Lacba Counsel For Justice
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 11/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-3998111
Organization Overview
Lacba Counsel For Justice is located in Los Angeles, 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, Lacba Counsel For Justice employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lacba Counsel For Justice 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, Lacba Counsel For Justice generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO FURTHER THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO THE UNDERSERVED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTTHE IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO INDIVIDUALS CONCERNING THEIR IMMIGRATION, NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP STATUS. IN ADDITION TO FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE BAR LEGAL SERVICES TRUST FUND PROGRAM WHICH ADMINISTERS AND ALLOCATES INTEREST ACCRUED ON FUNDS DEPOSITED IN INTEREST ON LEGAL TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA), FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE'S FUNDRAISING, PROCESSING FEES PAID BY CLIENTS OF THE PROJECT, AND FEES FROM IMMIGRATION TRAINING COURSES.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL SERVICE PROJECTTHE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE (FROM VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS, LAW STUDENTS AND STAFF) TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN, ENABLING THEM TO OBTAIN TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS AGAINST THEIR ASSAILANTS. IN ADDITION TO FUNDS RECEIVED FROM IOLTA, FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE'S FUNDRAISING, CYPRES FUNDS AND OTHER DONORS.
VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES PROJECTTHE VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES AT PATRIOTIC HALL IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES TO ASSIST VETERANS IN REMOVING LEGAL BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT BY FOCUSING ON THREE AREAS: MISDEMEANOR EXPUNGEMENTS, SELF-HELP CLEARING TICKETS AND WARRANTS, AND REINSTATING THEIR CALIFORNIA DRIVER LICENSE. THE VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE'S FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS FROM CORPORATIONS AND OTHER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS THAT SUPPORT VETERANS' SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY AFTER THEIR MILITARY SERVICE.
AIDS LEGAL SERVICES PROJECTTHE AIDS LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT PROVIDES VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS TO ASSIST PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS ON A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES INCLUDING DISCRIMINATION, IMMIGRATION, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFITS, TESTAMENTARY AND DEBTOR/CREDITOR. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY IOLTA, COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE'S FUNDRAISING, AND OTHER DONORS AND GRANTORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stanley S Bissey Executive Director & Ceo/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 9 | $0 |
Colleen M Hart President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian K Condon Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John A Clark Senior Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer B Bonneville Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jill A Cossman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $745,789 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $346,911 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,092,700 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $116,284 |
| Investment income | $35,415 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $3,560 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $41,718 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,289,677 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $653 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $740,286 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $73,308 |
| Payroll taxes | $66,769 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,909 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,392 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $58,288 |
| Information technology | $24,378 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,189 |
| Travel | $2,732 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,239 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $610 |
| Insurance | $39,648 |
| All other expenses | $12,800 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,146,818 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $610,575 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $67,273 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $153,200 |
| 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 | $10,470 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,208 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,245,989 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,094,715 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,131 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $43,119 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $97,884 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $168,225 |
| Other liabilities | $15,128 |
| Total liabilities | $389,487 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,313,343 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,391,885 |
| 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 | $3,094,715 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lacba Counsel For Justice has recieved totaling $5,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $5,250 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: EMERGENCY & SAFETY | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,447,589 |
| Earnings | $89,982 |
| Admin Expense | $24,641 |
| Ending Balance | $1,512,930 |
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 |