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California Rural Legal Assistance

Sacramento, California  ·  EIN 942800442  ·  Private foundation

California Rural Legal Assistance is a private foundation based in Sacramento, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $9.0M in grants paid and $14.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 45 individual grants from this funder — $10.9M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for legal aid. Below is its full funding profile.

$9.0M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$14.9M
Total assets
45
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What California Rural Legal Assistance funds

California Rural Legal Assistance's giving carries a documented focus on legal aid.

Legal Aid

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for California Rural Legal Assistance, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
International Rescue Committee
Provide outreach and informational services to vulnerable community members
Oakland, CA$2.0M2024
Cair
Immigration legal services for Afghan nationals
Santa Clara, CA$1.8M2024
Pangea Legal Servicesproject Anar
Immigration legal services for Afghan nationals
San Francisco, CA$927K2024
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (chirla)
Provide outreach and informational services to vulnerable community members
Los Angeles, CA$843K2024
Jewish Family and Community Srevices East Bay
Immigration legal services for Afghan nationals
Concord, CA$593K2024
Opening Doors Inc
Immigration legal services for Afghan nationals
Sacramento, CA$488K2024
Pangea Legal Servicesproject Anar
Immigration legal services for Afghan nationals
San Francisco, CA$336K2023
Crla Inc
Provide outreach and informational services to vulnerable community members
Oakland, CA$314K2024
Afgan-american Community Organization
Immigration legal services for Afghan nationals
Northridge, CA$307K2024
Mixteco Indigena Community Organization Project
Provide outreach and informational services to vulnerable community members
Oxnard, CA$182K2024
Opening Doors Inc
Immigration legal services for Afghan nationals
Sacramento, CA$171K2023
Todec Legal Center Perris
Provide outreach and informational services to vulnerable community members
Perris, CA$126K2023
Central California Environmental Justice Work
Provide outreach and informational services to vulnerable community members
Fresno, CA$126K2023
Community Water Center
Provide outreach and informational services to vulnerable community members
Visalia, CA$126K2023
Crla Inc
Provide outreach and informational services to vulnerable community members
Oakland, CA$126K2023

California Rural Legal Assistance giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$1.1M
2023$1.4M
2024$8.4M

How to apply for funding from California Rural Legal Assistance

California Rural Legal Assistance's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at crlaf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about California Rural Legal Assistance

Does California Rural Legal Assistance accept grant applications?
California Rural Legal Assistance's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does California Rural Legal Assistance fund?
California Rural Legal Assistance's grants focus on legal aid. Recent recipients include International Rescue Committee, Cair, Pangea Legal Servicesproject Anar. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does California Rural Legal Assistance give in grants?
California Rural Legal Assistance reported $9.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.9M over 45 grants.
Where is California Rural Legal Assistance located?
California Rural Legal Assistance is based in Sacramento, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942800442.
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About this profile. This page is built from California Rural Legal Assistance's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with California Rural Legal Assistance. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.