLEM IS EVEN WORSE FOR LEGAL AID LAWYERS OF COLOR WITH A MEDIAN EDUCATIONAL DEBT RANGE OF $200,000$225,000 (2014 TO 2018 GRADUATES) AND HIGHER INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL PAYMENT BURDENS. (PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LRAP CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://CALATJ.ORG/LRAP)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judge Mark Juhas Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Catherine Blakemore Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Judge Maria Armendariz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Levy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angelica Millan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David R Daniels Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Association Of California Program Service | 6/29/23 | $223,433 |
Choy Consulting Program Service | 6/29/23 | $145,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,620,910 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $283,203 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,904,113 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,135 |
| 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 | $5,914,248 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,105,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $9,160 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,354 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $877 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,251 |
| Information technology | $9,074 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,169 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,678,029 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,149,673 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,113 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,161,786 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,123 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,662,500 |
| 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 | $3,751,623 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $178,163 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $232,000 |
| 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 | $4,161,786 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Access To Justice Commission has awarded $5,105,000 in support to 70 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AFRICAN ADVOCACY NETWORK PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $31,250 |
AIDS LEGAL REFERRAL PANEL SF PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $67,500 |
AL OTRO LADO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $31,250 |
ALAMEDA COUNTY HOMELESS AC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $57,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR CHILDRENS RIGHT PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $172,500 |
CA ADVOCATES FOR NH REFORM PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $84,600 |