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Childrens Law Center of California

CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER OF CALIFORNIA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO QUALIFIED PERSONS WHO ARE PARTIES TO DEPENDENCY COURT PROCEEDINGS IN LOS ANGELES, SACRAMENTO, AND …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Childrens Law Center of California

Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) provides skilled legal representation for abused, neglected, or abandoned children in the foster care system.

Founded
Headquarters
Monterey Park, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

Children's law center of california's mission is to provide legal and related services to qualified persons who are parties to dependency court proceedings in los angeles, sacramento, and placer counties.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 92

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Childrens Law Center of California is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Monterey Park, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 954252143. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $68M in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Childrens Law Center of California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Childrens Law Center of California is located in Monterey Park, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is 101 Centre Plaza Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Childrens Law Center of California has $68M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Childrens Law Center of California is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $68M in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Childrens Law Center of California. 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.

Childrens Law Center of California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) provides skilled legal representation for abused, neglected, or abandoned children in the foster care system. Childrens Law Center of California is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Childrens Law Center of California's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $68M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Childrens Law Center of California are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Childrens Law Center of California is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954252143, 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
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

LE
Leslie Heimov
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexandra D•••••
Director
BA
Barbara Y•••• J••••••
Director
BR
Brenda D•••••
FIRM ADMINISTRATOR
CA
Carol L••••••
Director
DA
Dara B•••••
Director
DA
Dario F••••••
Director
DA
David E••••
FIRM DIRECTOR
FR
Frank D••••••
Director
IV
Ivy L••••
FIRM DIRECTOR
JE
Jennifer P••••
Director
JO
John M•••
OPERATION ADMIN / SE
JO
Joseph M•••••
Director
LE
Leslie H•••••
PRESIDENT & Director
NE
Neal K••••••
Director
PA
Patricia P•••••••
Director
PA
Paul F•••••
Director
PH
Phyllis S••••••••
DIR. OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
PR
Princess B•••••••
SUPERVISOR
PR
Princess B••••••••
SUPERVISOR
RE
Rex H•••••
Director
RI
Richard D••••••
CHAIRPERSON
RO
Roland K••••
Director
RU
Rusty A•••••
Director
SA
Sally K••••
Director
SA
Samson M•••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$82.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$73.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$68.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$55.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Childrens Law Center of California This page 66 $68.4 million -
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Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 79 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 Childrens Law Center of California

What is Childrens Law Center of California?
Childrens Law Center of California is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Monterey Park, United States. Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) provides skilled legal representation for abused, neglected, or abandoned children in the foster care system.
When was Childrens Law Center of California founded?
Childrens Law Center of California was founded in 1989.
Who leads Childrens Law Center of California?
Leslie Heimov serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Childrens Law Center of California located?
Headquartered in Monterey Park, United States.
What is Childrens Law Center of California's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M.
Is Childrens Law Center of California trustworthy?
Childrens Law Center of California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Childrens Law Center of California's registration number?
IRS EIN: 954252143.
What is Childrens Law Center of California's website?
https://www.clccal.org