LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS

EIN: 942941697 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$2,746,758
Total Expenses
$3,543,663
Total Assets
$3,483,148
Net Assets
$2,682,559
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CAITLIN CHAN
Phone
5108323040
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

ENSURING THE INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY OF SENIORS BY PROTECTING THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,531,689 Revenue: $281,863

LEGAL - LAS HAS BEEN ADVOCATING FOR ALAMEDA COUNTY SENIORS FOR OVER 45 YEARS. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION IN COURT AND AT ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. OUR PRACTICE AREAS...

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LEGAL - LAS HAS BEEN ADVOCATING FOR ALAMEDA COUNTY SENIORS FOR OVER 45 YEARS. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION IN COURT AND AT ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. OUR PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE ELDER ABUSE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR CHILDREN, NATURALIZATION, HEALTH LAW, LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIPS, AND HOUSING. IN THE HOUSING AREA, LAS ALSO PROVIDES LIMITED CASE MANAGEMENT TO CLIENTS WHO NEED SUPPORT IN OBTAINING AND STABILIZING THEIR HOUSING. WE ARE ALSO COURT APPOINTED TO REPRESENT PROPOSED CONSERVATEES. WE MAKE HOME VISITS TO OUR CLIENTS WHO BECAUSE OF THEIR HEALTH OR ECONOMIC SITUATIONS CANNOT COME TO OUR OFFICE. DURING THE YEAR, OUR ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO 3,102 SENIORS.

Program 2
Expenses: $479,662

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP)-THE ALAMEDA COUNTY HICAP OF LAS PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON MEDICARE, SUPPLEMENTAL OPTIONS, MEDICARE...

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HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP)-THE ALAMEDA COUNTY HICAP OF LAS PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON MEDICARE, SUPPLEMENTAL OPTIONS, MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS, LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE, AND SCREENING AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PROGRAMS. THE HICAP DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THESE SERVICES THROUGH 7 PAID STAFF PERSONS AND 34 TRAINED AND STATE-REGISTERED VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS AT 24 COUNSELING SITES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. COMPLEX ISSUES ARE REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND ACTION. IN FY 2024/25, HICAP COUNSELED 2,214 INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AND RECORDED 6,203 SEPARATE CONTACTS WITH THESE CLIENTS. HICAP STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 2293, COUNSELING HOURS AND AN ADDITIONAL 1,407 HOURS OF TRAINING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND TRAVEL TIME. THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT REPRESENTED 34 CLIENTS WITH HEALTH LAW CASES.

Program 3
Expenses: $276,476

COMMUNITY EDUCATION-LAS PROVIDES GROUP EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS AND AGENCY REPRESENTATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS HEALTH AND SENIOR FAIRS. LEGAL PRESENTATION TOPICS INCLUDE CONSUMER PROTECTION...

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION-LAS PROVIDES GROUP EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS AND AGENCY REPRESENTATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS HEALTH AND SENIOR FAIRS. LEGAL PRESENTATION TOPICS INCLUDE CONSUMER PROTECTION, ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION, GUARDIANSHIP, HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE INFORMATION FOR AGING IN PLACE, NATURALIZATION, AND PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN FY 2024/25, THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT PROVIDED 104 PRESENTATIONS, REACHING 2,392 PEOPLE. HICAP PRESENTATION TOPICS INCLUDE MEDICARE COVERAGE AND RIGHTS, OPTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTING MEDICARE, LOW]INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH CARE, MEDICARE AND CONSUMER FRAUD, AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. OUR HICAP PROGRAM PARTICIPATED IN 163 COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS, REACHING 5,118 ATTENDEES. TWO FULL]TIME STAFF PERSONS SCHEDULE AND COORDINATE ALL THE EVENTS AND DELIVER MOST PRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING IN THE COUNTY. ONE FULL TIME STAFF PROVIDES DATA ENTRY SUPPORT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,398,120
Program Service Revenue $281,863
Investment Income $66,775
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,746,758

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $22,158
Salaries & Benefits $2,659,760
Fundraising Expenses $216,227
Program Expenses $2,420,268
Other Expenses $861,745
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,543,663

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,746,758 $3,058,774 -0.1%
Expenses $3,543,663 $3,131,290 +0.1%
Net Income $-796,905 $-72,516 +10.0%
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
37
Volunteers
64

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
$88,055
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAITLIN CHAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$76,607 $11,448 $88,055
KELSEY CRAVEN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYLA GLANVILLE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID G HOLLENBERG SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN PATTERSON PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN CANICK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE CHAMBLISS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YVETTE DAVIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOPHIA MELLEIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARAH POWELL-CHEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF TACHIKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON VAUGHT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHALL WHITLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
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
2025 $2,746,758 $3,543,663 $3,483,148 $-796,905
2024 $3,058,774 $3,131,290 $4,818,371 $-72,516
2023 $2,192,074 $2,813,051 $5,186,779 $-620,977
2022 $6,035,126 $2,613,328 $4,419,156 $3,421,798
2021 $2,433,105 $2,428,197 $1,083,239 $4,908
2020 $2,195,098 $2,237,187 $1,243,004 $-42,089
2019 $2,327,683 $1,979,616 $1,086,309 $348,067
2018 $1,943,213 $1,805,775 $706,681 $137,438
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