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Central California Legal Services Inc

Central california legal services is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Central California Legal Services Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Fresno, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I80Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1967

Mission

Central california legal services is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations and communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I80Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central California Legal Services Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Fresno, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 941631809. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Central California Legal Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Central California Legal Services Inc is located in Fresno, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.

Based on official tax filings, Central California Legal Services Inc has $14M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central California Legal Services Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 129 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Central California Legal Services Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Central California Legal Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Central California Legal Services Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Central california legal services is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations and communities. Central California Legal Services Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Central California Legal Services Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Central California Legal Services Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central California Legal Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941631809, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MI
Michelle Kezirian
Exec Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alfred G•••••••
DIR OF LIT & ADVOC
AR
Armando L•••
Director
BR
Brandi S•••
E.D. 1/1-9/19
CA
Casey M•••••
Director
CH
Chong M•••
Director
DA
Darryl E Y••••
Director
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Debra M•••••••
Director
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Erica G•••••••
Director
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Izumi M•••••
STAFF ATTORNEY
JE
Jesse A••••
DIR OF LIT & ADVOC
KE
Kent H•••••
Director
LA
Laura W•••
Director
LU
Luisa M•••••
DEV. DIRECTOR
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Lynette A G•••••••
Director
MA
Maria V•••••
FISCAL DIRECTOR
MA
Maria V•••••••••
Secretary
MA
Martha T•••••
Director
MA
Max H••••••••
Treasurer
MI
Michael S••••
Director
MI
Michelle K•••••••
Executive Dir.
MI
Michelle K•••••••••••••••
Executive Dir.
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Natasha M•••••••
Director
PA
Pahoua L••
Vice President
PA
Pana L••
Director
PA
Patience M•••••
Exec Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$14.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$11.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$9.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$10.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$10.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Central California Legal Services Inc This page 79 $14.4 million -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 129 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Central California Legal Services Inc

What is Central California Legal Services Inc?
Central California Legal Services Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fresno, United States. Central california legal services is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations and communities.
When was Central California Legal Services Inc founded?
Central California Legal Services Inc was founded in 1966.
Who leads Central California Legal Services Inc?
Michelle Kezirian serves as Exec Director.
Where is Central California Legal Services Inc located?
Headquartered in Fresno, United States.
What is Central California Legal Services Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Central California Legal Services Inc trustworthy?
Central California Legal Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Central California Legal Services Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941631809.
What is Central California Legal Services Inc's website?
http://www.centralcallegal.org