Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo Co

Organization Overview

Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo Co is located in Redwood City, CA. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo Co employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo Co 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 03/2023, Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo Co generated $4.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.8% per year over the past 8 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.

Since 2019, Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo Co has awarded 61 individual grants totaling $6,204,189. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FIGHT SOCIAL INJUSTICE THROUGH CIVIL LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE LIBRE (LINKING IMMIGRANTS TO BENEFITS, RESOURCES & EDUCATION) PROJECT'S GOAL IS TO EDUCATE OUR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE SAFETY NET SERVICES AVAILABLE, LINK THEM TO SPECIFIC AGENCIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THAT CAN ASSIST THEM WITH THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS, AND PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO THOSE SEEKING IMMIGRATION RELIEF OR SAFETY NET BENEFITS.


LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SAN MATEO COUNTY USES THE LAW TO MAKE THE SOCIAL SAFETY NET WORK BY REPRESENTING CLIENTS WHEN THEY CAN'T BREAK THROUGH THE BUREAUCRACY, ADVOCATING TO FIX BROKEN SYSTEMS, AND EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES.


HOMESAVERS PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE THREATENED WITH LOSING THEIR HOMES OR LIVING IN SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS WITH THE GOALS OF KEEPING PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES; PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE ENFORCEMENT OF LEGAL RIGHTS, IN AND OUT OF COURT; AND REMEDYING SUBSTANDARD LIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH ADVOCACY.


THE HEALTH CONSUMER CENTER HELPS LOW INCOME SAN MATEO RESIDENTS NAVIGATE A FLAWED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Immigration Institute Of The Bay Area
Legal Services
$215,820
Pangea Legal Services
Legal Services
$119,569
University Of San Francisco School Of La
Legal Services
$103,181
Faith In Action Bay Area
Community Outreach
$154,140
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$453,856
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,742,565
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,441,481
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,637,902
Total Program Service Revenue$153,097
Investment income $29,106
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$38,151
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,792,599

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo Co has awarded $1,096,092 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

PURPOSE: Legal Services

$223,987

COASTSIDE HOPE

PURPOSE: Outreach

$15,000

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IN EAST PALO ALTO

PURPOSE: Legal Services

$198,233

FAITH IN ACTION BAY AREA

PURPOSE: Outreach

$78,221

IMMIGRANT LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER

PURPOSE: Technical Assistance

$69,530

IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE OF THE BAY AREA

PURPOSE: Legal Services

$223,987
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
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San Diego, CA
$19,711,863
National Center For Youth Law
Oakland, CA
$13,795,088
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$17,298,721
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc
Tucson, AZ
$34,237,462
Inner City Law Center
Los Angeles, CA
$18,290,943
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc
Riverside, CA
$16,726,480
Community Legal Aid Socal
Santa Ana, CA
$16,953,104
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$14,549,816
Law Foundation Of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
$12,960,116
California Lawyers Association
Sacramento, CA
$10,640,409
Legal Services Of Northern California
Sacramento, CA
$12,347,016
California Appellate Project
San Francisco, CA
$11,097,618
Legal Aid Services Of Oregon
Portland, OR
$11,067,499
Central California Legal Services Inc
Fresno, CA
$9,538,575
East Bay Community Law Center
Berkeley, CA
$10,466,463
Legal Aid At Work
San Francisco, CA
$12,649,064
Legal Aid Society Of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
$7,291,643
Nevada Legal Services Inc
Las Vegas, NV
$9,837,653
C R L A Foundation
Sacramento, CA
$7,705,233
Tribal Law And Policy Institute
West Hollywood, CA
$7,155,759
Immigrant Legal Defense
Oakland, CA
$5,649,949
Dependency Legal Services
Rocklin, CA
$6,714,882
Dna-Peoples Legal Services Inc
Window Rock, AZ
$6,646,294
Public Defender Services Of Lane County Inc
Eugene, OR
$6,685,527
Marion County Association Of Defenders Limited
Salem, OR
$6,107,982

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