Legal Aid Foundation Of Santa Barbara County is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1966. 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 06/2023, Legal Aid Foundation Of Santa Barbara County employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Foundation Of Santa Barbara County 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 06/2023, Legal Aid Foundation Of Santa Barbara County generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO VULNERABLE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSINGTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO HOUSING CLIENTS IN THE AREAS OF EVICTION DEFENSE, FAIR HOUSING, SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, AND EVICTION PREVENTION. THE GOAL IS TO PRESERVE HOUSING, PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, AND REDUCE HOUSING INSTABILITY.
FAMILY VIOLENCE & ELDER ABUSE PREVENTIONPROGRAM ATTORNEYS ADVISE AND REPRESENT SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT WITH RESTRAINING ORDERS, CUSTODY, AND RELATED LEGAL ISSUES. THE ATTORNEYS ALSO REPRESENT CLIENTS WITH IMMIGRATION REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF CRIMES.
COURTHOUSE LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER (LRC)THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT, PROGRAM ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FREE ASSISTANCE TO SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS WITH THE COMPLETION OF LEGAL AND COURT DOCUMENTS FOR VARIOUS CIVIL MATTERS. THE PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS UNDERSTAND COURT PROCEDURES AND HOW TO PROPERLY PRESENT A CASE TO THE COURT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alan Blakeboro President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julianna Malis Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Thompson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Crystal Forsher Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jena Acos Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Saji Gunawardane Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,991,506 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245,599 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,237,105 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,866 |
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 | $2,239,971 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,357 |
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. | $239,610 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,961 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,373,185 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,405 |
Other employee benefits | $182,003 |
Payroll taxes | $130,099 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,654 |
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 | $84,519 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,041 |
Travel | $7,768 |
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 | $15,000 |
Insurance | $24,309 |
All other expenses | $3,977 |
Total functional expenses | $2,301,753 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,460 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $564,016 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $508,016 |
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 | $2,721 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $363,114 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $46,804 |
Total assets | $1,911,131 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $188,703 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $22,750 |
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 | $128,629 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $50,005 |
Total liabilities | $390,087 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $987,266 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $533,778 |
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 | $1,911,131 |