California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation

EIN: 942800442 501(c)(3)

Sacramento, CA

Total Revenue
$15,375,076
Total Expenses
$14,465,533
Total Assets
$14,921,921
Net Assets
$8,505,827
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Amagda Perez
Phone
9164467904
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, founded in 1981, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $15.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 100% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $14.5M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

CRLAF works for social justice and equity for farmworkers and the underserved in rural California through outreach, community education, legislative and administrative advocacy, class action litigation, and direct representation. In 2021, we strengthened laws and policies protecting workers' rights and health; worked to reduce agricultural work hazards and pesticide exposures faced by farmworkers and rural residents; helped keep immigrant families together; improved access to higher education; helped Californians living in rural communities secure, clean and reliable drinking water; and prevented homelessness due to the pandemic.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,397,887
Program Service Revenue $297,751
Investment Income $259,804
Other Revenue $419,634
TOTAL REVENUE $15,375,076

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,994,528
Salaries & Benefits $4,366,993
Fundraising Expenses $280,234
Program Expenses $13,471,526
Other Expenses $1,104,012
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,465,533

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $15,375,076 $7,705,233 +1.0%
Expenses $14,465,533 $7,373,871 +1.0%
Net Income $909,543 $331,362 +1.7%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
58
Volunteers
62

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
$119,372
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Virginia Villegas Esq Board Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Brigagliano Esq Vice-President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Olivera Esq Secretary/Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ruben Chavez JD Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Manual Magana Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Pearl Esq Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Stender Esq Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ricardo Torrez Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amagda Perez Executive Director 30.00
Officer
$105,744 $13,628 $119,372
Veronica Melendez Director 37.50
Highest
$117,548 $20,297 $137,845
Juanita Ontiveros HR Director 37.50
Highest
$109,478 $38,380 $147,858
Noe Paramo Project Director 37.50
Highest
$106,062 $28,793 $134,855
Mark Schacht Deputy Director 37.50
Highest
$157,333 $33,264 $190,597
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 $15,375,076 $14,465,533 $14,921,921 $909,543
2023 $7,705,233 $7,373,871 $9,571,491 $331,362
2022 $9,882,317 $5,478,699 $11,581,961 $4,403,618
2021 $4,778,583 $4,114,070 $6,494,295 $664,513
2020 $4,600,630 $3,493,394 $5,719,656 $1,107,236
2019 $2,507,862 $2,834,630 $4,165,751 $-326,768
2018 $4,156,494 $2,603,094 $4,441,647 $1,553,400
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