SAN DIEGO ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

EIN: 330473843 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$96,885
Total Expenses
$140,317
Total Assets
$149,967
Net Assets
$130,353
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PETER M LISS ESQ
Phone
6192338380
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SAN DIEGO ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, founded in 1991, is a micro nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $97K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $140K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 45% operating deficit.

Mission

SAN DIEGO ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INCOME ELIGIBLE TENANTS, SENIORS AND THE DISABLED, GROUPS THEREOF AND NONPROFITS ADVOCATING THEREFORE, TO ENFORCE THEIR RIGHTS, INCLUDING DEFENDING THEM IN UNLAWFUL DETAINER (EVICTION) ACTIONS AND UNDERTAKES IMPACT ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION TO EXPAND AND ENFORCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $90,526
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,923
Other Revenue $3,436
TOTAL REVENUE $96,885

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $99,494
Fundraising Expenses $10,059
Program Expenses $109,598
Other Expenses $40,823
TOTAL EXPENSES $140,317

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $96,885 $105,100 -0.1%
Expenses $140,317 $172,303 -0.2%
Net Income $-43,432 $-67,203 -0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER M LISS ESQ President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES T SCOTT ESQ Vice President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM RIVERA Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER SUTTON ESQ Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN C EDWARDS ESQ Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAROLINA ERICSSON ESQ Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $96,885 $140,317 $149,967 $-43,432
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $277,303 $147,483 $260,602 $129,820
2022 $123,235 $155,600 $130,782 $-32,365
2021 $64,950 $153,146 $158,971 $-88,196
2020 $72,218 $151,923 $240,466 $-79,705
2019 $124,994 $142,989 $315,854 $-17,995
2018 $103,372 $151,319 $338,374 $-47,947
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