Centro Legal De La Raza Inc
- Assets
- $11.4m
- Revenue
- $21.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 106
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 05/1972
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7181456
Organization Overview
Centro Legal De La Raza Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1972. 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 06/2021, Centro Legal DE LA Raza Inc employed 106 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Centro Legal DE LA Raza 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, Centro Legal DE LA Raza Inc generated $21.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 45.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CENTRO LEGAL DE LA RAZA PROVIDES BILINGUAL, CULTURALLY-SENSITIVE LEGAL AID, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE BAY AREA, PARTICULARLY MONOLINGUAL SPANISH-SPEAKING IMMIGRANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CENTRO LEGAL DE LA RAZA'S CORE LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDE FULL SCOPE REPRESENTATION REFERRALS, AND COUNSEL AND ADVICE TO MORE THAN 10,000 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE TENANTS' RIGHTS PROGRAM, WHICH PROMOTES SAFE, STABLE, AND HEALTHY HOUSING BY HELPING FIGHT UNLAWFUL EVICTIONS, RENT INCREASES, AND BAD CONDITIONS; THE WORKERS' RIGHTS PROGRAM WHICH PROMOTES LAWFUL, FAIR, AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES BY HELPING LOW-WAGE WORKERS DEFEND AGAINST WAGE THEFT, DISCRIMINATION, RETALIATION, AND WRONGFUL TERMINATION, AND THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM WHICH PROMOTES FAMILY STABILITY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY BY REPRESENTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY, LONG RESIDING UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS AND FAMILIES, YOUTH VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES, ASYLUM SEEKERS, DREAMERS, THOSE FACING DEPORTATION.
CENTRO LEGAL DE LA RAZA'S YOUTH LAW ACADEMY IS BUILDING A DIVERSITY PIPELINE INTO HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE LAW BY HELPING LOW-INCOME YOUTH OF COLOR ENROLL IN AND GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, AS WELL AS EXPLORE PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. THE FIRST PHASE IS A THREE-YEAR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP YOUTH GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE. THE SECOND PHASE IS A COLLEGE COMPONENT, WHICH HELPS STUDENTS TRANSITION TO COLLEGE WITH A PLAN TO FUND THEIR EDUCATION AND PROVIDES ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE PERSISTENCE.
CENTRO LEGAL DE LA RAZA'S CORE LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDE FULL SCOPE REPRESENTATION REFERRALS, AND COUNSEL AND ADVICE TO MORE THAN 10,000 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE TENANTS' RIGHTS PROGRAM, WHICH PROMOTES SAFE, STABLE, AND HEALTHY HOUSING BY HELPING FIGHT UNLAWFUL EVICTIONS, RENT INCREASES, AND BAD CONDITIONS; THE WORKERS' RIGHTS PROGRAM WHICH PROMOTES LAWFUL, FAIR, AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES BY HELPING LOW-WAGE WORKERS DEFEND AGAINST WAGE THEFT, DISCRIMINATION, RETALIATION, AND WRONGFUL TERMINATION, AND THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM WHICH PROMOTES FAMILY STABILITY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY BY REPRESENTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY, LONG RESIDING UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS AND FAMILIES, YOUTH VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES, ASYLUM SEEKERS, DREAMERS, THOSE FACING DEPORTATION.
CENTRO LEGAL DE LA RAZA'S YOUTH LAW ACADEMY IS BUILDING A DIVERSITY PIPELINE INTO HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE LAW BY HELPING LOW-INCOME YOUTH OF COLOR ENROLL IN AND GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, AS WELL AS EXPLORE PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. THE FIRST PHASE IS A THREE-YEAR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP YOUTH GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE. THE SECOND PHASE IS A COLLEGE COMPONENT, WHICH HELPS STUDENTS TRANSITION TO COLLEGE WITH A PLAN TO FUND THEIR EDUCATION AND PROVIDES ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE PERSISTENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theresa Gonzales Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $166,838 |
Carolina Martin Ramos Director | 40 | $133,156 | |
Cecilia Almora-Dowd Dir. Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $114,685 |
Derek G Schoonmaker Directing Attorney | 40 | $110,616 | |
Monique J Berlanga Directing Attorney | 40 | $104,549 | |
Aidin Castillo Mazantini Director | 40 | $104,277 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $32,560 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,851,348 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,230,656 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,114,564 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $321,189 |
| Investment income | $13,908 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $56,583 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,545,671 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,464,379 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $222,511 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,684 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,872,216 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $73,867 |
| Other employee benefits | $641,750 |
| Payroll taxes | $480,442 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $39,569 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $84,755 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $815,669 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,125 |
| Office expenses | $88,897 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $474,064 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $10,533 |
| Insurance | $54,646 |
| All other expenses | $23,019 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,743,613 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,641,885 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $250 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,517,956 |
| 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 | $103,843 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $147,871 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $28,366 |
| Total assets | $11,440,171 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,026,772 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,801,277 |
| 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 | $6,828,049 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,497,335 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $114,787 |
| 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 | $11,440,171 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Centro Legal De La Raza Inc has recieved totaling $7,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kazan Mcclain Partners Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers Inc Monterey Park, CA | $39,214,878 | $50,224,701 |
Federal Defenders Of San Diego Inc San Diego, CA | $4,535,681 | $32,559,849 |
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $44,798,042 | $33,430,968 |
Centro Legal De La Raza Inc Oakland, CA | $11,440,171 | $21,545,671 |
Bay Area Legal Aid Oakland, CA | $17,967,093 | $22,860,765 |
Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | $76,776,179 | $28,245,541 |
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 |