A Milton Miller Memorial Fund Inc, operating under the name Disability Rights Legal Center, is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (R23) the organization is classified as: Disabled Persons Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Disability Rights Legal Center employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Rights Legal Center 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 12/2021, Disability Rights Legal Center generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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A CROSS-DISABILITY CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION CHAMPIONING THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DISABILITY RIGHTS PROGRAM: THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM OF DRLC, THE DISABILITY RIGHTS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO UNDERSERVED INDIGENT POPULATIONS OF PEOPLE IN CALIFORNIA WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE ENCOUNTERING DISCRIMINATION IN VIOLATION OF THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO TAKES ON REPRESENTATION IN IMPACT CASES, OFTEN THROUGH CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS, THAT WILL ESTABLISH LEGAL PRINCIPLES OR WILL BENEFIT LARGE GROUPS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS CASES OF HIGH VISIBILITY THAT RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF BOTH THE DISABILITY RIGHTS AT ISSUE AND DRLC'S COMMITMENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THOSE RIGHTS. EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAM: THE EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAM ("EAP") LITIGATES SYSTEMATIC REFORM CASES ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE THE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED TO UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE LAW. THE EAP ALSO OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING DIRECT REPRESENTATION, PRO BONO REFERRALS, BRIEF SERVICE CONSULTATIONS, OUTREACH AND SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING TO LOW-INCOME PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ENTITLED TO SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) AND RELATED LAWS. STAFF ATTORNEYS SUPERVISE LAW STUDENTS REPRESENTING STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS INCLUDING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) MEETINGS, MEDIATIONS AND DUE PROCESS HEARINGS; REFER CHILDREN AND STUDENT CLIENTS FOR ADEQUATE ASSESSMENTS; ADVOCATE FOR THE APPROPRIATE INTEGRATION OF STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES IN THE CLASSROOM; TRAIN PARENTS AND OTHERS TO ADVOCATE FOR STUDENTS; AND PROVIDE INFORMATION SESSIONS TO JUDGES AND OTHER COURT PERSONNEL ON ISSUES CONRONTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. ALL OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. COMMUNITY ADVOCACY PROGRAM: DRLC'S COMMUNITY ADVOCACY PROGRAM ("CAP") UTILIZES STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION TO CALLERS WITH DISABILITY-RELATED ISSUES OR DISPUTES SO THAT THEY MAY EXPLORE ALL AVAILABLE OPTIONS. THE CAP'S PHONE LINE IS ALSO THE INTAKE MECHANISM FOR DRLC, WHICH UTILIZES A SOFTWARE INTAKE DATABASE AND CASE TRACKING SYSTEM. CAP ACCEPTS CASES FOR HANDLING BY DRLC, PROVIDES INFORMATION ON DISABILITY ISSUES TO CALLERS, AND MAKES REFERRALS TO OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
CANCER LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER (CLRC): SINCE 1997, THE CLRC HAS PROVIDED FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON CANCER-RELATED LEGAL ISSUES TO PEOPLE COPING WITH CANCER, CAREGIVERS, EMPLOYERS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHERS. IT WAS ESTABLISHED AS A DIRECT RESPONSE TO BOTH THE FREQUENCY OF LEGAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY MANY CANCER PATIENTS IN THE WAKE OF THEIR DIAGNOSIS, AND THE SEVERE LACK OF AVAILABILITY TO ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE LEGAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN THE RESOLUTION OF LEGAL ISSUES THAT MAY POSE PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MEDICAL THREATS TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S SURVIVORSHIP. THESE LEGAL ISSUES RELATE TO INSURANCE, ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, GENETIC DISCRIMINATION, HOUSING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE CLRC OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF NATIONAL AND STATE-SPECIFIC SERVICES, FREE OF CHARGE, TO INDIVIDUALS COPING WITH CANCER. THE CLRC PROVIDES A SPANISH/ENGLISH BILINGUAL, TOLL-FREE, NATIONAL TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE LINE (1-866-THE-CLRC), EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, CLINICS, INFORMATION ON CANCER RELATED PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, NATIONAL CONFERENCES ON CANCER-RELATED LEGAL ISSUES TO PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND, AS NEEDED, DEEPER EXPLORATION OF SPECIFIC ISSUES BY ITS PROFESSIONAL PANEL OF VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS, INSURANCE AGENTS, AND ACCOUNTANTS. THE CLRC REACHED CANCER SURVIVORS, THEIR CAREGIVERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE, PROACTIVE PROGRAM OF CANCER COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ONLINE RESOURCES. THE CLRC WORKS CLOSELY WITH LAW STUDENTS TO STAFF THE TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE LINE AND TO RESEARCH STATE-SPECIFIC LEGAL INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED TO OUR CALLERS AND PRESENTED AT OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jordan Kough Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $216,000 |
Christopher Knauf Director Of Litigation | Officer | 40 | $187,014 |
Joseph Lee ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gail Glick ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan P Barker ESQ Vice President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Capell ESQ Vice President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $137,499 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,006,360 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $957,323 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,101,182 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $148,742 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $2,251,215 |
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. | $406,001 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,562 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $827,114 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,425 |
Other employee benefits | $121,662 |
Payroll taxes | $86,253 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,525 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,932 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $70,728 |
Information technology | $15,880 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $101,647 |
Travel | $3,925 |
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 | $40,410 |
Insurance | $11,996 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,802,978 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $811,102 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $300,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $14,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $236,074 |
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 | $13,239 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,054 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,437 |
Total assets | $1,411,906 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,919 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $16,110 |
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 | $507,344 |
Total liabilities | $647,373 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $392,500 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $372,033 |
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 | $1,411,906 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that A Milton Miller Memorial Fund Inc has recieved totaling $30,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Munger Tolles & Olson Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Tower Cancer Research Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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M I K I D Mentally Ill Kids In Distress Phoenix, AZ | $9,941,654 | $10,291,698 |
International Right Of Way Association Gardena, CA | $5,132,948 | $4,228,013 |
Arizona Center For Disability Law Phoenix, AZ | $1,011,113 | $3,281,663 |
Disability Rights Education And Defense Fund Inc Berkeley, CA | $3,357,643 | $4,285,506 |
Learning Rights Law Center Los Angeles, CA | $2,136,536 | $2,336,389 |
Disability Rights Oregon Portland, OR | $1,324,789 | $2,204,037 |
Disability Management Employer Coalition Inc San Diego, CA | $4,502,997 | $2,364,716 |
A Milton Miller Memorial Fund Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,411,906 | $2,251,215 |
Tri-County Independent Living Inc Eureka, CA | $354,095 | $751,301 |
Voice Of Specially Abled People Inc West Hills, CA | $936,479 | $580,354 |
Ka Ohana O Kalaupapa Kalaupapa, HI | $234,619 | $0 |
Self Advocacy Council Vi Stockton, CA | $72,129 | $0 |