Grassroots Law Project is located in San Francisco, CA. As of 12/2022, Grassroots Law Project employed 18 individuals. Grassroots Law Project is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Grassroots Law Project generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (39.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND LEGAL EXPERTISE TO REFORM THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Shaun King Chair-Pres/exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $245,480 |
Zoe Wong-Weissman Digital Director | 40 | $100,540 | |
Yodit Tewolde Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trudy Strassburger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wren Collective Comm & Policy Adv | 12/30/22 | $342,000 |
Social Practice Llc Mgmt/staffing/ops | 12/30/22 | $136,668 |
Calebandonian Pllc Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $229,566 |
Bread Roses Digital Digital Consulting | 12/30/22 | $135,000 |
Tdl Strategies Consulting | 12/30/22 | $128,000 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,319,310 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,319,310 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,110 |
| 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 | $1,451,168 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $335,372 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $256,751 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $901,290 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,907 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,252 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $41,440 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,940 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,000 |
| Office expenses | $5,607 |
| Information technology | $168,132 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,487 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,783,478 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,426 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $519,933 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,577 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,472 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $600,408 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,273 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $47,273 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $553,135 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $600,408 |
Over the last fiscal year, Grassroots Law Project has awarded $40,001 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOVE NOT BLOOD CAMPAIGN PURPOSE: PART IV | $35,000 |
I AM SAC FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PART IV | $5,001 |