2025-11-13T01:25:45-00:00 2024-12-31 953749711 Sonnenberg & Company CPAs 5190 Governor Dr 201 San Diego CA 92122 990 2024-01-01 330719221 Casa Cornelia Legal Services CASA 6192317788 PO Box 12666 San Diego CA 92112 Carmen M Chavez Executive Director 6192317788 2025-11-13 true Leonard C Sonnenberg P00287581 8584575252 2025-05-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Casa Cornelia Law Center Carmen M Chavez PO Box 12666 San Diego CA 92112 5309405 false X www.casacornelia.org X 1993 CA Casa Cornelia Law Center CCLC provides a bridge to justice for people who come to the US from around the world seeking safe refuge. 20 20 45 523 0 4115389 4953904 0 226408 298781 -15351 29617 4326446 5282302 0 0 2950614 3167776 0 228277 761698 949687 3712312 4117463 614134 1164839 13328932 14849946 1648221 1363572 11680711 13486374 X See Schedule O false false 551205 The Asylum Program - The Asylum Program serves those individuals who have fled their country in pursuit of freedom from persecution and torture. CCLC accepts eligible asylum clients, especially those with complex cases as those are the most vulnerable. After screening and case acceptance, asylum seekers are assisted by the CCLC staff and volunteer attorneys to complete their application prepare supporting documentation, briefs, and motions and litigate the case. Some clients are released from detention while others wait in detention at the Otay Mesa Detention Center or the Imperial Regional Detention Facility as an asylum claim is adjudicated by the Court. Asylum grantees are given the opportunity to work and live legally in the U.S., be reunited with family, and become contributing members of the richly diverse community of immigrants in San Diego County and beyond. In 2024, the CCLC responded to or provided legal services to 1,408 individuals through the Asylum Program. 421694 The Victims of Crime Program - The Victims of Crime Program serves some of the most vulnerable in the community undocumented men, women, and children who are victims of serious crimes such as domestic violence and human trafficking. Additionally, CCLC provides legal services to victims of serious crimes who have been helpful in the investigation and/or prosecution of certain crimes and are eligible for a U Visa, a nonimmigrant classification created by Congress to assist law enforcement, protect crime victims, and ensure safe communities. Moreover, CCLC assists victims of human trafficking or modern day slavery. CCLC provides legal services to victims of trafficking who have been helpful in the investigation and/or prosecution of the crime and are eligible for a T Visa, a nonimmigrant classification created by Congress to assist law enforcement and protect trafficing crime victims. In 2024, CCLC responded to or provided legal services to 497 persons through the Victims of Crime Program. 483520 Childrens Program - Each year thousands of non-citizen children and youth present themselves at the U.S./Mexico port of entry or attempt to enter the U.S. without documentation. The majority of these children are fleeing extreme violence, severe deprivation, or abuse. Their journeys north are treacherous at best. Children are apprehended by Border Patrol, detained in short-term facilities, and placed into deportation proceedings. These children do not speak English, do not understand the U.S. legal system, and have no right to government-appointed counsel. The children are at at-risk and extremely vulnerable. In 2024, CCLC was the only permanent provider of legal services to detained unaccompanied children in San Diego County. CCLC also represents unaccompanied children who are not currently in detention as well as noncitizen children residing in the community who qualify for humanitarian protection under immigration law. In 2024, the Organization provided services to 1,026 to children and youth through the Childrens Program. 1440501 2896920 true true false false false false false false false false true true false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 45 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Ledgerwise 7607082122 140 W 3rd Avenue Escondido CA 92025 Carmen M Chavez Executive Director 040.00 X 204821 0 17524 Jesse Imbriano Legal Director 040.00 X 126404 0 10758 Anne Bautista Legal Support Strategy Director 040.00 X 118920 0 12852 Gary Lynn Finance and Administration Director 040.00 X 125874 0 4823 Matthew Cannon Managing Attorney, Childrens Program 040.00 X 103242 0 3551 Gloria Bader Chair 018.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Laube Vice Chair 010.00 X X 0 0 0 Matthew Mahoney Treasurer 010.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Siegrist Secretary 008.00 X X 0 0 0 Amy Romaker Board Member 008.00 X 0 0 0 Sheila McNiff Board Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Gregory Vega Board Member 002.00 X 0 0 0 Brittany Applestein Syz Board Member 010.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Keane Board Member 008.00 X 0 0 0 Elena Perez Board Member 008.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Doyle Board Member 008.00 X 0 0 0 Charity Babington Falls Board Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Dilkhwaz Ahmed Board Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Kit Ryan Board Member 008.00 X 0 0 0 Awichu Akwanaya Board Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Arezoo Jamishidi Board Member 002.00 X 0 0 0 Nicholas Asaad Board Member 008.00 X 0 0 0 Danny Milla Board Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Mehrtash Board Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan Rauzon Board Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 679261 49508 5 false true false 243502 2964876 1745526 297874 4953904 298781 298781 41405 243502 27103 14302 Miscellaneous 900004 15315 15315 15315 5282302 15315 298781 0 0 0 0 232242 166268 57225 8749 0 2493854 1776195 628578 89081 59001 49882 2858 6261 186280 158965 6766 20549 196399 151858 37769 6772 0 600 600 71068 40922 26353 3793 0 30000 30000 32145 31733 364 48 0 58670 22496 5998 30176 74141 47006 18027 9108 0 382142 293769 48109 40264 71132 52675 11483 6974 0 0 0 0 23435 23435 43104 15841 27173 90 Professional development/membership 21864 16966 3846 1052 Supplues and equipment 56136 29143 23931 3062 LRAP fee 24500 24500 Staff and Board development 13553 2069 11155 329 47197 16032 29196 1969 4117463 2896920 992266 228277 692550 477208 263891 880679 2310006 3059555 31989 73232 185721 94630 62933 91091 3668 8578447 9193044 1385448 1075137 13328932 14849946 292871 319997 1355350 1043575 1648221 1363572 X 8971390 9830100 2709321 3656274 11680711 13486374 13328932 14849946 1164839 640824 X false true X true false X 3231324 4636774 3225841 4115389 4953904 20163232 3231324 4636774 3225841 4115389 4953904 20163232 20163232 57452 161261 144745 226305 298781 888544 23780 9274 56720 89774 21141550 0.95370 X Part II Section B Line 10 Other Income Details - Special event ticket sales is 41,405, miscellaneous revenue is 15,315 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 184121 93030 91091 1600 1600 91091 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Mutual Funds 8754121 F Federal Money Market Fund 4143 F Certificates of Deposit 434780 F 9193044 Deposits 62209 Right of Use Asset 1012928 1075137 Federal income taxes Lease Liability 1043575 1043575 6705224 640824 812098 -30000 1422922 5282302 5282302 4899561 812098 812098 4087463 30000 30000 4117463 XI 2d Investment management fees are netted against revenue on the audit report, but reported as an expense on the form 990. XII 4b Investment management fees are netted against revenue on the audit report, but reported as an expense on the form 990. LaMancha Awards 284907 243502 41405 5123 18936 750 2294 284907 243502 41405 5123 18936 750 2294 27103 14302 true X X false false false false false false false false false Carmen M Chavez Executive Director 194821 10000 17524 9897 232242 X 2 297525 FMV X Equipment 1 349 FMV false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 401,922, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Pro Bono Program - CCLC Pro Bono Program helps fill the void created by the lack of quality pro bono legal counsel in the San Diego region by recruiting, training, and mentoring volunteer attorneys from the private bar to support each of CCLC program areas. CCLC also recruits volunteers who provide programmatic and language support for its programs. CCLC active recruitment of volunteer interpreters and translators who assist the attorneys in the representation of the clients by helping to overcome language barriers has become a critical aspect of service delivery. Not included in the program expenses is the significant value of volunteer legal services alone in the amount of 810,666 contributed or donated services. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 1,038,579, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Support Services Program - The Support Services Program provided essential information, assessments, and qualified referrals to social services agencies throughout the country across all programs. The concerted effort to stabilize CCLC clients as they go through their legal process has proven to be a necessary component to ensuring their wellbeing. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Organizations Mission - Casa Cornelia Law Center CCLC provides a bridge to justice for people who come to the US from around the world seeking safe refuge. As a 501c3 public interest law firm, the mission of CCLC is to provide quality pro bono legal services to victims of human civil rights violations, and to educate others regarding the impact of immigration law and policy on the community and the public good. CCLC has a primary commitment to the indigent within the immigrant community in Southern California. Form 990, Part I, Line 6 The primary services provided by volunteers were - 11,308 hours by attorneys providing pro bono legal services, 8,886 hours by various individuals providing legal support services, interpreters and translators. Additionally, 45 hours was donated for volunteer development and special event. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Organizations Process to Review Form 990 The Board members review a copy of the full 990 prior to efiling. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Enforcement of Conflicts Policy The Board members review the conflict of interest policy and sign a document agreeing and holding themselves accountable to COI policy. Policies, procedures and transactions are regularly reviewed by the Executive Director for potential conflicts of interest. All potential conflicts of interest are presented to the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Compensation Process for Top Official The salary of the executive director is reviewed annually by the Finance committee and Board of Directors. All salary adjustments are based on comparable salaries and performance evaluations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Compensation Process for Officers The salaries of applicable employees are reviewed annually by the Finance Committee and Board of Directors. All salary adjustments are based on comparable salaries and performance evaluations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.