Free Law Project

EIN: 463342480 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$1,347,431
Total Expenses
$997,897
Total Assets
$1,097,414
Net Assets
$1,097,414
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Michael Lissner
Phone
9095764123
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Free Law Project, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 58% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $350K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to make the legal ecosystem more fair and competitive.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $292,701
Program Service Revenue $1,037,242
Investment Income $17,488
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,347,431

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $435,504
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $850,836
Other Expenses $562,393
TOTAL EXPENSES $997,897

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,347,431 $854,099 +0.6%
Expenses $997,897 $537,117 +0.9%
Net Income $349,534 $316,982 +0.1%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
4
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
3
$121,784
Total Directors
3
$121,784
Key Employees
1
$121,784
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
William Palin Employee 040.00
Highest
$127,362 $3,821 $131,183
Michael Lissner Ex Director 040.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$118,237 $3,547 $121,784
Jenifer Whiston Employee 040.00
Highest
$114,662 $3,440 $118,102
Brian Carver Treasurer 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ansel Halliburton Board Member 002.00
Officer 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
2024 $1,347,431 $997,897 $1,097,414 $349,534
2023 $854,099 $537,117 $747,880 $316,982
2022 $639,041 $480,728 $430,907 $158,313
2021 $336,472 $296,654 $272,594 $39,818
2020 $227,971 $254,559 $232,776 $-26,588
2019 $309,820 $176,109 $267,997 $133,711
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