Inland Counties Legal Services
Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) mission is to pursue justice and equality for low-income individuals through counsel, advice, advocacy, and community education, treating all with dignity and respect. Over the last six decades, ICLS has evolved from its humble beginnings as a 100% volunteer attorney-led organization to become the largest and most comprehensive law firm in our region, with nearly 60 staff attorneys and 100 legal administrative personnel providing free civil legal services to communities across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Inland Counties Legal Services at a glance
In short: Inland Counties Legal Services gave $280K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $279,830
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,277
- +108.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $101,576
- Total assets
- $9,399,220
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Inland Counties Legal Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Step Up on Second ($167K). Together the top 3 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 24 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Inland Counties Legal Services gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2020) to $367K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Step Up on Second Santa Monica, CA | Project partners provide social | $166,754 |
| CV Association of Governments Palm Desert, CA | Project partners provide social | $101,576 |
| Csusb Philanthropic Found San Bernardino, CA | Research on consumer debt lawsuits | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,399,220 | $20,112,367 | $19,800,436 | $279,830 | 3 | $12,162 |
| 2023 | $10,020,009 | $16,726,480 | $16,674,617 | $223,775 | 5 | $12,122 |
| 2022 | $9,880,818 | $15,317,546 | $15,002,354 | $367,211 | 6 | $-74,819 |
| 2021 | $3,308,865 | $11,146,641 | $11,477,043 | $294,011 | 5 | $947 |
| 2020 | $4,233,537 | $10,830,454 | $10,376,727 | $165,887 | 5 | $2,126 |
About Inland Counties Legal Services
Based on IRS filings
Inland Counties Legal Services is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Riverside, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Inland Counties Legal Services is led by Erica Alfaro, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 14 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erica Alfaro
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Garcia
Director
Secretary → Member, 2021
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$750 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Daniel Aguilar
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$450 (2024)
Liliana Garcia Maytorena
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$700 (2024)
Matthew Kugizaki
Pro Bono Director
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$164K (2024)
Elaine S. Rosen
Director
President → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Neal
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nithin Reddy
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xingshuo Liu
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Analina M Garcia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel F Wacks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Beaman-Jacinto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Takagishi-Almeida
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra A Lattouf
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Perez
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $3K (2024)
Marvin Powell Jr.
Vice President
Secretary → President, 2022
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $3K (2024)
Grant Jahner
Pgd & Health
Attorney → Pgd & Health, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $153K (2024)
Jaime Cartagena
Deputy Director of Operationss
Deputy Director of Operations → Deputy Director of Operationss, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$146K (2023) → $165K (2024)
Marsha Johnson
Deputy Director of Litigation
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $166K (2024)
Mischa K Jackson-Kennedy
Pgd & Elder
Attorney → Pgd & Elder, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $154K (2024)
Pamela Herness
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $154K (2024)
Tessie D Solorzano
Deputy Director of Operations
Executive Director → Deputy Director of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$174K (2023) → $190K (2024)
Tori L Hedrick
Deputy Director of Committee Engagement
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $173K (2024)
Cara Whisler-Rojo
Pgd & Family
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Rebecca Eckley
Secretary
Member → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Andrew R. Morand (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Goushia Farook (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Cara W Rojo (2023) — Attorney
- Former: Darrell K Moore (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Gary Dennis (2023) — Attorney
- Former: Maria E Castillo (2023) — Attorney
- Former: Sang Banh (2023) — Deputy Director of Litigation
- Former: Steve Weber (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: David P. Colella (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mark Richards (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $190K, to Tessie D Solorzano (Deputy Director of Operations). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Inland Counties Legal Services
How much does Inland Counties Legal Services give each year?
Inland Counties Legal Services gave $280K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $224K across 5 grants.
What is Inland Counties Legal Services's typical grant size?
Inland Counties Legal Services's median grant in 2024 was $101,576, and its average grant was $93,277, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Inland Counties Legal Services give grants?
Inland Counties Legal Services gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Inland Counties Legal Services give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Inland Counties Legal Services's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Inland Counties Legal Services?
Inland Counties Legal Services reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.1M.
What is Inland Counties Legal Services?
Inland Counties Legal Services is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Riverside, CA. It holds $9.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Inland Counties Legal Services's EIN?
Inland Counties Legal Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6124556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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