Southwestern Law School
- Assets
- $130.4m
- Revenue
- $60.2m
- Investments
- $29.9m
- Employees
- 596
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 02/1937
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 95-1246140
Organization Overview
Southwestern Law School is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Southwestern Law School employed 596 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwestern Law School 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 06/2022, Southwestern Law School generated $60.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $57.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL IS TO PRODUCE HIGHLY SKILLED GRADUATES WHO ARE CAPABLE OF INTEGRATING THEORY AND PRACTICE TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE LAW SCHOOL ACCOMMODATES A WIDE RANGE OF STUDENTS AND SEEKS TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE LAW SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHES THIS GOAL IN PART BY OFFERING FIVE COURSES OF STUDY LEADING TO THE JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE: (1) A THREE-YEAR, FULL-TIME DAY PROGRAM; (2) A FOUR-YEAR, PART-TIME HYBRID EVENING PROGRAM; (3) A FOUR-YEAR, PART-TIME DAY PROGRAM; (4) A FOUR YEAR,PART-TIME DAY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH CHILD-CARE, ELDER-CARE, OR OTHER CARE-GIVING RESPONSIBILITIES; AND (5) A TWO-YEAR, ACCELERATED FULL-TIME DAY PROGRAM. THE LAW SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS COURSES OF STUDY LEADING TO EITHER A MASTERS IN GENERAL LAW OR MASTERS OF LAW IN ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW. ADDITIONALLY, THE LAW SCHOOL SPONSORS A FOREIGN SUMMER LAW PROGRAM IN ENGLAND; OFFERS A CONCURRENT JD/MBA WITH THE DRUCKER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT OF CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY, AND OFFERS A CERTIFICATE IN BIOSCIENCE INDUSTRY LAW AND PRACTICE WITH THE KECK GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. ADDITIONALLY, THE LAW SCHOOL OFFERS STUDENTS WORKING ON THEIR JURIS DOCTOR DEGREES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPECIALIZE IN ONE OF SEVEN LEGAL FIELDS: (1) ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LAW; (2) CIVIL LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY, UNDER THE PANISH CIVIL JUSTICE PROGRAM; (3) CRIMINAL LAW AND ADVOCACY; (4) PUBLIC INTEREST LAW; (5) TECHNOLOGY LAW AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; (6) LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW; AND (7) CRITICAL RACE, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles P Fairchild Chair Of The Board Of Trustees | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Xanders - Vice Chr Thru 10/21/21, Gen Cnsl As Of 11/1/21 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $37,278 |
Lauren B Leichtman Vice Chair, Board Of Trustees | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Betty Kelepecz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlos Siderman Board Member (thru 12/21) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cherie S Raidy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Us Security Associates Inc Security | 6/29/22 | $889,537 |
Los Angeles Air Conditioning Maintenance And Repair | 6/29/22 | $346,236 |
Robert Ferrilli Llc Consultant | 6/29/22 | $180,224 |
Kohl Building Maintenance Janitorial Services | 6/29/22 | $178,449 |
Holland & Knight Llp Legal | 6/29/22 | $164,451 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $3,960 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,325,512 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,311,968 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $281,460 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,641,440 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $55,218,468 |
| Investment income | $468,713 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $4 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $712,690 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$317,694 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $95,788 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $60,220,339 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $17,532,237 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,578,189 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,533,345 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $321,633 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,062,887 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,305,392 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,956,224 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,589,107 |
| Fees for services: Management | $835,389 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $530,809 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $156,949 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $188,247 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,243,310 |
| Advertising and promotion | $335,982 |
| Office expenses | $1,137,799 |
| Information technology | $944,380 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,840,506 |
| Travel | $241,229 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $477,805 |
| Interest | $802,021 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,268,093 |
| Insurance | $399,171 |
| All other expenses | $312,999 |
| Total functional expenses | $57,936,983 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,355,877 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,373,844 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,847,210 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $622,884 |
| 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 | $176,584 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47,343,416 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,220,476 |
| Investments—other securities | $29,927,443 |
| Investments—program-related | $3,379,319 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $166,775 |
| Total assets | $130,413,828 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,514,017 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,438,736 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $18,437,327 |
| 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 | $1,186,172 |
| Total liabilities | $28,576,252 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $74,156,983 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,680,593 |
| 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 | $130,413,828 |