Program areas at CRLA
Our Rural justice unit supports the delivery of high-quality civil Legal services and access to justice for all low-income people in 16 Rural counties throughout California. In 2023, crla closed 3,829 cases that impacted 10,591 people. Program revenue is derived from the collection of attorney fees and cost recoveries.
Our work focuses on vulnerable communities with the following programs: lgbtq+; community equity initiative; fair housing; language justice and indigenous communities. In 2023, crla closed 329 cases focusing on vulnerable communities that impacted 891 people. Program revenue is derived from the collection of attorney fees and cost recoveries.
Our agricultural worker program address the Legal needs of agricultural workers and their dependents throughout California. In 2023, crla closed 720 cases that impacted 2,257 people. Program revenue is derived from the collection of attorney fees and cost recoveries.
Language justice initiative and statewide support - these programs focus on language justice and supporting systemic advocacy throughout the organization.
Who funds California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Legal Services Corporation (LSC) | 2023-09 | Civil Legal Aid | $11,031,237 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | 2023-09 | General Operating Support | $3,600,000 |
| The California Endowment | 2023-03 | General Operating Support: To Support An Organization That Fights for Justice and Rights Alongside Agricultural Works and the Most Exploited Communities in Rural California So All Are Treated With Dignity and Respect Through Legal Services and Advocacy for Improved Health, Education Equity, Housing, Employment and Related Social Determinants of Health. | $275,000 |
| ...and 27 more grants received totalling $16,155,480 |
Personnel at CRLA
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Stephanie A. Valencia | Chief Financial Officer | $174,808 | 2024-11-07 |
| Monica Yu | Chief Development Officer | $143,376 | 2024-11-07 |
| Michael Meuter | Chief Counsel | $185,329 | 2024-11-07 |
| Jessica M. Jewell | Executive Director | $220,384 | 2024-11-07 |
| Jacki Paytas | Director of Human Resources | $164,532 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for CRLA
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $33,309,339 | $21,289,754 | 56.5% |
| Program services | $219,361 | $266,600 | -17.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $645,921 | $109,355 | 490.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $-29,945 | $-28,794 | -4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $-5,908 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $6,664 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $34,144,676 | $21,637,671 | 57.8% |
Organizations like CRLA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Community Legal Aid Society | 501(c)(3) | Wilmington, DE | $9,274,089 |
| Bet Tzedek | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $18,203,140 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $57,454,858 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Asheville, NC | $11,603,541 |
| Childrens Law Center of California (CLC) | 501(c)(3) | Monterey Park, CA | $82,121,014 |
| Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $75,613,128 |
| Legal Services for New York City (LSNYC) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $12,526,036 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $12,553,502 |
| Community Legal Aid Services | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $11,057,790 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $47,414,824 |
Data update history
November 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
November 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1020 15th St 20
- Modesto, CA 95354
- Metro area
- Modesto, CA
- County
- Stanislaus County, CA
- Website URL
- crla.org/Â
- Phone
- (510) 267-0762
- Facebook page
- CRLA.orgÂ
- Twitter profile
- @crlaincÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 95-2428657
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1966
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- I80: Legal Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 5411: Legal Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 008209
- FTB Entity ID
- 0505450
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-12-31
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