Public Advocates Inc
- Assets
- $14.7m
- Revenue
- $6.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 02/1971
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7103042
Organization Overview
Public Advocates Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Public Advocates Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Advocates 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 06/2021, Public Advocates Inc generated $6.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.1% 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 2019, Public Advocates Inc has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $2,682,530. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOR MORE THAN FIVE DECADES, PUBLIC ADVOCATES HAS CHALLENGED THE SYSTEMIC CAUSES OF POVERTY AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION BY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY VOICES IN PUBLIC POLICY AND ACHIEVING TANGIBLE LEGAL VICTORIES ADVANCING EDUCATION, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY, AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. WE SPUR CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH GRASSROOTS GROUPS REPRESENTING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND IMMIGRANTS, COMBINED WITH STRATEGIC POLICY REFORM, MEDIA ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION EQUITY: OUR EDUCATION EQUITY TEAM HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ADVOCATES IN DRIVING THE STATE TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS OBTAIN A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, FROM LANDMARK CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUITS ON SCHOOL FUNDING AND TEACHER QUALITY TO SHAPING THE LOCAL CONTROL FUNDING FORMULA (LCFF), WHICH PROVIDES SCHOOLS TARGETED FUNDING TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE SERVICES FOR SOME 3.5 MILLION LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, ENGLISH LEARNERS, AND FOSTER YOUTH; THE LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP); THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DASHBOARD; AND THE CRADLE-TO-CAREER DATA SYSTEM FOR TRACKING STUDENT PROGRESS FROM PRE-K THROUGH COLLEGE AND CAREER. IN 2020-21, WE STRENGTHENED AND ENFORCED THE LCFF'S EQUITABLE FUNDING, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND WON HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN RACIALLY-JUST, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ($3 BILLION), (CONTINUED AT SCHEDULE O)
METROPOLITAN EQUITY: OUR METROPOLITAN EQUITY TEAM ADVOCATES FOR EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TENANT PROTECTIONS, INCREASED LOCAL TRANSIT SERVICE, AND POLICIES TO BREAK DOWN PATTERNS OF SEGREGATION AND INEQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, WE BUILT AND EXPANDED REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE NETWORKS THAT CONNECT GRASSROOTS AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS AND ELEVATE THE VOICES OF LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIANS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE POLICY. WITH OUR PARTNERS AND ALLIES, WE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR EVICTION MORATORIA THAT PROTECTED RENTERS IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC FROM EVICTION AND CRIPPLING DEBT. IN THE LEGISLATURE, WE ADVANCED PROACTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO THE HOUSING CRISIS, (CONTINUED AT SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Guillermo Mayer President CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $185,960 |
Richard Marcantonio Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $174,116 | |
John Affeldt Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $171,609 | |
Sumi Paik Finance Admin Director | Officer | 34.5 | $149,630 |
Elizabeth Guillen Dir Of Comm/legi. Affairs | 37.5 | $146,788 | |
Debi Harris Development Dir. | 37.5 | $146,757 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,173,428 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,382,977 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,816 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,556,405 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $136,661 |
| Investment income | $150,210 |
| 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 | $6,889,108 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $689,210 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,990 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $776,992 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $328,599 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,026,544 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $73,500 |
| Other employee benefits | $241,842 |
| Payroll taxes | $200,811 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35,441 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,546 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,375 |
| Fees for services: Other | $185,232 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $55,987 |
| Information technology | $40,793 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $308,920 |
| Travel | $1,146 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,442 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,995 |
| Insurance | $12,146 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,740,819 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,143,762 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,774,408 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,782 |
| 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 | $63,663 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,819 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,714,160 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,730,594 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $340,169 |
| 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 | $447,163 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $787,332 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,404,811 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,538,451 |
| 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 | $14,730,594 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Public Advocates Inc has awarded $688,710 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: Alliance for Housing Justice | $107,000 |
San Jose, CA PURPOSE: P'ship/Future of Learning | $100,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Alliance for Housing Justice | $79,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Alliance/Housing Justice | $79,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Alliance for Housing Justice | $58,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: Alliance for Housing Justice | $49,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Public Advocates Inc has recieved totaling $3,756,758.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING | $829,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $550,000 |
Yellow Chair Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC ADVOCATES' EDUCATION PROGRAM | $400,000 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: K-12 EDUCATION; POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $300,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $250,000 |
Yellow Chair Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC ADVOCATES' EDUCATION PROGRAM | $200,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus San Francisco, CA | $22,703,174 | $18,457,582 |
Oregon Law Center Portland, OR | $5,701,051 | $11,367,572 |
Community Legal Services Phoenix, AZ | $3,725,670 | $8,616,974 |
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc Tucson, AZ | $777,978 | $5,371,960 |
Oregon Consumer Justice Portland, OR | $3,602,275 | $5,004,140 |
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Inc Bakersfield, CA | $4,514,322 | $4,945,867 |
Public Advocates Inc San Francisco, CA | $14,730,594 | $6,889,108 |
Center For Justice & Accountability San Francisco, CA | $3,129,801 | $2,221,867 |
Public Service Law Corporation Of The Riverside County Bar Associati Riverside, CA | $703,964 | $1,063,504 |
Center On Race Poverty & Environment Delano, CA | $5,129,522 | $3,032,046 |
Environmental Defense Center Santa Barbara, CA | $6,540,400 | $2,251,318 |
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente San Francisco, CA | $3,157,837 | $2,398,975 |