Community Legal Aid Socal is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 01/2022, Community Legal Aid Socal employed 145 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Legal Aid Socal 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 01/2022, Community Legal Aid Socal generated $12.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.3m during the year ending 01/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH ADVOCACY, LEGAL COUNSELING, INNOVATIVE SELF-HELP SERVICES, IN DEPTH LEGAL REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND SENIORS AND TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH ADVOCACY, LEGAL COUNSELING, INNOVATIVE SELF-HELP SERVICES, IN-DEPTH LEGAL REPRESENTATION, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. LASOCS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT ORANGE COUNTY AND SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND ARE AIMED AT: (1) PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY; (2) PRESERVING THE HOME; (3) MAINTAINING ECONOMIC STABILITY; (4) ENSURING SAFETY, STABILITY, AND HEALTH; (5)ASSISTING POPULATIONS WITH SPECIAL VULNERABILITIES; (6) CONTINUING THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES (INCLUDING DIRECT REPRESENTATION); AND (7)GIVING ADVICE, COUNSEL, AND REFERRALS. LASOC ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING AND LANLORD/ TENANT ISSUES, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, ISSUES RELATED TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS, CONSUMER PROBLEMS, FORECLOSURE, AND BANKRUPTCY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathryn Marr Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $212,492 |
Ralph Dao Finance Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $143,623 |
Maxine Margaritas Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $143,291 |
Amy Goldman Director Of Legal Services | Officer | 40 | $123,436 |
Anthony Filer Directing Attorney | Officer | 40 | $118,221 |
Jared Bunker President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,257,381 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $257,858 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,515,239 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $201 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $652,780 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $94,307 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,638,604 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $843,370 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $403,158 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,747,421 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,265,861 |
Payroll taxes | $534,970 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $32,775 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $89,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $150,880 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,460 |
Office expenses | $190,593 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $189,554 |
Travel | $74,093 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $216,437 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $203,563 |
Insurance | $71,613 |
All other expenses | $845,549 |
Total functional expenses | $12,326,422 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,433,848 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,766,752 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,124,965 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,148 |
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 | $101,672 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,019,206 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,002 |
Total assets | $12,459,593 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $518,309 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,062,739 |
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 | $2,141,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,778,160 |
Other liabilities | $5,000 |
Total liabilities | $5,505,208 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,954,385 |
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 | $12,459,593 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Community Legal Aid Socal has recieved totaling $383,495.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Client legal assistance through sub-grants | $252,764 |
$90,000 | |
Sisters Of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation Orange, CA PURPOSE: HOLISTIC LEGAL AID FOR PREVENTION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE | $15,000 |
Henry L Guenther Foundation Seal Beach, CA PURPOSE: CLA SOCAL PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND ACCESS ISSUES INVOLVING MEDI-CAL, MEDICARE, COVERED CALIFORNIA, CAL MEDI-CONNECT, MEDICAL SAFETY NET PROGRAM, AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS. LEGAL ADVOCATES HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH ISSUES SUCH AS DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF HEALTH COVERAGE, FIND THE APPROPRIATE PROVIDER, NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, PREVENT DISRUPTION IN CARE, AND ADDRESS AND RESOLVE BILLING PROBLEMS. | $10,000 |
Henry L Guenther Foundation Seal Beach, CA PURPOSE: CLA SOCAL PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND ACCESS ISSUES INVOLVING MEDI-CAL, MEDICARE, COVERED CALIFORNIA, CAL MEDI-CONNECT, MEDICAL SAFETY NET PROGRAM, AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS. LEGAL ADVOCATES HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH ISSUES SUCH AS DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF HEALTH COVERAGE, FIND THE APPROPRIATE PROVIDER, NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, PREVENT DISRUPTION IN CARE, AND ADDRESS AND RESOLVE BILLING PROBLEMS. | $10,000 |
California Changelawyers San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,617 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers Inc Monterey Park, CA | $39,214,878 | $50,224,701 |
Federal Defenders Of San Diego Inc San Diego, CA | $4,535,681 | $32,559,849 |
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $44,798,042 | $33,430,968 |
Centro Legal De La Raza Inc Oakland, CA | $11,440,171 | $21,545,671 |
Bay Area Legal Aid Oakland, CA | $17,967,093 | $22,860,765 |
Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | $76,776,179 | $28,245,541 |
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County Glendale, CA | $15,484,574 | $19,079,887 |
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc Oakland, CA | $14,600,496 | $20,882,280 |
Legal Aid Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $15,145,816 | $17,326,996 |
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc Portland, OR | $8,044,816 | $18,356,669 |
Inner City Law Center Los Angeles, CA | $17,738,196 | $17,206,542 |
Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | $30,574,529 | $22,640,331 |