San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc.
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
To provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers and others who are willing to donate their time and resources.
About
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc., (SDVLP) is a Nonprofit California Corporation organized in 1983, primarily for the purpose of involving private attorneys in the provision of legal services to indigent individuals, and to facilitate the delivery of pro bono legal services.SDVLP serves the most vulnerable members of the community: the homeless, abused children, domestic violence victims, elder abuse victims, veterans, immigrants, and those living with HIV/AIDS. Notably, more than 75% of SDVLPs clients are women and children.SDVLPs free civil legal services include the following:Domestic Violence PreventionGuardianship LawFamily LawAIDS LawImmigration LawChildren & Youth LawElder LawServices to Victims of CrimesServices to Nonprofit Organizations and Micro-entrepreneursSDVLP has more than 3,000 registered volunteers, including lawyers, law students, and others who provided over 14,000 hours of volunteer time during the year ended June 30, 2019. The value of these donated services is estimated to be approximately $4 million. SDVLP is supported by grants and service contracts from public and private agencies, foundations, and professional organizations, as well as contributions from businesses, corporations, law firms, and individuals. Over the past thirty-five years, SDVLP has continued to expand its scope of services to those in need. Each year, more than 5,000 clients are assisted.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “San diego volunteer lawyer program, inc. was organized in 1983. the primary purpose of the organization is to have private attorneys involved in providing legal services to indigent individuals and to facilitate the delivery of pro bono legal services.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “San diego volunteer lawyer program, inc. was organized in 1983. the primary purpose of the organization is to have private attorneys involved in providing legal services to indigent individuals and to facilitate the delivery of pro bono legal services.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is CA.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 36 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $326,856.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,111,115 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $59,969 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.