Pacific Legal Foundation
- Assets
- $76.8m
- Revenue
- $28.2m
- Investments
- $4.6m
- Employees
- 116
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 06/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-2197343
Organization Overview
Pacific Legal Foundation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2022, Pacific Legal Foundation employed 116 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pacific Legal Foundation 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 06/2022, Pacific Legal Foundation generated $28.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $20.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.4% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEFEND LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EACH YEAR, PLF REPRESENTS HUNDREDS OF AMERICANS, FREE OF CHARGE, WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BUT ARE STYMIED BY GOVERNMENT. WE GIVE THEM THEIR DAY IN COURT TO VINDICATE THEIR RIGHTS AND SET A LASTING PRECEDENT TO PROTECT EVERYONE ELSE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CASES LITIGATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven D Anderson President And CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $514,301 |
John M Groen Executive Vice President | Officer | 37.5 | $312,324 |
Todd F Gaziano Chief Of Legal Policy & Research | 37.5 | $267,032 | |
Larry G Salzman Secretary And Director Of Litigation | Officer | 37.5 | $235,497 |
Steve Simpson Senior Attorney | 37.5 | $230,929 | |
James S Burling Vice President Legal Affairs | 37.5 | $229,908 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Meredith & Associates Direct Mail | 6/29/21 | $211,706 |
My Biz Niche Llc Website Design & Development | 6/29/21 | $140,877 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $26,374,951 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,002,380 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,374,951 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $126,573 |
| Investment income | $1,373,866 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $259,096 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $28,245,541 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $1,468,898 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $363,535 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,364,211 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $753,664 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,263,728 |
| Payroll taxes | $821,048 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,970 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $185,212 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,283,676 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,322,693 |
| Information technology | $300,910 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $573,527 |
| Travel | $1,150,541 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,500 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $220,781 |
| Insurance | $114,401 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $20,203,674 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,636,621 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,058 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,178,685 |
| 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 | $273,872 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,187,384 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $60,368,115 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,601,792 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,526,652 |
| Total assets | $76,776,179 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,217,732 |
| 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 | $3,641,959 |
| Total liabilities | $4,859,691 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $66,122,435 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,794,053 |
| 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 | $76,776,179 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Pacific Legal Foundation has recieved totaling $601,855.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James G Boswell Foundation Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $500,000 |
Atlas Economic Research Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: Economic Education | $55,455 |
Offerdahl Family Foundation Incline Village, NV PURPOSE: LITIGATES NATIONWIDE TO SECURE ALL AMERICANS' INALIENABLE RIGHTS TO LIVE RESPONSIBLY AND PRODUCTIVELY IN THEIR PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. | $21,000 |
W F Foundation Charleston, SC PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10,000 |
J A Daley Iii Foundation Glendale, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
Uncle Bean Foundation Inc Gaviota, CA PURPOSE: REPRESENT HUNDREDS OF AMERICANS IN COURT, FREE OF CHARGE | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $67,085,450 |
| Earnings | -$8,705,901 |
| Admin Expense | $162,462 |
| Net Contributions | $4,482,861 |
| Other Expense | $1,495,905 |
| Ending Balance | $61,204,043 |
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 |