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EIN 94-1631809

Central California Legal Services

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
114
City
Fresno
State
California
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
Description
Central California Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations and communities. The organization operates as a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm committed to its mission. Its revenue is generated through various sources and the organization is based in Fresno, CA.
Total revenues
$11,923,424
2023
Total expenses
$10,895,612
2023
Total assets
$6,643,192
2023
Num. employees
114
2023

Program areas at Central California Legal Services

Central California Legal Services is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing free civil Legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations and communities.the organization's revenue is primarily from contributions, which also includes grant income. The organization generates a minimal amount of program service revenue.

Who funds Central California Legal Services

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Civil Legal Aid$4,050,745
Legal Services of Northern CaliforniaHealth Consumer Assistance & Outreach$346,849
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Public Safety$250,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Central California Legal Services

NameTitleCompensation
Michelle KezirianExecutive Director$13,126
Maria VargasFiscal Director / Fiscal Officer - Operations Image Already Added$115,039
Jonathan SadieIt Director
Debra McKenzieDirector of Administration$130,092
Luisa MedinaDevelopment Director / Director of Development$123,045
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for Central California Legal Services

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,684,853
Program services$75,512
Investment income and dividends$163,024
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$35
Total revenues$11,923,424

Form 990s for Central California Legal Services

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122023-11-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $4,050,745 from Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
January 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $3,522,131 from Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2115 Kern St 200
Fresno, CA 93721
Metro area
Fresno, CA
County
Fresno County, CA
Website URL
centralcallegal.org/ 
Phone
(800) 675-8001
IRS details
EIN
94-1631809
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 - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
011283
FTB Entity ID
0514344
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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