Bay Area Legal Aid
- Assets
- $18.0m
- Revenue
- $22.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 208
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 12/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-1631316
Organization Overview
Bay Area Legal Aid is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1966. 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, Bay Area Legal Aid employed 208 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bay Area Legal Aid 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, Bay Area Legal Aid generated $22.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.7% 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, Bay Area Legal Aid has awarded 65 individual grants totaling $7,535,496. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BAY AREA LEGAL AID ("BAYLEGAL") PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME BAY AREA RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
HEALTH CARE ACCESS, ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND CONSUMER RIGHTS: IN 2021, BAYLEGAL PROVIDED SERVICES TO 4,991 LOW-INCOME SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INDIVIDUALS, SENIORS, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NEED OF ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC SAFETY-NET PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE, MEDI-CAL, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOMES (SSI), AND CALFRESH. BAYLEGAL ALSO HELPED TO REMOVE FINANCIAL IMPEDIMENTS TO HOUSING, INCOME, HEALTHCARE, AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS. THROUGH THIS WORK, BAYLEGAL SECURED OVER $13.7 MILLION IN QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS TO HELP LOW-INCOME BAY AREA RESIDENTS MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND IMPROVE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.BAYLEGAL ALSO PROVIDES TARGETED SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS INCLUDING FOSTER AND TRANSITION AGE YOUTH, COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN, YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND/OR INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEPENDENCY OR DELINQUENCY SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS VETERANS AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE.
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION: IN 2021, BAY AREA LEGAL AID (BAYLEGAL) HELPED 6,638 LOW-INCOME SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INDIVIDUALS, SENIORS, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND PRESERVE AND EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY ENFORCING HOUSING LAWS AND REGULATIONS. BAYLEGAL PROVIDED COUNSEL AND REPRESENTATION FOR CLIENTS WHO WERE VICTIMS OF ILLEGAL EVICTIONS, INCLUDING EVICTION AFTER FORECLOSURE, DISCRIMINATION, SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, AND OTHER HOUSING RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. THROUGH THIS WORK, BAYLEGAL SECURED OVER $7.2 MILLION IN QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS TO HELP LOW-INCOME BAY AREA RESIDENTS SECURE THEIR BASIC NEED FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND HABITABLE HOUSING.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION: IN 2021, BAYLEGAL PROVIDED INTEGRATED, HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES TO HELP 4,936 LOW-INCOME SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA ABUSE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN ESCAPE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. BAYLEGAL PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING RESTRAINING ORDERS, CHILD CUSTODY ORDERS, DIVORCES, AND CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT ORDERS. BAYLEGAL ALSO ASSISTS SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AND ABUSED IMMIGRANTS, AND THEIR CHILDREN PETITION FOR IMMIGRATION RELIEF UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT AND OTHER FEDERAL LAWS FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENT CRIMES. THROUGH THIS WORK, BAYLEGAL SECURED OVER $13 MILLION IN QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FAMILY LAW AND IMMIGRATION MATTERS, TO HELP VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ACHIEVE LASTING SAFETY AND IMPROVE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
BAYLEGAL OFFERS A MULTITUDE OF SMALLER PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE 2021 REPORTING PERIOD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Genevieve Richardson Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $197,403 |
Mohammad Sheikh CFO | Officer | 37.5 | $195,685 |
Haydee Alfonso General Counsel | Officer | 37.5 | $178,686 |
Ariella Hyman Director Of Program & Advocacy | Officer | 37.5 | $170,495 |
Jerel Mccrary Managing Attorney | Officer | 37.5 | $161,172 |
Christina Lee Director Of Grants & Contracts | Officer | 37.5 | $155,424 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,589,334 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,277,694 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,129 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,867,028 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $960,927 |
| Investment income | $4,795 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $66,430 |
| 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 | $22,860,765 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,925,988 |
| 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. | $1,152,984 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $352,151 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,415,111 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $368,430 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,451,085 |
| Payroll taxes | $957,050 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $424,308 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,265 |
| Office expenses | $624,416 |
| Information technology | $83,727 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,491,988 |
| Travel | $8,458 |
| 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 | $538,073 |
| Insurance | $112,549 |
| All other expenses | $107,691 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,310,211 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,535,078 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,788,899 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,698,021 |
| 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 | $97,937 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,614,499 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,157,716 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $74,943 |
| Total assets | $17,967,093 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,781,301 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $788,997 |
| 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 | $3,293,329 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,529,934 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,393,561 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,989,641 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $583,891 |
| 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 | $17,967,093 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bay Area Legal Aid has awarded $1,925,987 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Housing/Homeless prevention and healthcare & economic security | $936,923 |
BASF - SF EVICTION REPRESENT COLLORATIVE PURPOSE: Healthcare and economic security | $866,541 |
Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: Healthcare and economic security | $37,483 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Healthcare and economic security | $21,075 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Healthcare and economic security | $18,903 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: Healthcare and economic security | $12,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bay Area Legal Aid has recieved totaling $240,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kazan Mcclain Partners Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $240,250 |
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 |