Bay Area Lawyers For Individual Freedom is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (I02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, 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. Bay Area Lawyers For Individual Freedom is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Bay Area Lawyers For Individual Freedom generated $230.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $272.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE GROUP TAKES ACTION ON QUESTIONS OF LAW AND JUSTICE THAT AFFECT THE LGBT COMMUNITY; STRENGTHENS PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL TIES AMONG LGBT MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; BUILDS COALITIONS WITH OTHER LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS TO COMBAT ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION; PROMOTES THE APPOINTMENT OF LGBT ATTORNEYS TO THE JUDICIARY, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS IN THE BAY AREA; FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LGBT LAW STUDENTS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERS WORKING ON LGBT ISSUES, AND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION OF CONCERN TO MEMBERS OF THE LGBT LEGAL COMMUNITY. BALIF ALSO SUBMITS AMICUS BRIEFS IN CASES AFFECTING THE LGBT COMMUNITY, SPONSORS RESOLUTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES OF CALIFORNIA BAR ASSOCIATION, PROVIDES LGBT-FOCUSED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND ENDORSES CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICES AND LEGAL ELECTED POSITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS VIA WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS MEETING CALIFORNIA MCLE REQUIREMENTS; PRODUCED LAW NOTES NEWSLETTER ON LEGAL TOPICS OF CONCERN TO MEMBERS; PROVIDED MENTORING FOR YOUNG LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rafael Langer-Osuna Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Andrea Long Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mark Fickes Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeff Kosbie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Stephan Ferris Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Atticus Lee Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $206,139 |
Investment income | $56 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $230,281 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $26,332 |
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. | $76,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,940 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,604 |
Information technology | $4,569 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,530 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $3,950 |
All other expenses | $6,665 |
Total functional expenses | $272,611 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,516 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,826 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $64,342 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $64,342 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $64,342 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bay Area Lawyers For Individual Freedom has awarded $26,332 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GLENN BURKE WELLNESS CLINIC PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION PROVIDING HEALTCARE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. | $1,500 |
TRANS LIFELINE PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION PROVIDING ADVOCACY FOR QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. | $1,500 |
THE BALIF FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, TRAINING | $5,000 |
CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION FIGHTING FOR ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. | $1,500 |
THE BALIF FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, TRAINING. | $5,000 |
ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION PROVIDING REMOVE BARRIERS TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND BUILDS THE POWER OF CALIFORNIANS TO DEMAND HEALTH, JUSTICE AND DIGNITY. | $1,500 |