SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC (EIN 330016681) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER NELSON

Phone

6192355656

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $883K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM, INC. IS TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM BY SERVING AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN INDIGENT AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS WHO ARE WILLING TO DONATE THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES. SDVLP PROVIDES AN ORGANIZED STRUCTURE THROUGH WHICH ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE PRO BONO ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS, PRIMARILY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, FACING CRITICAL LEGAL ISSUES IMPACTING THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING, WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,548,778

Program Service Revenue $15,289

Investment Income $244,941

Other Revenue $77,796

TOTAL REVENUE $5,886,804

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $54,678

Salaries & Benefits $3,849,291

Fundraising Expenses $221,433

Program Expenses $4,231,090

Other Expenses $1,099,441

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,003,410

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,886,804	$4,494,585	+0.3%
Expenses	$5,003,410	$4,527,130	+0.1%
Net Income	$883,394	$-32,545	-28.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

557

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$199,379

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EDWARD D VOGEL ESQ	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN J MORRIS ESQ	VICE-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSALIE A KRAMM CSR	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDALL R REED	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH L BRANN ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY D COHELAN ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY M BYER ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON L COHEN ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER KOH ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL A AMON ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL A ATTANASIO ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWIE BRUNO ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRSTEN F GALLACHER ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL J GLEASON ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN HALLAGAN ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK KAUFMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MHAIRI L MARSH ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAYMOND RAY MARTINEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEJANDRO ALEX E MORENO ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER M OLIVER ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN J PATARIU ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANE SHELLEY ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN R SMITH DEAN EMERITUS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN M SULLIVAN ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER M YOUNG ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER NELSON	CEO	40.00	Officer	$181,441	$17,938	$199,379
SIOBHAN A GRAHAM	DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION	40.00	Highest	$110,194	$9,113	$119,307
YULIENKA CORTEZ	SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER	40.00	Highest	$112,964	$14,567	$127,531
HEATHER CARMODY	SUPERVISING ATTORNEY	40.00	Highest	$112,757	$12,756	$125,513
CHRISTINE HALL	SUPERVISING ATTORNEY	40.00	Highest	$104,833	$13,875	$118,708

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$5,886,804	$5,003,410	$9,491,517	$883,394
2024	$4,494,585	$4,527,130	$6,055,578	$-32,545
2023	$4,288,905	$4,220,668	$5,978,281	$68,237
2022	$3,338,641	$3,286,216	$4,831,653	$52,425
2021	$2,991,693	$2,964,564	$4,833,256	$27,129
2020	$2,933,797	$2,863,572	$4,659,239	$70,225
2019	$2,920,731	$2,593,875	$4,565,921	$326,856

SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC