Legal Aid Of Sonoma County
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Founding
- 05/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 68-0008581
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Of Sonoma County is located in Santa Rosa, 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 12/2021, Legal Aid Of Sonoma County employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Of Sonoma County 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, Legal Aid Of Sonoma County generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.2% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL AID'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ADVANCE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOME - THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AVOID HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL EVICTIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH LANDLORDS. A FULL RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING PREPARTION OF PLEADINGS, IN COURT REPRESENTATION AND SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 619 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR. VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 15 HOURS OF SERVICE, LAW STUDENTS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 420 HOURS OF SERVICE, AND LEGAL CASE WORKERS DONATED 90 HOURS DURING THE YEAR.
SAFE - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICESTHE ORGANIZATION HELPS ADULT AND ELDER VICTIMS AND CHILDREN OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CIVIL HARASSMENT BY PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS WHICH HELP KEEP THEM SAFE AND SHELTERED. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES LEGAL FORMS PREPARATION, COUNSEL AND ADVICE, COURT REPRESENTATION, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. SAFE SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR TWO ATTORNEYS AND ONE CASEWORKER WHO ASSIST CLIENTS OFF-SITE AT THE SONOMA COUNTY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 498 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.LEGAL CASE WORKERS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS OF SERVICE AND LAW STUDENTS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 166 HOURS OF SERVICE DURING THE YEAR.
DISASTER RELIEF - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE 2017, 2019, AND 2020 WILDFIRES, AND COVID-19 RELATED ISSUES IN SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 82 CLIENTS IN-HOUSE AND TO HUNDREDS OF DISASTER VICTIMS AT WORKSHOPS AND CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ATTORNEYS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 345 HOURS OF SERVICE, LAW STUDENTS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 50 HOURS OF SERVICE, AND LEGAL CASE WORKERS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 54 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.
ELDER - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS, AGE 60 AND OVER, INCLUDING MOBILE LEGAL SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE ISOLATED AND LIVE IN RURAL PARTS OF THE COUNTY. THE ELDER PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2015 TO ENSURE LEGAL ACCESS TO THESE MORE VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING, ELDER ABUSE, SIMPLE ESTATE PLANNING, BANKRUPTCY, AND A RANGE OF OTHER LEGAL ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 32 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENTS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 148 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.EPH - EMPLOYMENT AND HEALTH PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL IMPEDIMENTS TO EMPLOYMENT AND HEALTH AND TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY THE COUNTY OF SONOMA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 183 CLIENT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR. VETERANS - THE ORGANIZATION HELPS VETERANS MODIFY DISCHARGE STATUS AND ACCESS FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL BENEFITS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 29 CLIENTS DURING THE YEAR. LAW STUDENTS DONATED 334 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE PROGRAM.CAPP - CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO CARE FOR AND PROTECT ABANDONED AND/OR ABUSED CHILDREN BY OBTAINING LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP OF THOSE CHILDREN. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES HELP WITH LEGAL PLEADINGS, NOTICE PROCEDURES, AND INFORMATION, AND ADVICE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 43 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR. REACH - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND SPANISH SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN SONOMA VALLEY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 25 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronit Rubinoff Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $136,000 |
Ed Gomez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Glenn Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacquelynne Ocana Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Grabill Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Devina Douglas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,275,728 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,352,739 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,628,467 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $170,736 |
| Investment income | $1,203 |
| 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 | $2,800,406 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $114,000 |
| 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. | $148,922 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,612 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,135,412 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $273,738 |
| Payroll taxes | $190,154 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,029 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,135 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,662 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,664 |
| Information technology | $83,845 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $170,591 |
| Travel | $4,942 |
| 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 | $12,760 |
| Insurance | $16,157 |
| All other expenses | $22,415 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,375,802 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $813,228 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $534,729 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $537,207 |
| 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 | $4,900 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,533 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,600 |
| Total assets | $1,920,197 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $203,800 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,000 |
| 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 | $204,800 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $971,118 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $744,279 |
| 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 | $1,920,197 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Of Sonoma County has awarded $114,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Rafael, CA PURPOSE: Community Redevelopment | $40,000 |
Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: Community Redevelopment | $30,000 |
San Rafael, CA PURPOSE: Community Redevelopment | $30,000 |
San Rafael, CA PURPOSE: Community Redevelopment | $14,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Legal Aid Of Sonoma County has recieved totaling $284,069.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAMS SUPPORTING LOW INCOME RESIDENTS AND BILINGUAL SERVICES | $227,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $31,500 |
Sisters Of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation Orange, CA PURPOSE: SAFE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $69 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
National Center For Youth Law Oakland, CA | $22,722,399 | $21,981,853 |
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,480,878 | $17,243,235 |
Legal Services Of Northern California Sacramento, CA | $5,798,116 | $12,088,565 |
Community Legal Aid Socal Santa Ana, CA | $12,459,593 | $12,638,604 |
California Appellate Project San Francisco, CA | $5,763,935 | $11,023,144 |
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc Riverside, CA | $3,308,865 | $11,146,641 |