LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY

EIN: 680008581 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

SANTA ROSA, CA

Total Revenue
$4,334,953
Total Expenses
$4,401,124
Total Assets
$4,176,040
Net Assets
$2,306,909
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JENNIFER DOUGLAS
Phone
7075421290
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY, founded in 1958, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year.

Mission

LEGAL AID'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ADVANCE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,621,357

HOME - HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION HELPS LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AVOID HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL EVICTIONS, ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH...

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HOME - HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION HELPS LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AVOID HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL EVICTIONS, ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH REMOVING BARRIERS TO HOUSING, NEGOTIATING SETTLEMENTS WITH LANDLORDS, AND PROVIDING FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SERVICES. A FULL RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING PREPARATION OF PLEADINGS, IN COURT REPRESENTATION AND SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 693 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENTS/LEGAL CASEWORKERS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 865 HOURS OF SERVICE DURING THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $577,264

SAFE - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ADULT AND ELDER VICTIMS AND CHILDREN OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CIVIL HARASSMENT BY PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS...

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SAFE - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ADULT AND ELDER VICTIMS AND CHILDREN OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CIVIL HARASSMENT BY PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS WHICH HELP KEEP THEM SAFE AND SHELTERED. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES LEGAL FORMS PREPARATION, COUNSEL AND ADVICE, COURT REPRESENTATION, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. SAFE SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR ATTORNEY AND CASEWORKER WHO ASSIST CLIENTS OFF-SITE AT THE SONOMA COUNTY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 491 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 43 HOURS OF SERVICE, AND VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENTS/LEGAL CASEWORKERS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 326 HOURS OF SERVICE.

Program 3
Expenses: $420,460

ELDER - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS, AGE 60 AND OVER, INCLUDING MOBILE LEGAL SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE ISOLATED AND LIVE IN RURAL PARTS OF THE COUNTY. THE ELDER...

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ELDER - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS, AGE 60 AND OVER, INCLUDING MOBILE LEGAL SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE ISOLATED AND LIVE IN RURAL PARTS OF THE COUNTY. THE ELDER PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2015 TO ENSURE LEGAL ACCESS TO THESE MORE VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING, ELDER ABUSE, SIMPLE ESTATE PLANNING, BANKRUPTCY, AND A RANGE OF OTHER LEGAL ISSUES.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 165 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENTS/LEGAL CASEWORKERS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 168 HOURS OF SERVICE.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,101,221
Program Service Revenue $276,921
Investment Income $1,129
Other Revenue $-44,318
TOTAL REVENUE $4,334,953

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,000
Salaries & Benefits $3,792,737
Fundraising Expenses $90,492
Program Expenses $3,816,686
Other Expenses $596,387
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,401,124

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,334,953 $5,010,512 -0.1%
Expenses $4,401,124 $4,228,652 +0.0%
Net Income $-66,171 $781,860 -1.1%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
58
Volunteers
42

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
5
$197,861
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER DOUGLAS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELYNNE OCANA VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK SANFORD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN HUDSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GRABILL PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN SMITH DIRECTOR END XX 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY HUANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN MOLINARO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS DEL MONTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONIT RUBINOFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$182,359 $15,502 $197,861
CLAIRE MOREL-SEYTOUX ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$108,410 $0 $108,410
SUNNY NOH DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$125,598 $10,258 $135,856
TASHA BOLLINGER ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$100,006 $17,016 $117,022
SHEILA MILLER ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$101,542 $11,964 $113,506
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 $4,334,953 $4,401,124 $4,176,040 $-66,171
2023 $5,010,512 $4,228,652 $4,335,445 $781,860
2022 $3,812,310 $3,928,643 $3,587,922 $-116,333
2021 $2,800,406 $3,375,802 $1,920,197 $-575,396
2020 $3,398,125 $2,239,197 $2,405,563 $1,158,928
2019 $2,240,437 $1,926,925 $1,236,686 $313,512
2018 $2,000,790 $1,628,685 $969,339 $372,105
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