Grassroots Law Project
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-0929418
Organization Overview
Grassroots Law Project is located in San Francisco, CA. As of 12/2021, Grassroots Law Project employed 35 individuals. Grassroots Law Project 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, Grassroots Law Project generated $2.9m 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 (34.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m 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:
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TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND LEGAL EXPERTISE TO REFORM THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Shaun King Chair-Pres/exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $268,600 |
Brandon Keynan Evans Political Director | 40 | $122,633 | |
Zoe Wong-Weissman Digital Director | 40 | $114,115 | |
Stacy Lee Merritt Secy Tre/lgl Dir-Past To 05/21 | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $50,000 |
Duane Thompson Director/fellow-Past To 05/21 | Trustee | 40 | $19,287 |
Yodit Tewolde Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $13,748 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Social Practice Llc Mgmt/staffing/ops | 12/30/21 | $262,166 |
Calebandonian Pllc Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $205,000 |
Everyaction Inc Technology Services | 12/30/21 | $178,680 |
Ab Partners Creative Services | 12/30/21 | $148,000 |
Wren Collective Policy/research/comm | 12/30/21 | $369,306 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,630,091 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,630,091 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $304 |
| 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 | $2,909,664 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $404,377 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $501,781 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $352,394 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,577,281 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,036 |
| Payroll taxes | $149,064 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $28,443 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,528 |
| Advertising and promotion | $64,000 |
| Office expenses | $66,145 |
| Information technology | $448,346 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $23,991 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $139 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,039,955 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,582 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,710,064 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $63,308 |
| 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 | $26,472 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,945,426 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,981 |
| 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 | $59,981 |
| 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 | $1,885,445 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,945,426 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Grassroots Law Project has awarded $287,850 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Behested San Francisco Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission on grant. | $150,000 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: To support civil rights work f or family of Breonna Taylor. | $60,000 |
Mckinney, TX PURPOSE: To help families of police violence victims organize themselves. | $30,000 |
SKATE U PURPOSE: Anti-violence work for kids of Philadelphia. | $25,000 |
Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: Donation for rally expenses for innocent person on death row. | $12,850 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Funeral expenses for victim of police violence. | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Grassroots Law Project has recieved totaling $205,223.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Actblue Civics Inc Somerville, MA PURPOSE: General assistance | $205,223 |
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|---|---|---|
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Kirk Humanitarian Salt Lake City, UT | $3,740,895 | $18,227,954 |
Translational Pulmonary And Immunology Research Center Long Beach, CA | $5,349,856 | $21,502,717 |
Southern Calif Glaziers H&w Tr Fund Covina, CA | $29,114,155 | $20,946,347 |
Eleven Counties Cement Masons Vacation Savings Plan Arcadia, CA | $5,589,566 | $20,011,615 |
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board Los Angeles, CA | $19,187,650 | $21,164,251 |
Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry Portland, OR | $61,863,442 | $22,605,398 |
Education Training And Research Associates Scotts Valley, CA | $15,485,603 | $19,032,847 |
Community Action Of Skagit County Mount Vernon, WA | $8,445,889 | $20,193,339 |
Berkeley Food And Housing Project Berkeley, CA | $7,900,684 | $21,326,193 |
Partnerships To Uplift Communities Los Angeles Burbank, CA | $14,420,401 | $24,912,837 |
Synergy Academies Los Angeles, CA | $22,403,920 | $21,618,793 |