Western States Legal Foundation is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western States 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 12/2021, Western States Legal Foundation generated $171.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $184.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 7 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH AND LEGAL ANALYSIS REGARDING NUCLEAR AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jacqueline Cabasso Executive Dir. | 40 | $70,000 | |
Andrew Lichterman Director | 40 | $70,000 | |
Grace Morizawa Director | 4 | $0 | |
Phyllis Olin President | 4 | $0 | |
Sherry Larsen-Beville Secretary | 4 | $0 | |
Wilson Riles Jr Director | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $171,119 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $46 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $171,165 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $152,710 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,179 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $19,051 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,606 |
Other expenses | $8,114 |
Total expenses | $184,660 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $77,575 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $77,575 |
Total liabilities | $570 |
Net assets or fund balances | $77,005 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Western States Legal Foundation has recieved totaling $97,811.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION FOR PEACE | $75,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $22,800 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
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