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 01/2024, Community Legal Aid Socal employed 171 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 01/2024, Community Legal Aid Socal generated $17.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.8m during the year ending 01/2024. While expenses have increased by 11.3% 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
2024
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL (CLA SOCAL) IS DEDICATED TO MEETING THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE THROUGHOUT ORANGE AND SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTIES. CLA SOCAL HELPS WITH LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, FAMILY LAW, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, CONSUMER DEFENSE, AND HOUSING. CLA SOCAL ALSO HAS A SPECIAL UNIT DEDICATED TO SENIORS AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT TO CLIENTS WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING A GREATER LEVEL OF SUPPORT TO INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEGAL PROCESS. CLA SOCAL OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, COUNSEL AND ADVICE, WORKSHOPS, CLINICS, AND DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN EACH OF THESE AREAS. CLA SOCAL ALSO ENGAGES IN SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY AND IMPACT LITIGATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathryn Marr Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $226,404 |
Maxine Margaritis Director Of Operations | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $166,213 |
Amy Goldman Director Of Legal Services | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $142,916 |
Anthony Filer Directing Attorney | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $121,504 |
Jason Coleman Attorney | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $125,807 |
Deirde Kelly Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $14,449,477 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,201,745 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,651,222 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $150,246 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $50,631 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,953,104 |
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. | $782,844 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,217,788 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,446,438 |
Payroll taxes | $778,252 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $29,923 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,992 |
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 | $335,906 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $389,669 |
Travel | $147,972 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $62,590 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $135,212 |
Insurance | $92,121 |
All other expenses | $1,245,775 |
Total functional expenses | $15,766,442 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,454,471 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,706,641 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,057 |
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 | $150,382 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,260,653 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,760 |
Total assets | $12,587,964 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $811,158 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,233,496 |
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 | $1,767,983 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $528,406 |
Total liabilities | $4,341,043 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,246,921 |
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 | $12,587,964 |