Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law

Organization Overview

Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law, operating under the name Lccrul, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lccrul employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lccrul 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, Lccrul generated $38.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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.

Since 2016, Lccrul has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $1,111,589. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AT A HISTORIC MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO IN 1963, PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY, VICE PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHALLENGED 244 OF AMERICA'S PROMINENT ATTORNEYS TO SPEARHEAD THE CAUSE FOR EQUAL JUSTICE DURING A TUMULTUOUS CIVIL RIGHTS ERA. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE WAS FOUNDED AT THIS CLOSED DOOR MEETING AND HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS EVER SINCE. TODAY, THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRINCIPAL MISSION IS TO SECURE EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL THROUGH THE RULE OF LAW, TARGETING IN PARTICULAR THE INEQUITIES CONFRONTING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO MARSHAL THE RESOURCES OF THE PRIVATE BAR TO OBTAIN EQUAL JUSTICE FOR MINORITIES BY ADDRESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RACIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT: THE VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT WORKS THROUGH COORDINATED AND INTEGRATED PROGRAMS OF LITIGATION, VOTER PROTECTION, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE FOR ALL. THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON HELPING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, YOUTH, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND OTHER TRADITIONALLY DISENFRANCHISED POPULATIONS.


PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GENERAL LEGAL: GENERAL LEGAL OVERSEES THE LEGAL WORK OF THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS, COURT CASES, AND PRO BONO ACTIVITIES. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE ALSO LEVERAGES PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NATIONAL VISIBILITY TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT OUR CRITICAL WORK AND RELEVANT CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES.


FAIR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: THE FAIR HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FIGHTS HOUSING DISCRIMINATION BY WORKING TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND PROMOTE GREATER OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE OF COLOR. THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, CONSULTING SERVICES, AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS, THE FHCD PROJECT WORKS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CRUCIAL RESOURCES AND MEANINGFUL HOUSING CHOICES FOR RACIAL MINORITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Quinlan Partners Llc
Investigate Research, Privileged & Confidential Attorney Work
$572,013
Torchstone
Analytical Services
$139,250
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,263,700
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$32,149,826
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $127,114
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$33,413,526
Total Program Service Revenue$1,689,766
Investment income $761,232
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $330,001
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,916,068
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $38,134,884

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law has awarded $371,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LOUISIANA FAIR HOUSING ACTION CENTER INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program

$140,000

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

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New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program

$95,000

PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program

$75,000

POVERTY & RACE RESEARCH ACTION COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program

$41,000

ALABAMA ASSOCIATION FOR THE ARTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Huntsville, AL

PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program

$10,000

VIRGINIA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Richmond, VA

PURPOSE: Subgrant to the program

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law has recieved totaling $7,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Brown Family Foundation Inc

Cumberland, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$5,000
Merlin Charitable Foundation

Waltham, MA

PURPOSE: OPPOSING MINORITY VOTER DISCRIMINATION

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,999,887
Ending Balance$2,999,887

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