Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) litigates nationwide to secure all Americans' inalienable rights to live responsibly and productively in their pursuit of happiness. See Schedule O for full mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$113.6M
+33.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
-66.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+33.3% YoY
About Pacific Legal Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Legal Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $113.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $3.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $113,554,835 | $85,220,260 | $76,776,179 |
| Revenue | $47,934,509 | $25,069,324 | $28,245,541 |
| Expenses | $27,024,089 | $25,562,157 | $20,203,674 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,393,415 | $2,137,389 | $1,632,962 |
| 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
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Talent Market ($25,000), Pelican Institute for Public Policy ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Talent Market Washington, DC | Assistance in locating employee talent. | $25,000 |
| Pelican Institute for Public Policy New Orleans, LA | Program Support | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert D Connors | Chair of the Board | 1 | — |
| George Kimball | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Robert K Best | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ross Borba Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy Brigham Boulris | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian G Cartwright | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Greg M Evans | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Gerson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John C Harris | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carol Platt Liebau | Trustee | 1 | — |
| April J Morris | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bruce C Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles W Trainor | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ronald E Van Buskirk | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey E Warren | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Yoo | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steven Anderson | President & CEO | 37.5 | $620,178 |
| John Groen | Exec. VP | 37.5 | $345,704 |
| Lawrance Salzman | Secretary | 37.5 | $270,841 |
| Charles Wilcox IV | Treasurer | 37.5 | $259,446 |
| Joshua Thompson | Dir.of Equ & Opp Lit. | 37.5 | $221,796 |
| Doug Kruse | VP for Development | 37.5 | $221,934 |
| Scott Barton | VP of Comm & Marketing | 37.5 | $222,728 |
| Robert Thomas | Dir.of Prop Rights Lit | 37.5 | $214,849 |
| Steve Simpson | Director of SOP | 37.5 | $256,798 |
| James Burling | VP of Legal Affairs | 30 | $224,474 |
| Jan Breemer | Senior Attorney | 37.5 | $209,564 |
| Deborah LaFetra | Senior Attorney | 30 | $197,780 |
| Todd Gaziano | Seperation of Powers | 37.5 | $232,348 |
| Damien Schiff | Senior Attorney | 37.5 | $213,533 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Legal Foundation?
Pacific Legal Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $113.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pacific Legal Foundation?
As of 2024, Pacific Legal Foundation holds $113.6M in total assets with $47.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $40K in 2024.
Where does Pacific Legal Foundation operate?
Pacific Legal Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Texas.
What size grants does Pacific Legal Foundation award?
In 2024, Pacific Legal Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pacific Legal Foundation's EIN?
Pacific Legal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2197343. 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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