Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
THE GROUP TAKES ACTION ON QUESTIONS OF LAW AND JUSTICE THAT AFFECT THE LGBT COMMUNITY; STRENGTHENS PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL TIES AMONG LGBT MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; BUILDS COALITIONS WITH OTHER LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS TO COMBAT ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION; PROMOTES THE APPOINTMENT OF LGBT ATTORNEYS TO THE JUDICIARY, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS IN THE BAY AREA; FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LGBT LAW STUDENTS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERS WORKING ON LGBT ISSUES, AND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION OF CONCERN TO MEMBERS OF THE LGBT LEGAL COMMUNITY. BALIF ALSO SUBMITS AMICUS BRIEFS IN CASES AFFECTING THE LGBT COMMUNITY, SPONSORS RESOLUTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES OF CALIFORNIA BAR ASSOCIATION, PROVIDES LGBT-FOCUSED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND ENDORSES CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICES AND LEGAL ELECTED POSITIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45K
-29.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-61.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+92.9% YoY
About Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
Based on IRS filings
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom is a nonprofit organization focused on LGBTQIA+ people, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $36.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,215 | $64,342 | $106,672 |
| Revenue | $255,946 | $230,281 | $152,580 |
| Expenses | $275,073 | $272,611 | $170,356 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36 | $56 | $12 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship
BAY AREA LAWYERS FOR INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BALIF Foundation/FBANC Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship
BAY AREA LAWYERS FOR INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM
Amount
$3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BALIF New Lawyers Committee Mentorship Program
BAY AREA LAWYERS FOR INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oasis Legal Services ($5,160), The Balif Foundation ($5,000).
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFAEL LANGER-OSUNA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREA LONG | CO-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MARK FICKES | CO-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MELANIE KIM | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| STEPHAN FERRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ATTICUS LEE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SAM POTTS | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| JON LUCCHESE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JORDAN MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| NAT OCHOA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MYELL MERGAERT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ALYSSA AGUILAR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KEL O'HARA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LINDSEY KINCALD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CALEB KRYWENKO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| EZEKIEL GORROCINO | CO-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MELANIE KIM | CO-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| CONNOR KRATZ | CO-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| EUNI LEE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ERNIE MEJIA | CO-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| VIRGINIA MILLACCI | CO-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DANIEL TURNER | CO-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| KEERTHI KIKI YALAMANCHILI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KATIE CARLSON CARTWRIGHT | ADMINISTRATOR | 10 | $66,484 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom?
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom is a nonprofit organization focused on LGBTQIA+ people, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $45K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom?
As of 2024, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom holds $45K in total assets with $256K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom operate?
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom award?
In 2024, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom awarded 2 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom's EIN?
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3184483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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