2026-04-08T05:41:44-07:00 2025-06-30 680095377 Perotti & Carrade CPAs 1 McInnis Pkwy Ste 200 San Rafael CA 94903 990 2024-07-01 942984112 FIRST DISTRICT APPELLATE PROJECT FIRS 4154953119 1212 BROADWAY 1200 OAKLAND CA 94612 JONATHAN SOGLIN Executive Dir. 2026-04-08 true true KATHRYN HARRIS P01460430 4154618500 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JONATHAN SOGLIN 1212 BROADWAY 1200 OAKLAND CA 94612 3180385 false X www.fdap.org X 1985 CA The mission of the First District Appellate Project is to provide vigorous representation for those who cannot afford counsel in criminal, juvenile, and civil commitment appeals; to train and support appellate attorneys; and to advance the law in pursuit of a fair and compassionate justice system. 14 14 26 15 0 3259319 3178614 0 0 8372 1771 3267691 3180385 0 0 2709729 2780438 0 0 488662 465117 3198391 3245555 69300 -65170 1757142 1614062 717591 639681 1039551 974381 The mission of the First District Appellate Project is to provide vigorous representation for those who cannot afford counsel in criminal, juvenile, and civil commitment appeals; to train and support appellate attorneys; and to advance the law in pursuit of a fair and compassionate justice system. false false 2762109 THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THE FIRST DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEALS COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL PROGRAM FOR INDIGENT APPELLANTS, PROVIDING REPRESENTATION EITHER BY OUR STAFF ATTORNEYS OR BY ATTORNEYS FROM A PANEL THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 AND JUNE 30, 2025 WAS 919. 2762109 true true true true false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 26 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true false false CA X BICYCLE ACCOUNTING INC 5104102964 1423 BROADWAY 1036 OAKLAND CA 94612 JONATHAN SOGLIN Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 167590 0 48396 J BRADLEY O'CONNELL ASST DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 146685 0 61090 RICHARD BRAUCHER STAFF ATTORNEY 40.00 0.00 145348 0 53554 AMY GRIGSBY STAFF ATTORNEY 40.00 0.00 144613 0 54140 LOUISE COLLARI STAFF ATTORNEY 40.00 0.00 137287 0 46864 MEGAN HAILEY-DUNSHEATH STAFF ATTORNEY 36.00 0.00 117893 0 12434 SHARIF JACOB BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHAWN TILLIS BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 EASHA ANAND BOARD MEMBER 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Ells BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT CALHOUN BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE LARKIN-WONG President 0.15 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARVIN STENDER BOARD MEMBER 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RENEE TORRES BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK YATES BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA ARONS Treasurer 0.15 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MALEAHA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN CHAMPION BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK TAYLOR Secretary 0.15 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MEAGHAN THOMAS-KENNEDY BOARD MEMBER 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 859416 276478 7 false true false 0 3172080 6534 3178614 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 541100 1771 1771 1771 3180385 1771 0 0 0 0 167590 147479 20111 0 1835383 1606524 228859 0 624599 546961 77638 152866 133864 19002 0 0 0 0 0 0 132288 63029 69259 0 9737 8666 1071 0 0 111415 99161 12254 0 0 0 0 0 0 62780 30663 32117 technology 44771 39786 4985 LIBRARY 23785 23785 TELEPHONE 23450 20871 2579 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 16441 4045 12396 40450 37275 3175 3245555 2762109 483446 0 706768 639068 0 557361 584480 0 0 0 0 0 119278 113125 21641 21426 1784 215 0 0 0 0 371951 277174 1757142 1614062 316944 333339 400647 306342 717591 639681 X 1039551 974381 1039551 974381 1757142 1614062 -65170 X false true X false false X 2903889 2903686 3216159 3259319 3178614 15461667 0 0 2903889 2903686 3216159 3259319 3178614 15461667 0 15461667 0 0 11776 11776 15473443 215090 0.99920 0.99920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7781 false false false true false false true 770 false true 6988 false true 23 7781 false false Part I-A, Line 1 - Direct and Indirect Political Campaign Activities The executive director worked to encourage the governor and the state legislature to include increased funding in the 2025-2026 state budget for the appellate projects and the panel attorneys overseen by the appellate projects. Those efforts primarily involved: coordinating and communicating with other appellate projects involved in the lobbying, coordinating and communicating with judiciary staff members involved with the lobbying, communicating with legislative staff members, attending and making statements at legislative budget hearings, and meetings with the Department of Finance and other members of the Governor's staff. The Executive director devoted approximately 69.2 hours during the year to conduct these activities. The costs related to the lobbying included modest travel expenses and pro-rated compensation based on the hours. Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description The executive director worked to encourage the governor and the state legislature to include increased funding in the 2025-2026 state budget for the appellate projects and the panel attorneys overseen by the appellate projects. Those efforts primarily involved: coordinating and communicating with other appellate projects involved in the lobbying, coordinating and communicating with judiciary staff members involved with the lobbying, communicating with legislative staff members, attending and making statements at legislative budget hearings, and meetings with the Department of Finance and other members of the Governor's staff. The Executive director devoted approximately 69.2 hours during the year to conduct these activities. The costs related to the lobbying included modest travel expenses and pro-rated compensation based on the hours Part IV - Additional Information 21641 21426 215 215 OTHER ASSETS 8637 ROU ASSET 268537 277174 LEASE LIABILITY - CURRENT PORTION 101301 LEASE LIABILITY - LONG TERM 205041 306342 3180385 3180385 3180385 3245555 3245555 3245555 X X false false false false false false false false false AMY GRIGSBY STAFF ATTORNEY 144613 14596 39544 198753 J BRADLEY O'CONNELL ASST DIRECTOR 146685 15118 45972 207775 JONATHAN SOGLIN Executive Dir. 167590 17019 31377 215986 LOUISE COLLARI STAFF ATTORNEY 137287 14006 32858 184151 RICHARD BRAUCHER STAFF ATTORNEY 145348 14596 38958 198902 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY QUESTIONS ARISING DURING THIS REVIEW PROCESS ARE RESOLVED PRIOR TO FILING OF THE FORM. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 TO BE FILED IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EACH YEAR A DECLARATION OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS IS DISTRIBUTED TO, AND SIGNED BY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR. INTERESTED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ERR ON THE SIDE OF DISCLOSURE AND TO REPORT ANY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT POTENTIALLY POSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL DISCLOSURES ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON AND THE FULL GOVERNING BOARD OF COMMITTEE IN THE INTERESTED PERSON'S ABSENCE. THE FULL GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE EXISTENCE OF CONFLICTS AS WELL AS THE PROCEDURE TO RECTIFY A SPECIFIC CONFLICT THAT IS DETERMINED TO EXIST. RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON A PERSON DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, RECUSAL FROM AFFECTED DECISIONS, REMOVAL FROM AFFECTED COMMITTEE OR DUTY, OR, IF IN THE CASE OF A FAILURE TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTING INTERESTS, AN APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND/OR CORRECTIVE ACTION CAN BE IMPOSED. THE SIGNED DECLARATIONS AND RECORDS OF ANY PROCEEDINGS ARE KEPT ON FILE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a In October 2024 (retroactive to July 1, 2024), the Board raised the executive directors salary by $5,000, an amount equal to the raises given to highest paid non-management attorneys. There was no external third party review of comparisons to other organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.