Charity Navigator - Rating for Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
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Mission
In 1959, a dedicated group of lawyers and community leaders recognized an unmet need to help the less fortunate in San Mateo County. Thanks to these founders, in a small one-room office, the Legal Aid Society was born. Since then, the Legal Aid Society has grown to become one of California's most respected public interest law firms. A vital voice for San Mateo County's underserved populations, the organization has received awards for excellence in the delivery of legal services. Legal Aid continues to provide free, quality civil legal services to San Mateo County's low-income residents. Our advocacy has evolved with the times; we fought for civil rights in the 1960s and fair wages for farmworkers in the 1980s. Today our work encompasses nine broad areas: Caregivers, Children, Children and Adults with Disabilities, Seniors, Survivors of Domestic Violence, Teen Parents, Health, Income Maintenance, and Housing.
Redwood City CA |
EIN:
94-1451894
Profile managed by nonprofit |
Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3)
organization
330 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City CA 94065
800-381-8898
100
Four
-Star Charity
1 of 4 BEACONS COMPLETED
Accountability & Finance
Impact & Measurement
Leadership & Planning
Culture & Compensation
Mission
In 1959, a dedicated group of lawyers and community leaders recognized an unmet need to help the less fortunate in San Mateo County. Thanks to these founders, in a small one-room office, the Legal Aid Society was born. Since then, the Legal Aid Society has grown to become one of California's most respected public interest law firms. A vital voice for San Mateo County's underserved populations, the organization has received awards for excellence in the delivery of legal services. Legal Aid continues to provide free, quality civil legal services to San Mateo County's low-income residents. Our advocacy has evolved with the times; we fought for civil rights in the 1960s and fair wages for farmworkers in the 1980s. Today our work encompasses nine broad areas: Caregivers, Children, Children and Adults with Disabilities, Seniors, Survivors of Domestic Violence, Teen Parents, Health, Income Maintenance, and Housing.
Redwood City CA |
EIN:
94-1451894
Profile managed by nonprofit |
Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3)
organization
330 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City CA 94065
800-381-8898
100
Four
-Star Charity
1 of 4 BEACONS COMPLETED
Accountability & Finance
Impact & Measurement
Leadership & Planning
Culture & Compensation
Beacon Report
Great
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
Not Scored
Additional Information
Great
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
Not Scored
Additional Information
Website Reported on Tax Form
Yes
SCORE
100%
Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
No Material Diversion of Assets
Yes
SCORE
100%
Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
Financial Statements
Yes
SCORE
100%
Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
Records Retention Policy
Yes
SCORE
100%
Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
Tax Form Disclosed on Website
Yes
SCORE
100%
Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
Accountability Panel
Score
Metric
100%
Website Reported on Tax Form
Yes
Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
100%
No Material Diversion of Assets
Yes
Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
100%
Financial Statements
Yes
Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
100%
Records Retention Policy
Yes
Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
100%
Tax Form Disclosed on Website
Yes
Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website.
Source:
Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2023.
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