Childrens Law Center of California
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
87% goes to programs $0 to raise $100
Childrens Law Center of California is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Monterey Park, California, registered in 1994, with $82,048,499 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
101 Centre Plaza Dr, Monterey Park, CA, 91754 EIN 95-4252143 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$82.0M
▲ 0.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$79.6M
Net assets
$39.5M
Employees
679
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Childrens Law Center of California: 87% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Childrens Law Center of California: 6 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Childrens Law Center of California: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Childrens Law Center of California: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Children's law center of california's exempt purpose is to provide legal and related services to qualified persons who are parties to or at risk of becoming parties to dependency court proceedings. persons accepted for representation are referred by the los angeles, sacramento and placer county superior courts.
Contact & location
- Address
- 101 Centre Plaza Dr, Monterey Park, CA, 91754
- City
- Monterey Park
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $22.1M (FY2013) to $82.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13.5MNet assets $39.5M
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53.0M
Total liabilities
$13.5M
Net assets
$39.5M
Salaries & benefits
$71.6M
90% of expenses
Board members
16
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,048,499▲0.8% | $79,568,411▼4.0% | $39,481,859▲7.1% | $52,972,317▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $81,377,619▼0.9% | $82,883,077▲5.0% | $36,853,627▼3.9% | $51,859,515▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $82,121,014▲12.1% | $78,904,295▲26.8% | $38,330,820▲8.9% | $53,984,638▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,270,099▲7.2% | $62,250,435▲2.5% | $35,188,271▲44.1% | $41,810,128▲37.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $68,354,084▲22.8% | $60,708,061▲25.7% | $24,416,307▲45.6% | $30,480,594▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $55,641,388▲32.9% | $48,307,347▲12.5% | $16,770,284▲77.7% | $29,532,077▲114% | 990 |
| 2018 | $41,852,745▲4.2% | $42,928,075▲15.4% | $9,436,243▼10.2% | $13,804,121▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $40,166,177▲30.6% | $37,194,450▲24.0% | $10,511,573▲39.4% | $13,223,076▲42.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $30,757,313▲6.5% | $29,984,274▲10.9% | $7,539,846▲11.4% | $9,279,039▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $28,872,818▲25.3% | $27,034,072▲18.9% | $6,766,807▲37.3% | $8,281,598▲34.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $23,045,155▲4.1% | $22,740,976▲2.0% | $4,928,061▲6.6% | $6,153,763▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $22,140,780 | $22,299,666▲2.0% | $4,623,882▼4.4% | $5,824,168▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,859,998 | $4,837,190 | $6,233,193 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Leslie Heimov — $306,824 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Heimov | Executive Director | 55 | $306,824 |
| Phyllis B Stricklan | Dir. of Dei | 40 | $260,317 |
| David Estep | Southern California Regional Dir. | 40 | $252,899 |
| Princess Baltimore | Firm Director | 40 | $232,263 |
| Pansy Au | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $226,394 |
| Susan Abrams | Deputy Director | 40 | $226,119 |
| Barbara Duey | Supervising Attorney | 40 | $218,629 |
| Rosalee Villalobos | Operations Director | 40 | $166,574 |
| Barbara Johnson | Director (until 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| Carol Lifland | Director | 1 | — |
| Dara Barker | Director | 1 | — |
| Dario Frommer | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Dennis Perluss Ret | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Perry | Board Chair & Exec. Committee Chair | 1 | — |
| Milagros Saxon | Development & Events Committee Chair | 1 | — |
| Neat Kaufman Md Mph | Director | 1 | — |
| Patricia Phillips | Director | 1 | — |
| Rex S Heinke | Investment Committee Chair | 1 | — |
| Richard E Drooyan | Compensation Committee Chair | 1 | — |
| Roland Kelly | Audit Committee Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Liu | Legal Services | $250,202 |
| Lori Schroeder | Legal Services | $194,400 |
| Signal 88 LLC | Dedicated Security Services | $114,305 |
Grants received · $3.2M total
26 grants to Childrens Law Center of California totaling $3.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Center For Justice | Children's holistic immigration representation project support | 2024 | $204,887 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,792 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $552,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,256 |
| California Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2022 | $406,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | Childrens holistic immigration representation program | 2022 | $105,147 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $556,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $556,250 |
| California Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2021 | $337,750 |
| American Bar Association Fund For Justice and Education | Subgrant | 2021 | $31,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2021 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $7,884 |
| California Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2020 | $23,531 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,100 |
Grants made · $86K in FY2014
1 grant totaling $86K in FY2014. All grants made by Childrens Law Center of California →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Center For Youth Law | Ensuring low-income children have the resources, support, & opportunities they need fair start in life. | $86,329 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Law Center of California a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Law Center of California is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4252143, based in Monterey Park, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Law Center of California's EIN?
- Childrens Law Center of California's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4252143.
- How much revenue does Childrens Law Center of California report?
- Childrens Law Center of California reported $82,048,499 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Childrens Law Center of California's spending goes to programs?
- Childrens Law Center of California spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Childrens Law Center of California have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Law Center of California A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Childrens Law Center of California's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Childrens Law Center of California's latest Form 990 is $306,824, paid to Leslie Heimov (Executive Director).
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Data for Childrens Law Center of California (EIN 95-4252143) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.