Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
We fight social injustice through civil legal advocacy for people living in poverty. We make the safety net work by educating people on their rights, representing them when they can't break through the bureaucracy, and advocating to fix systems that are broken.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
-6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
-23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$110K
+11.6% YoY
About Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Based on IRS filings
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in REDWOOD CITY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 10 grants totaling $1.1M.
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 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,853,401 | $6,276,421 | $6,121,976 |
| Revenue | $4,792,599 | $6,068,758 | $5,806,813 |
| Expenses | $5,266,249 | $5,147,205 | $5,875,776 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-9,045 | $484,899 | $246,144 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities ($223,987), Immigration Institute of the Bay Area ($223,987), Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto ($198,233).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities San Mateo, CA | Legal Services | $223,987 |
| Coastside Hope El Granada, CA | Outreach | $15,000 |
| Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto East Palo Alto, CA | Legal Services | $198,233 |
| Faith in Action Bay Area San Carlos, CA | Outreach | $78,221 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center San Francisco, CA | Technical Assistance | $69,530 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area San Francisco, CA | Legal Services | $223,987 |
| Nuestra Casa de East Palo Alto East Palo Alto, CA | Outreach | $16,304 |
| Pangea Legal Services San Francisco, CA | Legal Services | $115,415 |
| Samaritan House San Mateo, CA | Grant distribution assistance | $40,000 |
| University of San Francisco School of Law San Francisco, CA | Legal Services | $115,415 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam J Zapala | President/Member (trans. 1/23) | 1 | — |
| Robert L Uriarte | Vice President/Member (trans. 1/23) | 1 | — |
| Assad Rajani | Secretary/VP (trans. 1/23) | 1 | — |
| Sarah Slayen | Member/Secretary (trans. 1/23) | 1 | — |
| Greg Regan CPA | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Aaron M Armstrong | Member | 1 | — |
| Jessica Arner | Member | 1 | — |
| Joyce Chow | Member (start 1/23) | 1 | — |
| William Freeman | Member (start 7/22) | 1 | — |
| Paul Resnick | Member/President (trans. 1/23) | 1 | — |
| Janice S Tam | Member | 1 | — |
| Leticia G Toledo | Member | 1 | — |
| Alison R Watkins | Member | 1 | — |
| Laurence A Weiss | Member | 1 | — |
| Rand N White | Member | 1 | — |
| David C Wilson | Member (end 12/22) | 1 | — |
| M Stacey Hawver | Executive Director | 40 | $181,308 |
| Stephanie E Bilinski | Director of ProBono | 40 | $115,286 |
| David Carducci | Directing Attorney | 40 | $116,556 |
| Jonathan Garcia | Supervising Attorney | 40 | $104,332 |
| Jennifer Horne | Directing Attorney | 40 | $119,901 |
| Gwen Barrett | Dir. of Development & Communications | 40 | $117,863 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County?
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in REDWOOD CITY, CA. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County?
As of 2023, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County holds $5.9M in total assets with $4.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $1.1M in 2023.
Where does Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County operate?
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County award?
In 2023, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County awarded 10 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $110K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County's EIN?
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1451894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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