California Appellate Project
TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, ASSIST AND EVALUATE PRIVATE COUNSEL APPOINTED TO REPRESENT INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN APPEALS OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE DIRECT REPRESENTATION IN SUCH CASES.
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To recruit, train, assist and evaluate private counsel appointed to represent indigent defendants in appeals of criminal convictions, and to provide direct representation in such cases.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCalifornia Appellate Project is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 953920973. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
California Appellate Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
California Appellate Project is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years. Its registered address is 425 California St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, California Appellate Project has $11M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
California Appellate Project is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for California Appellate Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
California Appellate Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the California Appellate Project profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
To recruit, train, assist and evaluate private counsel appointed to represent indigent defendants in appeals of criminal convictions, and to provide direct representation in such cases. California Appellate Project is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among human services charities registered in United States: California Appellate Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $11M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to California Appellate Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. California Appellate Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953920973, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CALIFORNIA APPELLATE PROJECT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralThe case for commuting every death sentence in California - Daily Journal
State Spotlight: California Death Row Shrinks Sharply in 2024, Driven by the Resentencing of At Least 45 People to Life Sentences or Less - Death Penalty Information Center
Appointed-counsel are critical to access justice in Courts of Appeal - Daily Journal
CAP-LA Extends Downtown Los Angeles Office Lease - CommercialSearch
California Court: Attorney's Failure to Cite Known Adverse Authority Violated Duty of Candor To Court - JD Supra
Court of Appeal Looks Favorably on Judge Ryan’s Rulings - Metropolitan News-Enterprise
Michael Millman, champion of legal aid for the condemned, dies at 74 - Los Angeles Times
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Quick facts about California Appellate Project
- What is California Appellate Project?
- California Appellate Project is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. To recruit, train, assist and evaluate private counsel appointed to represent indigent defendants in appeals of criminal convictions, and to provide direct representation in such cases.
- When was California Appellate Project founded?
- California Appellate Project was founded in 1983.
- Who leads California Appellate Project?
- Joseph Schlesinger serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CAP SF.
- Where is California Appellate Project located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
- What is California Appellate Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is California Appellate Project trustworthy?
- California Appellate Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is California Appellate Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953920973.
- What is California Appellate Project's website?
- https://www.capsf.org and www.lacap.com