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    Western Center on Law & Poverty

    Mission

    Western Center on Law & Poverty leads the fight in the court, counties and capital to secure housing, healthcare and a strong safety net for low-income Californians. Western Center on Law & Poverty was formed in 1967 by a passionate group of attorneys and legal scholars from USC, UCLA and Loyola law schools who sought to create a unique organization, driven by the belief that low-income Californians deserve the finest possible legal representation before every institution that shapes their lives. <br><br>For over five decades, Western Center has advocated on behalf of Californians experiencing poverty in every branch of government. Today Western Center's cutting edge advocacy, litigation and educational work are supported by private donations, foundation grants, and attorney fee awards. Western Center receives no federal funding.

    Los Angeles CA | EIN: 95-2897721
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    501(c)(3) organization
    3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 208,
    Los Angeles CA 90010
    https://www.wclp.org
    213-487-7211

    Western Center on Law & Poverty

    Mission

    Western Center on Law & Poverty leads the fight in the court, counties and capital to secure housing, healthcare and a strong safety net for low-income Californians. Western Center on Law & Poverty was formed in 1967 by a passionate group of attorneys and legal scholars from USC, UCLA and Loyola law schools who sought to create a unique organization, driven by the belief that low-income Californians deserve the finest possible legal representation before every institution that shapes their lives. <br><br>For over five decades, Western Center has advocated on behalf of Californians experiencing poverty in every branch of government. Today Western Center's cutting edge advocacy, litigation and educational work are supported by private donations, foundation grants, and attorney fee awards. Western Center receives no federal funding.

    Los Angeles CA | EIN: 95-2897721
    Is this your nonprofit?
    This charity has not opted into the donation platform. Donations via the Giving Basket will still reach the charity.
    501(c)(3) organization
    3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 208,
    Los Angeles CA 90010
    https://www.wclp.org
    213-487-7211

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    Evaluation area metrics
    ScoreMetric
    100%
    Program Expense Ratio:80.27% of total expenses
    100%
    Liabilities to Assets Ratio:28.62% of total assets
    100%
    Working Capital:0.74 years of reserves
    100%
    Fundraising Efficiency:$0.10 to raise a dollar
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