Bay Area Latino Lawyers Fund
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Bay Area Latino Lawyers Fund provides financial support to law students develops educational programming for attorneys and law students creates business opportunities for lawyers and hosts community events that connect and celebrate the legal profession in the San Francisco Bay Area. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting law students lawyers and communities across our region.
- Income
- $51,626
- Spending
- $35,945
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (7)
- $146,553 spent. The organizations Noche de Gala brought together over 440 law students lawyers judges and legal professionals from all sectors and backgrounds for an evening of community building networking and celebration. The event created new business opportunities and honored attorneys making a positive difference in San Francisco. Funds raised supported the organizations scholarship program and educational programming and training initiatives for law students and young attorneys. The event also invites artist to display and sell their artwork and we buy and use local and small businesses for wine drinks and venders to support the community.
- $7,131 spent. The Leadership Law Academy is a half-day conference focused on the unique challenges and opportunities facing Latina law students lawyers and judges in the legal profession. The program features distinguished speakers career-focused panels and a coaching practicum centered on leadership in the legal profession. The conference also emphasizes community building networking and mentoring. This educational program serves over 75 legal professionals and warmly welcomes participants of all races genders and backgrounds. Food snacks and drinks were provided.
- $9,874 spent. The organization hosted a swearing-in ceremony for approximately 80 newly admitted attorneys to the California State Bar and federal court officiated by sitting judges. The event celebrated the achievement of new legal professionals with a focus on uplifting Latino attorneys while welcoming participants of all backgrounds. Food and drinks were provided.
- $998 spent. The organizations mentor program offered law students and attorneys multiple opportunities to connect and grow professionally throughout the year. Activities included a summer reception with a career development panel for young attorneys a networking coffee with attorneys in the technology sector and a social golf outing with lunch.
- The organization hosted a Speed Networking Interview program pairing 100 law students and recent law school graduates with experienced attorneys. Designed to support first-generation law students and recent graduates from all backgrounds the program provided meaningful opportunities to build professional connections expand networks and gain insight into the legal profession. The event reflected the organizations commitment to uplifting Latino legal professionals while remaining open and welcoming to all
- The organization convened approximately 15 law firm partners for a Partner Lunch focused on discussing key issues facing the San Francisco legal community. The event fostered dialogue and collaboration among senior legal professionals committed to strengthening the local legal landscape.
- The organization provided subsidized 40 attendance for approximately 5,000 to support law students and nonprofit professionals who otherwise could not afford to attend furthering the organizations commitment to accessibility and community building. This is included in the Noche expenses but wanted highlight that we created opportunities for students and non-profits who otherwise would not have attended
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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