Los Angeles Center For Law And Justice
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 02/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 95-2690540
Organization Overview
Los Angeles Center For Law And Justice is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2022, Los Angeles Center For Law And Justice employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Angeles Center For Law And Justice 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, Los Angeles Center For Law And Justice generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.1% 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
FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO LOW-INCOME SURVIVORS OF LOS ANGELES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LACLJ PROVIDES FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. OUR HOLISTIC, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES NOT ONLY HELP TO ADDRESS SURVIVORS' LEGAL BATTLES, BUT ALSO CONNECTS FAMILIES TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND CREATE MORE HOPEFUL FUTURES.
IN FY21-22, LACLJ SERVED 932 CLIENTS (A 6% INCREASE FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR), OF WHICH 232 WERE NEW CLIENTS. LACLJ ACHIEVED 54 SUCCESSFUL RESTRAINING ORDERS, 165 POSITIVE CUSTODY ORDERS, 120 IMMIGRATION FILINGS, AND OVER 230 OTHER IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY LAW LEGAL OUTCOMES FOR SURVIVORS. IN ADDITION, 89% OF CLIENTS REPORTED THEIR LIFE HAD BEEN IMPROVED BECAUSE OF LACLJ'S SERVICES. 83% REPORTED FEELING LESS FEAR, 87% MORE CONFIDENCE, 85% MORE HOPEFUL, AND 84% REPORTED HAVING A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR KIDS.
AS A LEADER IN OUR FIELD, LACLJ IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF SEVERAL INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON BETTER SERVING SURVIVORS. NOTABLY, IN 2011, LACLJ WAS SELECTED AS A LEAD PARTNER FOR A SARGENT SHRIVER CIVIL COUNSEL ACT PROJECT. ONE OF ONLY SEVEN PROJECTS STATEWIDE, THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN HIGH-CONFLICT CUSTODY DISPUTES, A LARGE PERCENTAGE INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. MOST RECENTLY, LACLJ HAS EXPANDED EFFORTS TO SERVE SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, LED PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS IN RURAL AREAS, AND WAS SELECTED TO LEAD A COLLABORATIVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH, DISABILITIES AND LEGAL SERVICES AGENCIES TO PROMOTE CROSS-COLLABORATION AND SEAMLESS, TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS. FINALLY, LACLJ HAS EXPANDED ITS LEGAL ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION IN HOUSING-RELATED MATTERS TO PREVENT SURVIVOR HOMELESSNESS AND FURTHER TRAUMATIZATION FOR THEM AND THEIR CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Norayma Cabot Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $176,291 |
Gladys La Torre Director Of Grants / Contracts | 40 | $113,726 | |
Carmen Mcdonald Director Of Legal Services | 40 | $106,085 | |
Michelle Carey Directing Attorney | 40 | $100,995 | |
Jane Byun Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $88,100 |
Randall L Jackson ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center Legal Service Subcontractor | 6/29/22 | $245,689 |
Whittier Boulevard Associates Llc Legal Service Subcontractor | 6/29/22 | $185,278 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $353,250 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,645,226 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $304,212 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,302,688 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,218 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$75,504 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,323,356 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $303,166 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $199,662 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,402,567 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $318,476 |
| Payroll taxes | $214,349 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $197,920 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,268 |
| Office expenses | $109,015 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $194,005 |
| Travel | $4,226 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,937 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,065 |
| Insurance | $34,657 |
| All other expenses | $8,723 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,249,242 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $261,799 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $699,333 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,696 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $833,692 |
| 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 | $106,509 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,089 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $173,248 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,538 |
| Total assets | $2,149,904 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $523,416 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $212,819 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $736,235 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,401,362 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,307 |
| 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 | $2,149,904 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Los Angeles Center For Law And Justice has recieved totaling $98,094.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ralph M Parsons Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT | $60,000 |
Wasserman Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: VIRTUAL ANNIVERSARY AWARDS GALA | $15,000 |
Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HOLISTIC SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS | $10,000 |
The Play Equity Fund Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $594 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,307 |
| Ending Balance | $12,307 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
National Center For Youth Law Oakland, CA | $22,722,399 | $21,981,853 |
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,480,878 | $17,243,235 |
Legal Services Of Northern California Sacramento, CA | $5,798,116 | $12,088,565 |
Community Legal Aid Socal Santa Ana, CA | $12,459,593 | $12,638,604 |
California Appellate Project San Francisco, CA | $5,763,935 | $11,023,144 |
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc Riverside, CA | $3,308,865 | $11,146,641 |