BAY AREA LEGAL AID

OAKLAND, CA, 94612-2107 (510) 663-4755 Est. 2000 EIN 94-1631316
990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.baylegal.org

Mission

BAYLEGAL PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TO ADDRESS LEGAL BARRIERS TO HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, PERSONAL SAFETY, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY SO TO ESCAPE POVERTY.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$12.6M
Recipients
49
Years Active
2018 - 2024
Avg grant: $277,931 Median: $21,250

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20248$3.9M $487K17
202310$3.4M $341K19
20229$2.8M $315K09
20209$1.6M $175K09
201813$918K $71K130

Sectors Funded

Crime & Legal-Related
18
Health Care
5
Human Services
4
Housing & Shelter
1
Public Safety & Disaster Relief
1

Top States

California
49

Grantee Size Profile

$5M - $10M
15
$10M - $50M
14
$1M - $5M
10
Over $50M
4

Top Grantees

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THE JUSTICE & DIVERSITY CENTER - HAP
CA
$1.4M
THE JUSTICE & DIVERSITY CENTER (HAP)
CA
$1.3M
BASF - SF Eviction Represent Collorative
CA - 2 grants
$1.1M
BASF - SF Eviction Represent Collaborative
CA
$1.1M
Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office
CA
$103K

Grants Awarded · 43 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$31,426,545
Total Expenses
$30,238,844
Net Assets
$14,780,452
208 employees 258 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
5.9 months Adequate
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 7.5%
Expenses ↑ 8.7%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 94.0% Earned revenue 1.9% Investment 1.1% Other 3.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 83.9% Management 12.7% Fundraising 3.3%

Officers & Trustees (43)

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Filing History (5 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$31,426,545 ↑$30,238,844$14,780,452
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$29,245,155 ↑$27,825,325$13,407,052
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$26,986,861 ↑$26,176,950$11,144,304
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$21,495,332 ↑$20,508,111$8,820,794
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$18,081,332 $16,995,552$7,098,726

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EIN: 94-1631316 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data