Program areas at Maldef - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Litigation: Maldef advances the civil rights of latinos nationwide by pursuing litigation in the areas of education, employment and equal opportunity, immigrants rights and political access. (please see the attached "litigation docket" for details on our litigation activity for 2023-2024)
Community education and leadership development: Maldef advances the civil rights of latinos nationwide through community education programs including a parent school partnership program, youth leadership development program, and scholarship programs. (please see the attached supplement "celd -- community education and leadership development" for details on our programs for 2023-2024)
Public policy: Maldef advances the civil rights of latinos nationwide through public policy advocacy and analysis in the areas of education, employment and equal opportunity, immigrants rights and political access. (please see the attached supplement "public policy supplement" for more detail on our public policy activity for 2023-2024)
Fiscal sponsorships and redistricting
Who funds Maldef - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Maldef - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Thomas A. Saenz | President and General Counsel | $362,122 | 2024-10-31 |
| Shelley Mallchok | Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer / Vice President Finance | $176,457 | 2023-04-30 |
| Sandra Hernandez | Vice President of Communications and Media | $175,919 | 2023-04-30 |
| Gina Montoya | Vice President of Development / Vice President Community Ed | $176,457 | 2023-04-30 |
| Nina Perales | Vice President of Litigation / Vice President Litigation | $174,746 | 2023-04-30 |
Financials for Maldef - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
| Revenues | FYE 04/2024 | FYE 04/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,029,989 | $6,875,493 | -41.4% |
| Program services | $1,996,949 | $4,185,450 | -52.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $500,550 | $348,439 | 43.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $1,233,022 | $672,614 | 83.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-439,349 | $-483,155 | 9.1% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $7,321,161 | $11,598,841 | -36.9% |
Organizations like Maldef - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| National Women's Law Center | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $28,362,796 |
| National Immigration Law Center | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $12,123,905 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $22,174,069 |
| Disability Rights Advocates | 501(c)(3) | Berkeley, CA | $8,317,254 |
| Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $7,300,338 |
| Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $3,505,249 |
| Disability Rights of Pennsylvania | 501(c)(3) | Harrisburg, PA | $6,570,116 |
| Native American Rights Fund (NARF) | 501(c)(3) | Boulder, CO | $18,937,073 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $5,997,900 |
| Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability | 501(c)(3) | Fresno, CA | $6,172,594 |
Data update history
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from The JPB Foundation October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from The JPB Foundation May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Human rights organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsImmigrationHispanicLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 634 S Spring St
- Los Angeles, CA 90014
- Metro area
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- County
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Website URL
- maldef.org/Â
- Phone
- (213) 629-2512
- Facebook page
- MALDEFÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 74-1563270
- Fiscal year end
- April
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1967
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
- NAICS code, primary
- 5411: Legal Services
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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
- 012914
- FTB Entity ID
- 0584429
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-04-16
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