LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION

EIN: 471909862 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$1,224,105
Total Expenses
$894,774
Total Assets
$1,262,250
Net Assets
$1,003,385
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
GINA HONG
Phone
2133421572
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 286% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $329K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION INCLUDING AND SURROUNDING LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND ORGANIZE SUCH RESIDENTS FOR PURPOSES OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $856,352 Revenue: $57,506

LEGAL SERVICES: OVER THE FISCAL YEAR 1/1/24 - 12/31/24, THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION ("LACCLA") WAS FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME CLIENTS IN CASES RELATED...

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LEGAL SERVICES: OVER THE FISCAL YEAR 1/1/24 - 12/31/24, THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION ("LACCLA") WAS FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME CLIENTS IN CASES RELATED TO FAIR HOUSING, TENANTS' RIGHTS AND EVICTION DEFENSE. LACCLA REPRESENTED DOZENS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN HOUSING-RELATED PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING CASES RELATED TO FAIR HOUSING, RETALIATORY EVICTION, AND BREACH OF THE WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY. LACCLA ALSO TRIED CASES IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL TENANTS AND TENANT ASSOCIATIONS AND UNIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. LACCLA'S GOAL IS TO LEVERAGE LEGAL SERVICES TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ESPECIALLY FOR VERY LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, IN AND AROUND LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

Program 2

ORGANIZING: THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION ("LACCLA") ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY CANVASSING AND HOSTS WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND LEGAL CLINICS TO GROW ITS BASE AND ORGANIZE AROUND...

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ORGANIZING: THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION ("LACCLA") ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY CANVASSING AND HOSTS WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND LEGAL CLINICS TO GROW ITS BASE AND ORGANIZE AROUND PARTICULAR ISSUES RELATED TO TENANTS RIGHTS. LACCLA'S WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS WERE HELD WEDNESDAY AT 6:30PM AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROUPS OF APPROXIMATELY 40 WEEKLY ATTENDEES TO CONSIDER ISSUES, AND PARTICULARLY HOUSING ISSUES, IMPACTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND TO DEVISE COHERENT STRATEGIES TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS THAT AFFECT THEIR COMMUNITY.

Program 3

PROGRAMMING: LACCLA'S PRIMARY WORK INVOLVES THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES AND ISSUE-AREA OR CASE-SPECIFIC ORGANIZING. BEYOND THESE TWO AREAS OF FOCUS, ITS FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS ARE MEMBER COMMITTEES...

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PROGRAMMING: LACCLA'S PRIMARY WORK INVOLVES THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES AND ISSUE-AREA OR CASE-SPECIFIC ORGANIZING. BEYOND THESE TWO AREAS OF FOCUS, ITS FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS ARE MEMBER COMMITTEES AND THE PROVISION OF PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, LACCLA SUPPORTS ITS CONSTITUENTS IN ACCOMPLISHING COMMUNITY ORGANIZING GOALS, SUCH AS SUPPORTING THEIR FELLOW MEMBERS WITH DIRECT ACTIONS, OR CAMPAIGNS TO RESIST DISPLACEMENT AND COMBAT GENTRIFICATION.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $416,526
Program Service Revenue $775,792
Investment Income $31,787
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,224,105

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $475,763
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $856,352
Other Expenses $419,011
TOTAL EXPENSES $894,774

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,224,105 $316,944 +2.9%
Expenses $894,774 $627,577 +0.4%
Net Income $329,331 $-310,633 -2.1%
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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
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
5

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
$290,927
Total Directors
6
$94,262
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER ESTRADA PRESIDENT/SE 40.00
Officer Director
$88,832 $5,430 $94,262
GINA HONG TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$165,584 $5,748 $171,332
HILARY MALSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICENT CARRILLO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY MIRANDA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE GIES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL LANCTOT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYDIA NICHOLSON PRESIDENT 20 40.00
Officer
$25,333 $0 $25,333
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 $1,224,105 $894,774 $1,262,250 $329,331
2023 $316,944 $627,577 $1,102,719 $-310,633
2022 $886,177 $462,072 $984,378 $424,105
2021 $655,705 $274,430 $567,275 $381,275
2021 $443,575 $495,928 $310,153 $-52,353
2020 $299,508 $505,538 $225,892 $-206,030
2019 $703,479 $288,461 $436,469 $415,018
2018 $144,858 $183,261 $16,904 $-38,403
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