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Public Interest Law Project

EIN 94-3243666 • 501(c)3 • Oakland, CA

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Profile

The purpose of the Public Interest Law Project is to (1) render legal services to low income persons who may be in need thereof and are financially unable to pay for the same; and (2) provide technical assistance, training, research, and litigation support to California legal aid organizations.

449 15th Street 301Oakland, CA 94612

www.pilpca.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

81st percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

75th percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

56%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,295,426

Up $740,426 (+16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$614,100

Down $132,526 (-18%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$4,681,326

Up $872,952 (+23%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,855,445

Up $1,023,051 (+56%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,982,493

Down $70,205 (-3.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$872,952

Up $1,093,256 (+496%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,787,924Liabilities 2011: $172,987Net Assets 2011: $2,614,9372011Assets 2012: $2,349,952Liabilities 2012: $163,809Net Assets 2012: $2,186,1432012Assets 2013: $1,691,169Liabilities 2013: $169,375Net Assets 2013: $1,521,7942013Assets 2014: $1,275,371Liabilities 2014: $112,424Net Assets 2014: $1,162,9472014Assets 2015: $1,402,538Liabilities 2015: $158,380Net Assets 2015: $1,244,1582015Assets 2016: $1,283,075Liabilities 2016: $155,004Net Assets 2016: $1,128,0712016Assets 2017: $1,495,711Liabilities 2017: $138,399Net Assets 2017: $1,357,3122017Assets 2018: $1,829,710Liabilities 2018: $172,419Net Assets 2018: $1,657,2912018Assets 2019: $2,587,424Liabilities 2019: $172,236Net Assets 2019: $2,415,1882019Assets 2020: $2,315,226Liabilities 2020: $326,100Net Assets 2020: $1,989,1262020Assets 2021: $3,594,710Liabilities 2021: $343,034Net Assets 2021: $3,251,6762021Assets 2022: $4,840,445Liabilities 2022: $811,767Net Assets 2022: $4,028,6782022Assets 2023: $4,555,000Liabilities 2023: $746,626Net Assets 2023: $3,808,3742023Assets 2024: $5,295,426Liabilities 2024: $614,100Net Assets 2024: $4,681,3262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,295,426
Liabilities$614,100
Net Assets$4,681,326
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $2,397,937Expenses 2011: $1,146,374Net Income 2011: $1,251,5632011Revenue 2012: $738,203Expenses 2012: $1,166,997Net Income 2012: -$428,7942012Revenue 2013: $543,330Expenses 2013: $1,207,679Net Income 2013: -$664,3492013Revenue 2014: $760,272Expenses 2014: $1,119,119Net Income 2014: -$358,8472014Revenue 2015: $1,002,189Expenses 2015: $920,978Net Income 2015: $81,2112015Revenue 2016: $797,054Expenses 2016: $913,141Net Income 2016: -$116,0872016Revenue 2017: $1,075,620Expenses 2017: $846,379Net Income 2017: $229,2412017Revenue 2018: $1,306,997Expenses 2018: $1,007,018Net Income 2018: $299,9792018Revenue 2019: $1,855,043Expenses 2019: $1,097,146Net Income 2019: $757,8972019Revenue 2020: $734,994Expenses 2020: $1,161,056Net Income 2020: -$426,0622020Revenue 2021: $2,611,228Expenses 2021: $1,348,679Net Income 2021: $1,262,5492021Revenue 2022: $2,273,965Expenses 2022: $1,571,963Net Income 2022: $702,0022022Revenue 2023: $1,832,394Expenses 2023: $2,052,698Net Income 2023: -$220,3042023Revenue 2024: $2,855,445Expenses 2024: $1,982,493Net Income 2024: $872,9522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,855,445
Expenses$1,982,493
Net Income$872,952
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,295,426
Liabilities
$614,100
Net assets
$4,681,326
Revenue
$2,855,445
Expenses
$1,982,493
Net income
$872,952
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.30$0.61$4.68$2.86$1.98$0.87
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.56$0.75$3.81$1.83$2.05$0.22
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.84$0.81$4.03$2.27$1.57$0.70
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.59$0.34$3.25$2.61$1.35$1.26
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.32$0.33$1.99$0.73$1.16$0.43
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.59$0.17$2.42$1.86$1.10$0.76
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.83$0.17$1.66$1.31$1.01$0.30
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.50$0.14$1.36$1.08$0.85$0.23
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.28$0.16$1.13$0.80$0.91$0.12
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.40$0.16$1.24$1.00$0.92$0.08
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.28$0.11$1.16$0.76$1.12$0.36
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.69$0.17$1.52$0.54$1.21$0.66
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.35$0.16$2.19$0.74$1.17$0.43
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.79$0.17$2.61$2.40$1.15$1.25
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,855,445
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the Public Interest Law Project is (1) to render legal services to low income persons who may be in need thereof and are financially unable to pay for the same; and (2) to provide technical assistance, training, research, and litigation support to public interest law programs and community based organizations on law and policy issues related to housing and community development, public benefits, health, education, welfare, and civil, consumer and economic rights.

The purpose of the Public Interest Law Project is to (1) render legal services to low income persons who may be in need thereof and are financially unable to pay for the same; and (2) provide technical assistance, training, research, and litigation support to California legal aid organizations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,329,424$2,803,751▲ $474,327
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,058,121$1,956,832▲ $898,711
Accounts Receivable$805,605$312,454▼ $493,151
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$41,319$44,784▲ $3,465
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,463$36,062▲ $17,599
Total Assets$4,555,000$5,295,426▲ $740,426
Other Assets Total$302,068$141,543▼ $160,525
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$379,107$291,617▼ $87,490
Other Liabilities$362,670$195,689▼ $166,981
Deferred Revenue$4,849$126,794▲ $121,945
Total Liabilities$746,626$614,100▼ $132,526
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,576,940$2,701,419▲ $124,479
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,231,434$1,979,907▲ $748,473
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,808,374$4,681,326▲ $872,952
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,555,000$5,295,426▲ $740,426

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$44,784$1,370-
Equipment$0$69,561-
Leasehold Improvements$0$10,500-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Shashi HanumanExecutive DirectorFT$130,000$130,000
Michael RawsonDirector of Litigation and AdvocacyFT$115,008$115,008
Melissa MorrisSenior AttorneyFT$111,471$111,471
Anaebere-Nicholson UgochiSenior AttorneyFT$110,200$110,200
Craig CastellanetSenior AttorneyFT$110,200$110,200
Lauren Hansen WrightSenior AttorneyFT$106,400$106,400
Melody OsunaSenior AttorneyFT$100,200$100,200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William N HebertPresident
Irma HerreraVice President
Armen NercessianBoard Member
Elizabeth BluesteinBoard Member
Miye GoishiBoard Member
Tim IglesiasBoard Member
Maeve Elise BrownSecretary/Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Cohen-hicks Property Management LLCSpace Lease449 15TH ST SUITE 400, Oakland, CA 94612$200,966
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,227,233
Program Service Revenue
$600,843
Investment Income
$27,369
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,227,233
Change in Net Assets
$872,952

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,855,445
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$7,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,862,445
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,855,445
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,423,009
Other Expenses$559,484
Total Fundraising Expense$23,538
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$957,798$160,919$15,877$1,134,594
Fees for Services Other$195,743$40,636$79$236,458
Occupancy$164,202$27,587$2,722$194,511
Pension Plan Contributions$117,318$19,710$1,945$138,973
Payroll Taxes$73,624$12,370$1,220$87,214
Other Employee Benefits$52,531$8,826$871$62,228
Depreciation Depletion$13,657$2,295$226$16,178
Other Expenses$13,303$2,785-$13,303
Insurance$8,207$1,379$136$9,722
All Other Expenses$5,932$1,241$139$7,312
Travel$6,303-$125$6,428
Office Expenses$2,931$492$49$3,472
Conferences and Meetings$3,247-$149$3,396
Total Functional Expenses$1,680,715$278,240$23,538$1,982,493

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,989,493
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,982,493
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,982,493
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$7,000
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease liabilities - operating leases$135,670
Deferred compensation$60,019
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“A copy of the completed form 990 is reviewed prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The board of directors (all independent) reviews compensation comparability data to determine executive director compensation and substantiated that decision in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, Form 1023 and Form 990 available upon request. Additionally, the Form 990 is made available to the public on its website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Public Interest Law Project
EIN
94-3243666
Phone
5108919794
Address
449 15th Street 301, Oakland, CA 94612

Signing Officer

Name
Shashi Hanuman
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5108919794
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Hebert
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
12
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Cropper Accountancy Corporation
Address
2700 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite 270, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Preparer
Mary Ann Cropper
Phone
9259323860
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Payroll and pension services: Program service expenses 4,789. Management and general expenses 805. Fundraising expenses 79. Total expenses 5,673. Contract and professional services: Program service expenses 180,341. Management and general expenses 33,633. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 213,974. Strategic planning: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,198. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,198. Interns: Program service expenses 10,613. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,613.”

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