National Lawyers Guild Of Los Angeles
- Assets
- $296.5k
- Revenue
- $180.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-4304440
Organization Overview
National Lawyers Guild Of Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (R03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Lawyers Guild Of Los Angeles employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Lawyers Guild Of Los Angeles is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Lawyers Guild Of Los Angeles generated $180.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (43.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $309.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO UNITE LAWYERS, LAW STUDENTS, LEGAL WORKERS, AND JAILHOUSE LAWYERS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL COMMUNITY BASED LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A FRAMEWORK THAT PRIORITIZES HUMAN RIGHTS OVER PROPERTY INTERESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL OBSERVER PROGRAM: NLG-LA DEFENDS THE ESSENTIAL RIGHT TO PROTEST. WE PROVIDE LEGAL OBSERVERS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ACTIVISTS AT PLANNED AND SPONTANEOUS PROTESTS, AND OUR VOLUNTEERS TAKE NOTES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ATTORNEY IN ORDER TO HOLD LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABLE. NLG-LA COORDINATES THESE REQUESTS AND RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS AT DOZENS OF PROTESTS EACH MONTH. THE MERE PRESENCE OF OUR OBSERVERS OFTEN DE-ESCALATES POLICE/PROTESTER INTERACTIONS AND HELPS ENSURE A PEACEFUL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.
COURTWATCH: NLG-LA WORKS WITH COALITION PARTNERS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TO MONITOR MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY COURTROOMS ACROSS THE LOS ANGELES AREA TO OBSERVE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, DOCUMENT IRREGULARITIES, CORROBORATE AND DOCUMENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT JUDICIAL CONDUCT AND DECISIONS, AND HELP SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE SYSTEMATIC, DAY-TO-DAY INJUSTICES OF THE AVERAGE CRIMINAL COURTROOM.
CLINICS & TRAININGS: NLG-LA REGULARLY HOSTS AND SUPPORTS CLINICS THAT DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF THE MOST OPPRESSED IN OUR COMMUNITY, SUCH AS THE HOMELESS, DAY LABORERS, AND STREET VENDORS. WE ALSO OFFER TRAININGS FOR LAYPEOPLE THAT ARE DESIGNED TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY INFORMED OF THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS. WE ALSO HOLD PANELS AND WEBINARS FOR ATTORNEYS ON ISSUES LIKE POLICE MISCONDUCT, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, WORKERS' RIGHTS, TENANT RIGHTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. OUR TRAININGS PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO HOLD THE SYSTEM ACCOUNTABLE FOR RESPECTING THE CONSTITUTIONAL, CIVIL, AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
LITIGATION: NLG-LA EMPLOYS A STAFF ATTORNEY THAT ASSISTS WITH VARIOUS STAGES OF LITIGATION AIMED AT VINDICATING CIVIL RIGHTS, TYPICALLY CLASS ACTIONS AGAINST POLICE DEPARTMENTS, OR ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER DEPARTMENT-WIDE POLICIES AFFECTING LARGE NUMBERS OF CITIZENS. THESE CASES ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN HOLDING POLICE ACCOUNTABLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Krithika Santhanam Executive Director/treasurer (as Of 5/24/21) | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $86,186 |
Richard Ybarra Executive Director (until 2/28/21) | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $18,815 |
Jim Lafferty Director | Trustee | 2 | $13,604 |
Morgan Ricketts Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gilbert Saucedo Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ira Spiro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $32,732 |
| Fundraising events | $106,572 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,807 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,111 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $150 |
| 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 | -$14,264 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $180,477 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $140 |
| 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. | $108,397 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,170 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $89,688 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,434 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,508 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,969 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,684 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,703 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,124 |
| Information technology | $10,606 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $468 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,515 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $9,639 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $18,801 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $309,056 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $296,523 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $296,523 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $296,523 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $296,523 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Lawyers Guild Of Los Angeles has recieved totaling $15,510.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD, AN ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO THE NEED FOR BASIC CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF OUR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM. | $15,510 |
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|---|---|---|
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Oregon Center For Nursing Portland, OR | $543,374 | $594,362 |
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Wing Usa Ridgecrest, CA | $6,387 | $0 |