Public Law Center
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-3709253
Organization Overview
Public Law Center is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Public Law Center employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Law Center 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, Public Law Center generated $5.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.8% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PUBLIC LAW CENTER (PLC) IS THE LARGEST BAR SPONSORED, PRO BONO PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM IN ORANGE COUNTY. THROUGH VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, THE PUBLIC LAW CENTER PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY TO CHALLENGE SOCIETAL INJUSTICES. WITH A 40-YEAR HISTORY OF PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ORANGE COUNTY'S LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS, PLC WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL, LOCAL LAW SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE BROAD ACCESS TO CIVIL JUSTICE. PLC'S CLIENTS MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED UNDER THE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE SECTIONS AUTHORIZING THE STATE BAR LEGAL SERVICES TRUST FUND PROGRAM.THE VAST MAJORITY OF PLC'S WORK INVOLVES THE PLACEMENT OF CLIENTS' CASES WITH VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS AND THE HANDLING OF CLIENTS' CASES BY PLC STAFF MEMBERS. IN 2021, PLC STAFF MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 89,000 HOURS OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN HANDLING OVER 5,000 CASES AND BENEFITTED MORE THAN 10,000 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS IN ORANGE COUNTY. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THIS WORK IS OVER $29.0 MILLION IN 2021 ALONE.PLC'S CASES INVOLVE CONSUMER LAW, FAMILY LAW, HEALTH, HOUSING, IMMIGRATION AND VETERANS. PLC ALSO PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MICRO-ENTREPRENEURS. IN ADDITION TO PRO BONO REPRESENTATION OF CLIENTS, PLC SPONSORS A VARIETY OF LEGAL CLINICS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE INCLUDE CLINICS AT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS IN COSTA MESA, LAKE FOREST, LA HABRA AND SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, HOMELESS SERVICE CENTERS IN ANAHEIM AND COSTA MESA, AND A COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE LITTLE SAIGON SECTION OF WESTMINSTER. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MANY OF THESE CLINICS CONTINUED TO BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY THROUGHOUT 2021. PLC SERVES THE HIV/AIDS COMMUNITY THROUGH REFERRALS FROM AIDS SERVICES PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. IN ADDITION, PLC CONDUCTS SEVERAL COURTHOUSE BASED CLINICS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO UNREPRESENTED LITIGANTS. THESE INCLUDE CLINICS IN THE AREAS OF FEDERAL COURT LITIGATION, BANKRUPTCY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, GUARDIANSHIP AND DEFACTO PARENT STATUS.THESE CLINICS WERE ALSO CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY THROUGHOUT 2021 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.PLC OFFERS SUBSTANTIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ITS VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION AND PRIVATE LAW FIRMS, PLC OFFERS MCLE TRAININGS IN GUARDIANSHIP, IMMIGRATION, INCLUDING CITIZENSHIP, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND U-VISAS, HOUSING, AND BANKRUPTCY. THESE TRAININGS SERVE AS A WAY TO BOTH TRAIN AND RECRUIT PRO BONO ATTORNEYS FOR CLINICS AND CASE PLACEMENT. OUR TRAININGS FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS HELP TO EDUCATE THEIR STAFF AND CONSTITUENTS REGARDING LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT AFFECT THEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Babcock Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $200,580 |
Catherine Ogilvie Director Of Operations | 40 | $142,486 | |
Leigh Ferrin Director Of Pro Bono & Litigation | 50 | $128,969 | |
Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Directing Attorney-Housing Unit | 40 | $106,891 | |
Brian B Farrell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christy Lea Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $638,120 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,922,787 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,240,378 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,801,285 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,245 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,110 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,853,115 |
| 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. | $209,191 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,217 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,950,239 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,243 |
| Other employee benefits | $336,582 |
| Payroll taxes | $233,588 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $312,976 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $167,875 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $166,389 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,817 |
| Interest | $7,213 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,732 |
| Insurance | $32,181 |
| All other expenses | $2,819 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,670,443 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $888,871 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,704,632 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $522,791 |
| 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 | $63,706 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $562,419 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,000 |
| Total assets | $4,767,419 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $310,890 |
| 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 | $153,881 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $865,902 |
| Total liabilities | $1,330,673 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,475,121 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $961,625 |
| 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 | $4,767,419 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Public Law Center has recieved totaling $3,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Itri Fam Foundation Huntington Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
National Center For Youth Law Oakland, CA | $22,722,399 | $21,981,853 |
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,480,878 | $17,243,235 |
Legal Services Of Northern California Sacramento, CA | $5,798,116 | $12,088,565 |
Community Legal Aid Socal Santa Ana, CA | $12,459,593 | $12,638,604 |
California Appellate Project San Francisco, CA | $5,763,935 | $11,023,144 |
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc Riverside, CA | $3,308,865 | $11,146,641 |