Pacific Legal Foundation
- Assets
- $85.2m
- Revenue
- $25.1m
- Investments
- $4.6m
- Employees
- 128
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 06/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 94-2197343
Organization Overview
Pacific Legal Foundation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2023, Pacific Legal Foundation employed 128 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pacific Legal Foundation 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, Pacific Legal Foundation generated $25.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $25.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEFEND LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EACH YEAR, PLF REPRESENTS HUNDREDS OF AMERICANS, FREE OF CHARGE, WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BUT ARE STYMIED BY GOVERNMENT. WE GIVE THEM THEIR DAY IN COURT TO VINDICATE THEIR RIGHTS AND SET A LASTING PRECEDENT TO PROTECT EVERYONE ELSE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CASES LITIGATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian G Cartwright Chair Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert D Connors Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert K Best Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ross Borba Jr Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Brigham Boulris Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James L Cloud Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Meredith & Associates Direct Mail | 6/29/21 | $211,706 |
My Biz Niche Llc Website Design & Development | 6/29/21 | $140,877 |
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 | $21,771,790 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $954,366 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,771,790 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,128,139 |
| Investment income | $1,646,192 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $491,197 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $25,069,324 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $120,000 |
| 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. | $1,799,430 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,717 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,349,932 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $889,161 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,639,219 |
| Payroll taxes | $975,336 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,611 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $56,671 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $174,932 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,219,964 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,504,257 |
| Information technology | $449,870 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $772,352 |
| Travel | $1,774,095 |
| 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 | $247,377 |
| Insurance | $106,613 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $25,562,157 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,301,308 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $845,639 |
| 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 | $299,661 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $776,013 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $69,510,473 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,557,666 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,929,500 |
| Total assets | $85,220,260 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,454,478 |
| 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 | $5,721,326 |
| Total liabilities | $7,175,804 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $74,096,101 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,948,355 |
| 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 | $85,220,260 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pacific Legal Foundation has awarded $120,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: Program Support | $15,000 |
IOWANS FOR TAX RELIEF FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Program Support | $15,000 |
FRONTIER INSTITUTE INC PURPOSE: Program Support | $15,000 |
PLATTE INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH INC PURPOSE: Program Support | $15,000 |
PELICAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY PURPOSE: Program Support | $15,000 |
TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Program Support | $15,000 |