California Changelawyers

Organization Overview

California Changelawyers is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (V26) the organization is classified as: Law & Jurisprudence, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, California Changelawyers employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Changelawyers 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, California Changelawyers 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 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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, California Changelawyers has awarded 101 individual grants totaling $2,269,638. 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:

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CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS IS A STATEWIDE FOUNDATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BUILD A BETTER JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS. CHANGELAWYERS EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAWYERS, JUDGES, AND ACTIVISTS TO CREATE A MORE DIVERSE LEGAL PROFESSION, A FAIR JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND A BETTER CALIFORNIA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS AWARD PIPELINE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT TARGET HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGED STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A LEGAL CAREER. IN ADDITION, CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS AWARDS FELLOWSHIP GRANTS TO LEGAL AID AGENCIES TO COVER THE COST OF HIRING LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. BY SUPPORTING THESE ORGANIZATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION REPLACES THE CYCLE OF INEQUALITY WITH A PIPELINE OF YOUNG, BRIGHT, EAGER STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES REQUIRED TO CREATE A MORE JUST CALIFORNIA. IN 2021, CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS DISTRIBUTED $705,835 IN GRANTS, SUPPORTING DIVERSITY PIPELINE PROGRAMS AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVES ACROSS RURAL CALIFORNIA.


CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FIRST AND THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AT CALIFORNIA LAW SCHOOLS. BY SUPPORTING THE BRIGHTEST CHANGE MAKERS OF TOMORROW AS THEY BEGIN THEIR PURSUIT OF A LEGAL CAREER, WE ELIMINATE THE ROADBLOCKS THAT EXIST IN ACHIEVING SUCCESS. IN 2021, CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS DISTRIBUTED $402,500 IN DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS TO 62 DESERVING STUDENTS, AS WELL AS AN ADDITIONAL $3,187 IN SIMILAR AID.


THE CALIFORNIA IMMIGRATION LEGAL FELLOWSHIP IS A FIRST OF ITS KIND PROGRAM IN STATE HISTORY WHICH EXPANDS ACCESS TO COUNSEL IN THE MOST UNDERSERVED RURAL REGIONS OF THE STATE. THE LEGAL FELLOWSHIP IS A TWO-YEAR CAPACITY BUILDING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR RECENT LAW GRADUATES TO BECOME DEPORTATION DEFENSE PRACTITIONERS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY AND CENTRAL COAST REGIONS. THE CURRENT COHORT OF TEN FELLOWS ARE PLACED ACROSS 7 HOST ORGANIZATIONS, MOST OF WHICH HAVE NEVER PROVIDED DEPORTATION DEFENSE SERVICES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS INAUGURAL COHORT STARTED IN JANUARY 2021, AND HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS DEFENDING CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS AGAINST FAMILY SEPARATION.


CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A PIPELINE TO ATTORNEYS. WE HOST: EDUCATIONAL FORUMS ON CAREER PATHWAYS; SKILLS TRAININGS; AND CONVERSATIONS ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO INCLUSION FOR FIRST-GENERATION PROFESSIONALS SUCH AS IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND MICROAGGRESSIONS. WE ALSO HOSTED CONVENING WITH LEADERS IN THE LEGISLATURE AND THE JUDICIARY TO SHARE THEIR INSPIRATIONAL STORIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher Punongbayan
Executive Director
$193,563
Jasjit Singh
Director Of Programs
$138,333
Jeanne Fugate
President
$0
Mark Selwyn
Co-Vice President
$0
Marci Rubin
Co-Vice President
$0
Roger Perez
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$50,875
Related organizations$0
Government grants $508,146
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$879,088
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,551
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,438,109
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,127,242
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $215,332
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$448
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,784,200

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, California Changelawyers has awarded $601,571 in support to 25 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CALIFORNIA COLLABORATIVE FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE

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Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: LEADERSHIP PATHWAYS FELLOWSHIP

$80,000

TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER

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Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: LEADERSHIP PATHWAYS FELLOWSHIP

$80,000

ORANGE COUNTY JUSTICE FUND

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Santa Ana, CA

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING

$50,000

COMMUNITY JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC

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Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING

$50,000

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: MOVEMENT LAWYERING

$50,000

EAST BAY COMMUNITY LAW CENTER

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Berkeley, CA

PURPOSE: MOVEMENT LAWYERING

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that California Changelawyers has recieved totaling $610,488.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Immigrant Legal Resource Center

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

$551,947
Morrison & Foerster Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

$20,000
Munger Tolles & Olson Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: Scholarship Activities

$10,000
Sidley Austin Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC SUPPORT

$7,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,108,775
Earnings$203,819
Ending Balance$2,312,594

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