Bay Area Legal Aid
- Assets
- $18.0m
- Revenue
- $22.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 229
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 12/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-1631316
Organization Overview
Bay Area Legal Aid is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1966. 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 12/2022, Bay Area Legal Aid employed 229 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bay Area Legal Aid 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 12/2021, Bay Area Legal Aid generated $22.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 6 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 2016, Bay Area Legal Aid has awarded 74 individual grants totaling $10,374,002. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BAY AREA LEGAL AID BAYLEGAL PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME BAY AREA RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEALTH CARE ACCESS ECONOMIC SECURITY AND CONSUMER RIGHTS: IN 2022 BAYLEGAL PROVIDED SERVICES TO 6,059 LOW-INCOME SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING SENIORS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NEED OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC SAFETY NET PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE MEDI-CAL SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME SSI AND CALFRESH. BAYLEGAL ALSO HELPED TO REMOVE FINANCIAL IMPEDIMENTS TO HOUSING INCOME HEALTHCARE AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS. THROUGH THIS WORK BAYLEGAL SECURED OVER $17.5 MILLION IN QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS TO HELP LOW-INCOME BAY AREA RESIDENTS MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND IMPROVE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY. BAYLEGAL ALSO PROVIDES TARGETED SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS INCLUDING FOSTER AND TRANSITION AGE YOUTH COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND OR INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEPENDENCY OR DELINQUENCY SYSTEMS AS WELL AS VETERANS AND PEOPLE WHO WERE FORMERLY INCARCERATED.
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION: IN 2022 BAY AREA LEGAL AID BAYLEGAL HELPED 10,346 LOW-INCOME SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING SENIORS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND PRESERVE HOUSING. BAYLEGAL'S ADVOCACY TO ENFORCE HOUSING LAWS AND REGULATIONS ALSO HELPED TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA. BAYLEGAL COUNSELED AND REPRESENTED CLIENTS WHO FACED ILLEGAL EVICTIONS INCLUDING EVICTION AFTER FORECLOSURE DISCRIMINATION SUBSTANDARD HOUSING AND OTHER HOUSING RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. THROUGH THIS WORK BAYLEGAL SECURED OVER $8.5 MILLION IN QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS TO HELP LOW-INCOME BAY AREA RESIDENTS SECURE THEIR BASIC NEED FOR SAFE AFFORDABLE AND HABITABLE HOUSING.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION: IN 2022 BAYLEGAL PROVIDED INTEGRATED AND HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES TO HELP 5,531 LOW-INCOME SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA SURVIVORS OF INTER-PERSONAL VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN ESCAPE ABUSE AND BUILD NEW INDEPENDENT AND SAFE FUTURES. BAYLEGAL PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING RESTRAINING ORDERS CHILD CUSTODY DIVORCES CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND OTHER FAMILY LAW PROTECTIONS AND SUPPORTS. BAYLEGAL ALSO ASSISTED IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABUSE AS WELL THEIR CHILDREN IN FILING FOR IMMIGRATION RELIEF UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT VAWA AND THE VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AND VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT. THROUGH THIS WORK BAYLEGAL SECURED OVER $10.8 MILLION IN QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FAMILY LAW AND IMMIGRATION MATTERS TO HELP VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ACHIEVE LASTING SAFETY AND IMPROVE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Genevieve Richardson Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $213,565 |
Haydee Alfonso General Counsel | Officer | 37.5 | $192,309 |
Christina Lee Director Of Grants Contracts | Officer | 37.5 | $184,407 |
Ariella Hyman Director Of Program Advocacy | Officer | 37.5 | $179,719 |
Novella Coleman Director Of Litigation | 37.5 | $145,776 | |
Andrea Del-Pan Pro Bono Director | 37.5 | $138,214 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,589,334 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,277,694 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,129 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,867,028 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $960,927 |
| Investment income | $4,795 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $66,430 |
| 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 | $22,860,765 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,925,988 |
| 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. | $1,152,984 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $352,151 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,415,111 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $368,430 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,451,085 |
| Payroll taxes | $957,050 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $424,308 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,265 |
| Office expenses | $624,416 |
| Information technology | $83,727 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,491,988 |
| Travel | $8,458 |
| 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 | $538,073 |
| Insurance | $112,549 |
| All other expenses | $107,691 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,310,211 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,535,078 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,788,899 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,698,021 |
| 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 | $97,937 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,614,499 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,157,716 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $74,943 |
| Total assets | $17,967,093 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,781,301 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $788,997 |
| 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 | $3,293,329 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,529,934 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,393,561 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,989,641 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $583,891 |
| 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 | $17,967,093 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bay Area Legal Aid has awarded $2,838,506 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE PURPOSE: Domestic violence prevention | $14,500 |
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS PURPOSE: Domestic violence prevention | $7,584 |
BASF - SF EVICTION REPRESENT COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: Healthcare and economic security | $1,110,052 |
LEGAL AID OF SAN MATEO PURPOSE: Healthcare and economic security | $36,318 |
NATIONAL HEALTH LAW PROGRAM PURPOSE: Healthcare & economic security | $23,759 |
LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY PURPOSE: Housing Homeless prevention and healthcare & economic security | $1,601,485 |