Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles
- Assets
- $25.2m
- Revenue
- $14.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 99
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 03/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-3854152
Organization Overview
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1984. 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 12/2023, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles 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 12/2023, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles generated $14.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 9 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 2019, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles has awarded 262 individual grants totaling $9,370,519. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND BUILD COALITIONS TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE AND IMPACT ASIAN AMERICANS, NATIVE HAWAIIANS, AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS AND TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND HARMONIOUS SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FREE INTAKE, REFERRAL, COUNSELING, AND LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME MONOLINGUAL AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN 8 ASIAN LANGUAGES PLUS ENGLISH IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY LAW/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION, AND HOUSING PROTECTION.
ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND SUPPORT FOR UNDESERVED ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING ENHANCED HEALTH ACCESS, LANGUAGE ACCESSIBLITY, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, DISAGGREGATED DEMOGRAPHIC DATA, EDUCATION/OUTREACH, AND COALITION BUILDING.
ENGAGE IN IMPACT LITIGATION SERVICES TO CHALLENGE SYSTEMIC ISSUES AND CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS TO BENEFIT THE ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING TO COMBAT ANTI-ASIAN HATE AND RACISM, PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS, ENHANCE LANGUAGE ACCESS, AND PROMOTE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Chan Chair, Exec. Committee, Litigation Workgroup | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gloria Chang Yip Co-Chair, Development Committee; Exec. Committee | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Vincent Gonzales Secretary; Exec. Committee | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Phillip Lee Chair, Building Committee; Exec. Committee | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
San San Lee Chair, Audit Committee; Exec. Committee | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Thomas Lee Vice Secretary, Exec. Committee | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Vibiana Events Gala Event Venue | 12/30/23 | $257,353 |
Plan C Group Inc Advertising/marketing | 12/30/23 | $183,000 |
Otis Elevator Company Elevator Contractor | 12/30/23 | $156,555 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,455,593 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,646,596 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,248,625 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $49,303 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,350,814 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $61,551 |
| Investment income | $583,962 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $27,672 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$190,623 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$331,548 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,549,816 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,809,641 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,440,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $958,088 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,487 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,703,856 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $123,263 |
| Other employee benefits | $471,020 |
| Payroll taxes | $563,645 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,588 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $145,566 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $66,957 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $286,502 |
| Advertising and promotion | $263,591 |
| Office expenses | $202,690 |
| Information technology | $267,803 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $475,485 |
| Travel | $185,708 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $100,684 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $196,859 |
| Insurance | $137,361 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,528,197 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150,503 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,292,538 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,955,643 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $129,964 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,824,827 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $16,430,613 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $377,401 |
| Total assets | $25,161,489 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,134,557 |
| Grants payable | $317,738 |
| Deferred revenue | $576,548 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $10,089 |
| 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 | $388,263 |
| Total liabilities | $2,427,195 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,109,660 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,624,634 |
| 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 | $25,161,489 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles has awarded $1,737,722 in support to 52 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KOREAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE EAST BAY PURPOSE: COVERED CA ENROLLMENTS | $179,200 |
BOAT PEOPLE SOS - HOUSTON PURPOSE: CITIZENSHIP LEGAL SUPPORT | $107,280 |
INTL INSTITUTE OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT PURPOSE: CITIZENSHIP LEGAL SUPPORT | $116,760 |
KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES PURPOSE: CITIZENSHIP LEGAL SUPPORT | $170,140 |
SAHARA PURPOSE: COVERED CA ENROLLMENTS | $67,994 |
SHALOM CENTER FOR TREE OF LIFE PURPOSE: DV LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $100,000 |