California Rural Legal Assistance Inc
- Assets
- $14.6m
- Revenue
- $20.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 219
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 05/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 95-2428657
Organization Overview
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1967. 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 12/2021, California Rural Legal Assistance Inc employed 219 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Rural Legal Assistance Inc 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 12/2020, California Rural Legal Assistance Inc generated $20.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.7m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, California Rural Legal Assistance Inc has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $2,247,456. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FIGHT FOR JUSTICE AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS ALONGSIDE THE MOST EXPLOITED COMMUNITIES IN OUR SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR RURAL JUSTICE UNIT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN 16 RURAL COUNTIES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. IN 2021, CRLA CLOSED 6,665 CASES THAT IMPACTED 16,625 PEOPLE. PROGRAM REVENUE IS DERIVED FROM THE COLLECTION OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COST RECOVERIES.
OUR AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROGRAM ADDRESS THE LEGAL NEEDS OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. IN 2021, CRLA CLOSED 1,255 CASES THAT IMPACTED 4,703 PEOPLE. PROGRAM REVENUE IS DERIVED FROM THE COLLECTION OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COST RECOVERIES.
OUR WORK FOCUSES ON VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: LGBTQ+; COMMUNITY EQUITY INITIATIVE; EDUCATION; FAIR HOUSING; LANGUAGE JUSTICE AND INDIGENOUS.
OUR HEALTH & HUMAN WELL-BEING PROGRAM INVOLVES: PUBLIC BENEFITS; SEXUAL ASSAULT & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM ASSISTANCE; HEALTH INSURANCE ACCESS; AND PESTICIDE EXPOSURE PREVENTION. IN 2021, CRLA CLOSED 2,638 HEALTH & HUMAN WELL-BEING CASES THAT IMPACTED 5,682 PEOPLE. PROGRAM REVENUE IS DERIVED FROM THE COLLECTION OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COST RECOVERIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jose Padilla Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $174,713 |
David Korsak Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $148,434 |
Michael Meuter Deputy Executive Director | 37.5 | $135,644 | |
Jessica Jewell Deputy Executive Director | 37.5 | $131,422 | |
Estella Cisneros Legal Director, Awp | 37.5 | $128,200 | |
Blaz Gutierrez III Regional Director Of Advocacy | 37.5 | $126,792 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $133,775 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,090,387 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,187,792 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,571 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,411,954 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $399,252 |
| Investment income | $22,648 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $53,880 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,984 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,882,280 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $313,437 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $352,074 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,926 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,037,139 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $227,962 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,817,502 |
| Payroll taxes | $825,110 |
| Fees for services: Management | $74,020 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,971 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $45,200 |
| Fees for services: Other | $789,741 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,076 |
| Office expenses | $853,112 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $963,856 |
| Travel | $303,828 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,425 |
| Interest | $49,081 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $139,355 |
| Insurance | $105,574 |
| All other expenses | $20,566 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,708,706 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,375 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,474,445 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $788,848 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $108,068 |
| 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 | $111,806 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,835,520 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $259,434 |
| Total assets | $14,600,496 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,711,749 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $224,243 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,078,783 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,250,000 |
| Other liabilities | $122,038 |
| Total liabilities | $5,386,813 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,578,125 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,635,558 |
| 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 | $14,600,496 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Rural Legal Assistance Inc has awarded $290,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY STABILIZATION AND REINVESTMENT GRANT | $215,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY STABILIZATION AND REINVESTMENT GRANT | $75,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that California Rural Legal Assistance Inc has recieved totaling $21,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kazan Mcclain Partners Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $126,261 |
| Earnings | $1,263 |
| Ending Balance | $127,524 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |