TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES, ENCOMPASSING PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS, TO LOW INCOME, VULNERABLE AND OTHERWISE UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS OF MARIN COUNTY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$83K
-20.4% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-20.4% YoY
About Legal Aid of Marin
Based on IRS filings
Legal Aid of Marin is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $50K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $3,689,501 | $3,347,115 | $2,923,178 |
| Revenue | $2,756,517 | $2,904,787 | $2,244,692 |
| Expenses | $2,457,116 | $2,396,722 | $1,739,993 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,750 | $18,073 | $1,356 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include West Marin Community Services ($29,080), Bolinas Community Land Trust ($28,984), Riter Group ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOLINAS COMMUNITY LAND TRUST BOLINAS, CA | DONATION | $28,984 |
| WEST MARIN COMMUNITY SERVICES POINT REYES STATION, CA | DONATION | $29,080 |
| RITER GROUP SAN RAFAEL, CA | DONATION | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA KARNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BEN BERKOWITZ | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| WILL AARSHEIM | DIRECTOR/CHAIR OF AUDIT | 5 | — |
| TRAVIS ARMSTRONG | TREASURER/CHAIR OF FINANCE | 5 | — |
| JON GERTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFF FISHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICOLE GARDNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVE WINNETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PHIL LEVIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAUREL SPOLTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LUIS NAVAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL YONGUE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRIS CABRAL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHUCK STEVENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFF KABAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| GABRIEL BELLMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CATIE VISICO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALLISON ELGART | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MAX PRITT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN ROE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL YONGUE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAURA MCMAHON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $159,021 |
| FRANK BITTNER | BUSINESS MANAGER | 40 | $124,407 |
| DHALMA SUAREZ | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $104,911 |
| LUCIE HOLLINGSWORTH | DIRECTOR OF POLICY | 40 | $120,338 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal Aid of Marin?
Legal Aid of Marin is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Legal Aid of Marin?
As of 2024, Legal Aid of Marin holds $3.7M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $83K in 2024.
Where does Legal Aid of Marin operate?
Legal Aid of Marin has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Legal Aid of Marin award?
In 2024, Legal Aid of Marin awarded 3 grants totaling $83K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Legal Aid of Marin's EIN?
Legal Aid of Marin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1419330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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