Los Angeles Paralegal Association
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What it says it does
THE LOS ANGELES PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION LAPA IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING, STRENGTHENING, AND ADVANCING THE PARALEGAL PROFESSION. LAPA WAS FORMED IN 1972 BY LOCAL PARALEGALS IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING NEED FOR AN ORGANIZED PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION THROUGHOUT THE GREATER LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN AREA. LAPA WAS INCORPORATED IN 1977 AS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS GOVERNED BY AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTE AND A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LAPA PROVIDES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND PRO BONO ACTIVITIES FOR PARALEGALS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY. LAPA BUILDS COMMUNICATION BRIDGES WITH OTHER PARALEGAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MAINTAINS A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL AND STATE BAR ASSOCIATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND BUSINESSES SERVING THE LEGAL COMMUNITY. LAPA ALSO IS AN ACIVE PARTICIPANT AND ADVOCATE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS.
- Income
- $145,463
- Spending
- $142,189
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
- LAPA'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2024 INCLUDED, BUT WERE NOT LIMITED TO, CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF OFFERING A MULTITUDE OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION MCLE SEMINARS.LAPA PROVIDES ONLINE LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS. TOPICS INCLUDED ETHICS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BANKRUPTCY, ENTERTAINMENT LAW, PROBATE LAW, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, E-DISCOVERY, EMPLOYMENT LAW, LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE LAW, EVIDENCE PRESERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, CRIMINAL LAW, AND A MULTITUDE OF OTHER TOPICS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.ADDITIONALLY, LAPA OFFERED HAPPY HOURS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PARALEGALS. LAPA'S ANNUAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED A SPRING CAREER FAIR AND AN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL OCTOBER CONFERENCE OFFERING MCLE CLASSES ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS TO NETWORK AND MEET EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS.THERE WERE SEVERAL NETWORKING MIXERS THAT WERE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER PARALEGAL ASSOCIATIONS IN THE STATE. LAPA SHOWED ITS APPRECIATION BY AWARDING ITS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR, SPONSOR OF THE YEAR, LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR, AND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS WITH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND GRATITUDE. LAPA ALSO AWARDED A PARALEGAL STUDENT WITH A WELL-DESERVED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. THERE WAS A MEMORABLE PARALEGAL DAY NETWORKING CELEBRATION THAT WAS HELD IN CONJUCTION WITH THE NATIONAL PARALEGAL DAY. LAPA CONTINUES TO REACH ITS PHILANTHROPY GOALS. IN 2024, LAPA'S PRO BONO & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE, SEVERAL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS PARTICIPATED AND RAISED FUNDS FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL'S RUN FOR JUSTICE 5K RACE EVENT AT DODGER STADIUM. PUBLIC COUNSEL IS ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST PRO BONO FIRMS. THERE WERE ALSO MULTIPLE OPPORTUNTIES TO VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY AT LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND RESCUE MISSION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1979.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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