Western Center On Law And Poverty

Organization Overview

Western Center On Law And Poverty is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1974. 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, Western Center On Law And Poverty employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Center On Law And Poverty 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, Western Center On Law And Poverty generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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LEADING THE FIGHT TO SECURE HOUSING, HEALTHCARE AND A STRONG SAFETY NET FOR LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOUSING: WCLP ENFORCES AND EXPANDS CALIFORNIANS' RIGHTS TO: EASILY FIND AND MOVE INTO AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MAINTAIN THEIR EXISTING LOW-INCOME HOUSING; HAVE STABLE HOUSING AND AVOID HOMELESSNESS; AND LIVE IN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. WCLP FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME RENTERS, PROMOTING EQUITABLE LAND USE POLICIES, PREVENTING DISPLACEMENT, FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING, AND ENSURING THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE PRODUCTION OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING.


PUBLIC BENEFITS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE: WCLP WORKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO JOBS, INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE POOREST CALIFORNIANS; TO REDUCE THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY AND RACIAL BIAS IN ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAMS, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, WORK ENVIRONMENTS, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. WCLP ALSO WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY NET IS ACTUALLY AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED, AND THAT PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE FROM WELFARE ACTUALLY RECEIVE THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THE LAW AFFORDS THEM. WCLP GUARANTEES THAT THE VOICE OF POOR PEOPLE IS HEARD IN THE POLICY DEBATES THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES.


HEALTH CARE: WCLP WORKS ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIANS TO DEFEND HEALTH CARE REFORM; CREATE NEW STATE BASED HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS; EXTEND COVERAGE TO THE UNINSURED; STRENGTHEN COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS; EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; STOP ILLEGAL DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES; AND ENSURE APPROPRIATE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS WHEN ACCESSING HEALTH CARE SERVICES.


IN ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS, WCLP ACTIVELY SEEKS TO PROMOTE RACIAL EQUITY IN CALIFORNIA. WE FORCEFULLY CHALLENGE, THROUGH OUR ADVOCACY WORK, STRUCTURAL RACISM EMBEDDED WITHIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SYSTEMS; WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE RACIAL EQUITY; AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL COALITIONS FOR RACIAL EQUITY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles
Legal Services
$382,212
Neighborhood Legal Services
Legal Services
$130,788
Legal Aid Society Of Orange County
Legal Services
$211,316
Disability Rights Legal Center
Legal Services
$126,417
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$490,728
Related organizations$180,000
Government grants $2,009,261
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,284,685
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,964,674
Total Program Service Revenue$810,715
Investment income $11,385
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,665
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,838,439

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western Center On Law And Poverty has awarded $225,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA

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Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: State Bar subcontract for fair housing in California's rural areas.

$75,000

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: State Bar subcontract for fair housing in California's rural areas.

$75,000

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC

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Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: State Bar subcontract for fair housing in California's rural areas.

$75,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 33 grants that Western Center On Law And Poverty has recieved totaling $2,048,072.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
California Healthcare Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: MEDI-CAL ENROLLMENT RESEARCH STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP.CORE SUPPORT FOR WESTERN CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY 2021-2024.

$521,500
California Physicians Service Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$275,000
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STATEWIDE ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

$175,000
Ring Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: UNDESIGNATED GENERAL SUPPORT

$150,000
Food Research & Action Center Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Federal Nutrition

$140,000
Sunlight Giving

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, $120,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS

$120,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,401,171
Earnings$627,674
Other Expense$68
Grants$180,000
Ending Balance$4,848,777

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