Bay Area Lawyers For Individual Freedom
- Assets
- $124.4k
- Revenue
- $158.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 09/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-3184483
Organization Overview
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 06/2021, Bay Area Lawyers For Individual Freedom generated $158.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $138.8k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katie Carlson Cartwright Administrator | Officer | 10 | $59,729 |
Mark Fickes Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Andrea Long Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeff Kosbie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sam Potts Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jane Migachyov Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $148,816 |
| Investment income | $11 |
| 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 | $158,031 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $23,570 |
| 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. | $59,729 |
| 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 | $4,793 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
| 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 | $1,955 |
| Information technology | $2,197 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,224 |
| Travel | $35 |
| 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 | $3,412 |
| All other expenses | $5,444 |
| Total functional expenses | $138,801 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,666 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,782 |
| 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 | $124,448 |
| 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 | $124,448 |
| 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 | $124,448 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bay Area Lawyers For Individual Freedom has awarded $23,570 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, TRAINING | $10,170 |
TGI JUSTICE PROGRAM PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING COUNSEL FOR CASES INVOLVING TRANSGENDER PERSONS, TO ASSIST IN THE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL AND FREEDOM, FORGING A CULTURE OF RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE TO FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES, IMPRISONMENT, POLICE VIOLENCE, RACISM, POVERTY AND SOCIETAL PRESSURES, SEEKING TO CREATE A WORLD ROOTED IN SELF-DETERMINATION, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND GENDER JUSTICE. | $7,145 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, TRAINING | $1,755 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION FIGHTING FOR ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | $1,500 |
EL LA PARA TRANS LATINAS PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION PROVIDING ADVOCACY FOR QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE LATINA TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY | $1,500 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION PROVIDING HEALTCARE TO HOMELESS AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN THE TENDERLOIN AND MISSION DISTRICTS OF SAN FRANCISCO. | $1,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cybercrime Support Network Phoenix, AZ | $930,371 | $5,087,347 |
Unified Solutions Tribal Community Development Group Inc Mesa, AZ | $142,836 | $1,501,607 |
Nature Defense Foundation Healdsburg, CA | $0 | $993,725 |
Building Industry Legal Defense Foundation Irvine, CA | $221,686 | $405,909 |
Sjpoa Legal Defense Fund Trust San Jose, CA | $3,836,867 | $173,053 |
Legal Link Oakland, CA | $296,211 | $381,348 |
Institute for Democracy and Justice Sacramento, CA | $0 | $0 |
San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service Covina, CA | $169,321 | $0 |
Bay Area Lawyers For Individual Freedom San Francisco, CA | $124,448 | $158,031 |
Below 100 Sahuarita, AZ | $45,287 | $0 |
Arizona Homicide Investigators Association Inc Tempe, AZ | $47,850 | $0 |
Devonshire Area Police Station Fund Northridge, CA | $8,768 | $0 |