Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities
Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (LATLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and private grantmaking foundation formed by members of Southern California's plaintiffs' bar. Based in Santa Monica, California, the organization was established in 2006 and operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to improving quality of life in the greater Los Angeles area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$486K
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
+6.5% YoY
Grant Count
111
+52.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-30.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
LATLC's primary purpose is to make a positive difference in the quality of life for people within the greater Los Angeles area by providing financial assistance to needy persons and groups. The organization focuses on the following issue areas:
- Education
- Children and youth development
- Survivors of abuse and battered women
- Homelessness
- Persons with disabilities
- Arts and culture
- Health and well-being
- Human services
- Mental health
- Disaster relief
- Veterans support
Grantmaking
LATLC awarded 73 grants totaling $188,053 in 2023, with an average grant size of approximately $2,600. The organization made 55 grants in the prior year. Grant amounts typically range from smaller community support grants to larger program funding.
Grant Range
of approximately $2,600. The organization made 55 grants in the prior year. Grant amounts typically range from smaller community support grants to larger program funding.
Average Grant
of approximately $2,600. The organization made 55 grants in the prior year. Grant amounts typically range from smaller community support grants to larger program funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LATLC primarily funds organizations and programs in the greater Los Angeles area and surrounding Southern California communities. Grant distribution in 2023 included:
- Los Angeles, CA (27 grants)
- Culver City, CA (5 grants)
- Pasadena, CA (4 grants)
- Torrance, CA (3 grants)
- Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants)
- Canyon Country, CA (2 grants)
The organization also operates in California and Nevada more broadly.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenue: $1,038,183
- Total Expenses: $1,023,171
- Total Assets: $461,326
- Total Liabilities: $3,890
The organization maintains a lean operational structure with no employees listed on recent filings.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $486,214 | $461,326 | $436,966 |
| Revenue | $1,130,803 | $1,038,183 | $847,159 |
| Expenses | $1,102,087 | $1,023,171 | $814,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $200,200 | $188,053 | $81,160 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,292 | — | $45 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities
LATLC Day of Dignity
LOS ANGELES TRIAL LAWYERS' CHARITIES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
LATLC Grants
LOS ANGELES TRIAL LAWYERS' CHARITIES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
LATLC Scholarships Grant
LOS ANGELES TRIAL LAWYERS' CHARITIES
Amount
US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Griselda Rodriguez serves as President for 2026. Rodriguez is a first-generation attorney and founder of Servin Rodriguez Law, specializing in personal injury and employment law. She earned her law degree while working full-time, was licensed in California in 2015, completed CAALA's Plaintiff Trial Academy in 2016, and founded her practice in 2020.
Lissa Mozur Zanville serves as Executive Director.
Kristine Gallo is listed as an Emeritus Member.
Pejman Ben-Cohen is identified as a Past President.
Mark Bloom serves as a Director.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY WALLACE | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MEGAN KLEIN | PRESIDENT-ELECT | — | — |
| GRISELDA | RODRIGUEZ | — | — |
| JEREMY TISSOT | TREASURER | — | — |
| CHANDRA SPENCER | SECRETARY | — | — |
| KARINA LALLANDE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LISSA ZANVILLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $115,760 |
| BELINDA THEAM | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| BOBBY SAADIAN | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| BRUCE TRANEY | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CANDICE KLEIN | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| CHRISTIAN CONTRERAS | BOARD | — | — |
| CHRISTINA COLEMAN | BOARD | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER AUMAIS | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| DANIEL KRAMER | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DANIEL GHYCZY | BOARD | — | — |
| DANIEL DESANTIS | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| DAVID DERUBERTIS | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| DYLAN RUGA | BOARD | — | — |
| ESE OMOFOMA | BOARD | — | — |
| GENE SULLIVAN | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| GERALD MARCUS | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| GERALDINE WEISS | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| HARRY NALBANDYAN | BOARD | — | — |
| HOWARD BLUMENTHAL | BOARD | — | — |
| HUMBERTO GUIZAR | BOARD | — | — |
| IBIERE SECK | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| JOSEPH BARRETT | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| KRISTINE GALLO FRANKLIN | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| LAUREN WOOD | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| MARK BLOOM | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| MAURO FIORE | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| MICHAEL ALDER | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MICHAEL MARZBAN | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| MICHELLE WEST | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| MINH NGUYEN | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NAREG KITSINIAN | BOARD | — | — |
| NEYLEEN ORTIZ-BELJAJEV | BOARD | — | — |
| OLIVIER TAILLIEU | BOARD | — | — |
| PEJMAN BEN-COHEN | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ROBERT SIMON | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ROBERT OUNJIAN | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| RYAN CLARKSON | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| SCOTT CORWIN | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| SERGIO PUCHE | BOARD | — | — |
| SPENCER LUCAS | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| STEPHEN KING | BOARD | — | — |
| STEPHEN GLASS | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
| TERESA JOHNSON | BOARD | — | — |
| THOMAS FEHER | EMERITUS MEMBER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
LATLC marked a significant milestone in 2026, celebrating 20 years of service to the community. The organization held its "Heart of LA" Gala on May 30, 2026, at Candela La Brea to commemorate this anniversary and celebrate two decades of community giving.
The appointment of the 2026 Board of Directors, led by Griselda Rodriguez, represents historic leadership for the organization as it enters its third decade of operations.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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