The Justice And Diversity Center Of The Bar Association Of San Francis

Organization Overview

The Justice And Diversity Center Of The Bar Association Of San Francis is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (M20) the organization is classified as: Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Justice And Diversity Center Of The Bar Association Of San Francis employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Justice And Diversity Center Of The Bar Association Of San Francis 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, Justice And Diversity Center Of The Bar Association Of San Francis generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE JUSTICE & DIVERSITY CENTER (JDC) ADVANCES FAIRNESS AND EQUALITY BY PROVIDING PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (PBLS): PBLS PROVIDES FREE LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF EVICTION DEFENSE, FAMILY LAW, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TAX LAW, AND FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS MATTERS. ALSO, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES RECEIVE BUSINESS LAW SERVICES. JDC'S VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND RETENTION PROGRAM OPERATES THROUGH PBLS AT JDC'S OFFICE IN DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO. CLIENTS ARE THE WORKING POOR, FAMILIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND SENIORS WHO ARE SERVED VIA VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS, JDC STAFF ATTORNEYS, OR AT JDC'S COURT-BASED PROGRAMS. AS A RESULT OF PBLS' SERVICES, CLIENTS RETAIN THEIR HOUSING, GAIN CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN, RECEIVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND ACHIEVE GREATER STABILITY.WITHIN THIS PROGRAM ALSO RESIDES THE HOMELESS ADVOCACY PROJECT (HAP), WHICH PROVIDES FREE LEGAL AND SUPPORTING SOCIAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF EVICTION DEFENSE, PUBLIC BENEFITS ADVOCACY, AND IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTATION. CLIENTS ARE HOMELESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, AND APPROXIMATELY 75% HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY. CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS IS COMMON FOR CLIENTS, DUE IN LARGE PART TO ISSUES STEMMING FROM THEIR MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. HAP OPERATES A DROP-IN REPRESENTATION CLINIC AT ITS OFFICE IN THE TENDERLOIN NEIGHBORHOOD. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED PRIMARILY BY STAFF ATTORNEYS, LEGAL ADVOCATES, AND SOCIAL WORKERS. AS A RESULT OF HAP'S SERVICES, CLIENTS RETAIN THEIR HOUSING, ACCESS NEW HOUSING, OBTAIN A STABLE SOURCE OF INCOME, ACCESS MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE, AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.


IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE PROGRAMS (ILDP): ILDP PROVIDES DIRECT AND VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES VULNERABLE TO DEPORTATION. JDC ACTS AS THE LEGAL LEAD FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE COLLABORATIVE (SFILDC). THROUGH THE COLLABORATIVE, JDC HELPS COORDINATE THE REPRESENTATION OF OVER 1,400 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE COLLABORATIVE'S 15 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. ILDP ALSO HOUSES THE ATTORNEY OF THE DAY PROGRAM (AOD) FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO IMMIGRATION COURT. WHEN ACTING AS ATTORNEY OF THE DAY, JDC ATTORNEYS, ALONG WITH OUR PANEL OF OVER 100 VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS, PROVIDE LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION AT THE IMMIGRATION COURT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO APPEAR AT THEIR HEARING WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. IN 2020, ILDP LAUNCHED ITS ATTORNEY OF THE DAY HOTLINE, PROVIDING REMOTE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO ANY UNREPRESENTED INDIVIDUAL APPEARING BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO IMMIGRATION COURT. AS A RESULT OF THESE SERVICES, IMMIGRANTS, THEIR FAMILIES, ADVOCATES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE LEGAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO PREVENT IMMIGRANT DETENTIONS AND DEPORTATIONS.


COOPERATIVE RESTRAINING ORDER CLINIC (CROC): IS A SAN FRANCISCO-BASED LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY THAT UPHOLDS THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND STALKING SURVIVORS. COMMITTED TO EMPOWERMENT, CROC WORKS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND SAFETY OF SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH EFFECTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING, AND POLICY ADVOCACY.


DIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR MISSION. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED AND EXPLORE THEIR INTEREST IN A CAREER IN THE LAW. FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO LAW SCHOOL, OUR PROGRAMS BREAK DOWN BARRIERS, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND SHOWS THAT THE LEGAL PROFESSION IS FOR EVERYONE. THE PROGRAMS TRANSFORM STUDENT'S LIVES THROUGH MENTORING BY OUR VOLUNTEERS AND THE GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM OUR LEGAL COMMUNITY THAT MAKE FIELD TRIPS, PREP COURSES, AND A CAREER IN LAW POSSIBLE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$100,000
Government grants $1,451,871
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,934,432
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,486,303
Total Program Service Revenue$618
Investment income $76,019
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $79,835
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,655,676

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The Justice And Diversity Center Of The Bar Association Of San Francis has recieved totaling $367,203.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Heising-Simons Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: FOR THE CALIFORNIA COLLABORATIVE FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY OF THE DAY PROJECTS

$100,000
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$85,000
Morrison & Foerster Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND, BAY AREA MINORITY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

$50,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$44,678
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Public Safety

$27,500
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: General Operating Support

$20,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$223,329
Earnings$30,455
Grants$20,000
Ending Balance$233,784

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