LEARNING RIGHTS LAW CENTER

EIN: 830434929 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$2,601,761
Total Expenses
$2,319,261
Total Assets
$3,037,067
Net Assets
$2,050,716
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
RANDI SUNSHINE
Phone
2134894030
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LEARNING RIGHTS LAW CENTER, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, AND TRAINING TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OR WHO EXPERIENCE DISCRIMINATION RECEIVE EQUAL ACCESS TO A PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,297,102 Revenue: $1,080,070

THE EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DENIED AN EQUITABLE EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES PARENTAL SELF-ADVOCACY OR DIRECT ADVOCACY TO...

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THE EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DENIED AN EQUITABLE EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES PARENTAL SELF-ADVOCACY OR DIRECT ADVOCACY TO SECURE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM'S EDUCATION RIGHTS CLINIC PROVIDES BRIEF LEGAL ADVICE AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, WHICH THEY USE TO SELF-ADVOCATE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR THEIR STUDENTS. IF PARENTAL SELF-ADVOCACY IS UNSUCCESSFUL, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS TO AN APPROPRIATE EDUCATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $407,890

TRAINING - THE TIGER PROGRAM IS A FREE KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAINING FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, COVERING EDUCATION LAW AND THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM. THE TRAINING SPANS THE ACADEMIC...

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TRAINING - THE TIGER PROGRAM IS A FREE KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAINING FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, COVERING EDUCATION LAW AND THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM. THE TRAINING SPANS THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND ITS CURRICULUM COVERS STUDENTS' CIVIL RIGHTS TO AN APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS, SERVICES AND THERAPIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT PARENTS NEED TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THEIR STUDENTS, ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $67,479 Revenue: $81,783

LITIGATION - LEARNING RIGHTS EMPLOYS LITIGATION WHEN ISSUES ARE SYSTEMIC OR CANNOT BE SOLVED MORE AMICABLY. LEARNING RIGHTS LITIGATES TWO TO THREE OF THESE SPECIALIZED CASES PER YEAR, USUALLY IN...

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LITIGATION - LEARNING RIGHTS EMPLOYS LITIGATION WHEN ISSUES ARE SYSTEMIC OR CANNOT BE SOLVED MORE AMICABLY. LEARNING RIGHTS LITIGATES TWO TO THREE OF THESE SPECIALIZED CASES PER YEAR, USUALLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,417,017
Program Service Revenue $1,161,853
Investment Income $9,294
Other Revenue $13,597
TOTAL REVENUE $2,601,761

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,917,209
Fundraising Expenses $229,293
Program Expenses $1,772,471
Other Expenses $402,052
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,319,261

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,601,761 $1,826,233 +0.4%
Expenses $2,319,261 $2,382,805 0.0%
Net Income $282,500 $-556,572 -1.5%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
25
Volunteers
88

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
$154,388
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASON S CAMPBELL CO-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIBBY MCCARTHY CO-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN SIMUN SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIKA WHITE TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE COLLINS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA MINANA DE LOVELACE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANKITA PATEL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHARINE SCHWER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA STECK DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH TELTSER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELICA VALENCIA DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK VAYNTRUB DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAVYA VEETURI DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDI SUNSHINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$147,388 $7,000 $154,388
CAROL JUNG DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$103,575 $0 $103,575
STEVEN CATRON DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$105,065 $7,000 $112,065
HEATHER ZAKSON LEGAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$130,054 $500 $130,554
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 $2,601,761 $2,319,261 $3,037,067 $282,500
2023 $1,826,233 $2,382,805 $2,674,976 $-556,572
2022 $2,626,673 $2,083,671 $3,867,258 $543,002
2021 $2,336,389 $2,101,360 $2,136,536 $235,029
2020 $1,904,575 $1,795,699 $1,962,796 $108,876
2019 $2,216,180 $2,115,219 $1,505,189 $100,961
2018 $2,089,986 $2,094,970 $1,410,205 $-4,984
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