Lawyers for America
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Bloomberg Law’s second annual Law School Innovation Program recognizes groundbreaking innovations overall “The Lawyers for America (LFA) program at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco innovates by repackaging the “medical-model” to fit the legal education structure.” — Talia Thomas, Bloomberg Law Analysis, 2024. “[LFA] is a model that provides students with a different route to learning to be…
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Mission
To improve the lawyering skills of new lawyers, while expanding the availability of legal services by providing two-year work experiences fellowships in the public and nonprofit sectors.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lawyers for America with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLawyers for America is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 454716513. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $152K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lawyers for America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454716513. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Lawyers for America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Lawyers for America is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is Uc Hastings 200 Mcallister St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Lawyers for America has $152K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lawyers for America is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $152K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lawyers for America. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lawyers for America holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Bloomberg Law’s second annual Law School Innovation Program recognizes groundbreaking innovations overall “The Lawyers for America (LFA) program at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco innovates by repackaging the “medical-model” to fit the legal education structure.” — Talia Thomas, Bloomberg Law Analysis, 2024. “[LFA] is a model that provides students with a different route to learning to be… Lawyers for America is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $152K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Lawyers for America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lawyers for America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454716513, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LAWYERS FOR AMERICA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 15 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2012
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lawyers for America
- What is Lawyers for America?
- Lawyers for America is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Francisco, United States. Bloomberg Law’s second annual Law School Innovation Program recognizes groundbreaking innovations overall “The Lawyers for America (LFA) program at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco innovates by repackaging the “medical-model” to fit the legal education structure.” — Talia Thomas, Bloomberg Law Analysis, 2024. “[LFA] is a model that provides students with a different route to learning to be…
- When was Lawyers for America founded?
- Lawyers for America was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Lawyers for America?
- Marsha Cohen serves as Board Secretary and Executive Direc.
- Where is Lawyers for America located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Lawyers for America's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lawyers for America trustworthy?
- Lawyers for America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Lawyers for America's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 454716513.
- What is Lawyers for America's website?
- https://lawyersforamerica.org