Western Center On Law And Poverty
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 10/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-2897721
Organization Overview
Western Center On Law And Poverty is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1974. 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 12/2022, Western Center On Law And Poverty employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Center On Law And Poverty 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 12/2022, Western Center On Law And Poverty generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADING THE FIGHT TO SECURE HOUSING, HEALTHCARE AND A STRONG SAFETY NET FOR LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSING: WCLP ENFORCES AND EXPANDS CALIFORNIANS' RIGHTS TO: EASILY FIND AND MOVE INTO AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MAINTAIN THEIR EXISTING LOW-INCOME HOUSING; HAVE STABLE HOUSING AND AVOID HOMELESSNESS; AND LIVE IN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. WCLP FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME RENTERS, PROMOTING EQUITABLE LAND USE POLICIES, PREVENTING DISPLACEMENT, FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING, AND ENSURING THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE PRODUCTION OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
IN ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS, WCLP ACTIVELY SEEKS TO PROMOTE RACIAL EQUITY IN CALIFORNIA. WE FORCEFULLY CHALLENGE, THROUGH OUR ADVOCACY WORK, STRUCTURAL RACISM EMBEDDED WITHIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SYSTEMS; WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE RACIAL EQUITY; AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL COALITIONS FOR RACIAL EQUITY.
PUBLIC BENEFITS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE: WCLP WORKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO JOBS, INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE POOREST CALIFORNIANS; TO REDUCE THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY AND RACIAL BIAS IN ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAMS, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, WORK ENVIRONMENTS, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. WCLP ALSO WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY NET IS ACTUALLY AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED, AND THAT PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE FROM WELFARE ACTUALLY RECEIVE THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THE LAW AFFORDS THEM. WCLP GUARANTEES THAT THE VOICE OF POOR PEOPLE IS HEARD IN THE POLICY DEBATES THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES.
HEALTH CARE: WCLP WORKS ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIANS TO DEFEND HEALTH CARE REFORM; CREATE NEW STATE BASED HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS; EXTEND COVERAGE TO THE UNINSURED; STRENGTHEN COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS; EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; STOP ILLEGAL DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES; AND ENSURE APPROPRIATE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS WHEN ACCESSING HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Elson Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lois D Thompson Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy D Matz Sec. & Treas. (end 3/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Howard J Steinberg Dir./sec. & Treas. (trans 3/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Beroukhim Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Brady Director (start 3/22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles Legal Services | 12/30/18 | $382,212 |
Legal Aid Society Of Orange County Legal Services | 12/30/18 | $211,316 |
Neighborhood Legal Services Legal Services | 12/30/18 | $130,788 |
Disability Rights Legal Center Legal Services | 12/30/18 | $126,417 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $453,651 |
| Related organizations | $180,000 |
| Government grants | $637,259 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,680,007 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,950,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $453,339 |
| Investment income | $16,646 |
| 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 | $3,812 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,424,714 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $225,000 |
| 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. | $218,284 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,834,224 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $125,301 |
| Other employee benefits | $233,430 |
| Payroll taxes | $223,034 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,389 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,212 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $121,856 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $215,183 |
| Information technology | $39,288 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $364,887 |
| Travel | $49,640 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,446 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $54,264 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,969,909 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $288,346 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,275,075 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $400,399 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,754,393 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $23,885 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $106,953 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $377,671 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $979,223 |
| Total assets | $5,205,945 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $315,878 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $984,074 |
| Total liabilities | $1,299,952 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $404,056 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,501,937 |
| 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 | $5,205,945 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Center On Law And Poverty has awarded $225,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: State Bar subcontract for fair housing in California's rural areas. | $75,000 |
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: State Bar subcontract for fair housing in California's rural areas. | $75,000 |
CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC PURPOSE: State Bar subcontract for fair housing in California's rural areas. | $75,000 |