Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
JUSTICE & DIVERSITY CENTER OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO
Employer identification number
94-2931349
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
3,768,796
3,068,982
3,300,041
5,699,954
4,153,493
19,991,266
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
3,768,796
3,068,982
3,300,041
5,699,954
4,153,493
19,991,266
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
787,914
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
19,203,352
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
3,768,796
3,068,982
3,300,041
5,699,954
4,153,493
19,991,266
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
6,773
7,768
8,660
56,451
46,022
125,674
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
20,116,940
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
42,839
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
95.460 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.910 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
JUSTICE & DIVERSITY CENTER OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO
Employer identification number
94-2931349
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JDC ARE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO (BASF). THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JDC, SO APPOINTED, INCLUDES THE FOUR OFFICERS OF BASF AND TWENTY OTHER MEMBERS DESIGNATED BY BASF.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, REVIEWED BY THE CFO, THEN REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
COMPLETION OF ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE BY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS, SIGNING BANK CHECKS AND APPROVING VENDOR INVOICES. NO CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED THROUGH 2013. IF A CONFLICT ARISES THE PARTY INVOLVED IS NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING/ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
990, PART III
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS THROUGH THE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, JDC'S VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS, AND A SMALL STAFF OF ATTORNEYS, PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT: VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS ASSIST COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WITH RESOLVING A WIDE RANGE OF TRANSACTIONAL BUSINESS LAW NEEDS. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY SERVE LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES AND ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. - CONSUMER AND TAX PROJECT: VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS HELP LOW INCOME CLIENTS RESOLVE CONSUMER DEBT AND FEDERAL TAX MATTERS AND REGAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH JDC'S CONSUMER DEBT DEFENSE AND EDUCATION CLINIC AND LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC. - EVICTION DEFENSE AND HOUSING NEGOTIATION PROJECTS: VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FULL SCOPE REPRESENTATION TO LOW INCOME TENANTS FACING EVICTION, AND LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION TO TENANTS APPEARING AT MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES FOR EVICTION LAWSUITS FILED AT SAN FRANCISCO SUPERIOR COURT. TYPICAL CLIENTS ARE THE WORKING POOR OR HAVE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS THOSE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. THESE CLIENTS ARE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOMES AND DO NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLICATED AND FAST MOVING LEGAL PROCESSES OF AN EVICTION LAWSUIT.
990, PART III
- FAMILY LAW PROJECT: VOLUNTEER AND STAFF ATTORNEYS ASSIST CLIENTS WITH A RANGE OF FAMILY LAW MATTERS, SUCH AS DIVORCES AND DISSOLUTIONS, LEGAL SEPARATIONS, ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY, CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION MATTERS, CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT ISSUES, AND GUARDIANSHIPS. THE PROJECT PRIMARILY SERVES SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. A KEY COMPONENT OF THIS PROJECT ARE JDC STAFF ATTORNEYS PLACED AT THE UNDER RESOURCED SAN FRANCISCO SUPERIOR COURT WHO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION TO SELF REPRESENTED FAMILY LAW LITIGANTS STRUGGLING TO NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM ON THEIR OWN. - FEDERAL PRO BONO PROJECT: THIS IS A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT AND JDC. A JDC STAFF ATTORNEY AND PRO BONO ATTORNEYS REPRESENT LOW INCOME LITIGANTS IN CASES IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE REPRESENTING THEMSELVES. THE MAJORITY OF THE CASES INVOLVE EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS MATTERS. - LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS: VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS PROVIDE ADVICE, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS AT JDC'S LEGAL ADVICE AND REFERRAL CLINICS AT UC HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW AND PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH IN BAYVIEW-HUNTERS POINT. JDC'S LEGAL ADVICE AND CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION CLINIC AT SAN FRANCISCO'S PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT, WHICH IS A CITYWIDE EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS AND WHO HAVE NOT, BY AND LARGE, BEEN CONNECTED TO ANY CITY OR NON PROFIT SERVICES TO DATE.
990, PART III
- MEDICAL-LEGAL PROJECT: THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE SOUTHEAST HEALTH CENTER IN BAYVIEW-HUNTER'S POINT AND DIGNITY HEALTH'S SR. MARY PHILIPPA HEALTH CENTER, JDC'S MEDICAL-LEGAL PROJECT IS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF POOR HEALTH BY CREATING GREATER ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME SAN FRANCISCANS. JDC'S MEDICAL-LEGAL STAFF ATTORNEY WORKS IN COORDINATION WITH THE CLINICS' PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE EARLY LEGAL INTERVENTIONS RELATED TO EXTREME HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SAFETY ISSUES THAT PATIENTS FACE. - RIGHT TO CIVIL COUNSEL PILOT PROGRAM: IN 2012, SAN FRANCISCO BECAME THE CITY IN THE UNITED STATES TO DECLARE THAT ALL RESIDENTS INVOLVED IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS THAT COULD DENY THEM BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, SUCH AS CHILD CUSTODY, SHELTER, SUSTENANCE, SAFETY OR HEALTH, SHOULD HAVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME OR ABILITY TO PAY. JDC WAS SELECTED BY THE CITY, TO PROVIDE THE RIGHT TO CIVIL COUNSEL PILOT PROGRAM, WHICH HAS INVIGORATED LOCAL LAW FIRMS' INTEREST IN PROVIDING PRO BONO REPRESENTATION FOR EVICTION DEFENSE CASES. THROUGH THE HOMELESS ADVOCACY PROJECT, JDC'S STAFF OF ATTORNEYS, LEGAL ADVOCATES, AND SOCIAL WORKERS PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - EVICTION DEFENSE: STAFF/SUPERVISING ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FULL SCOPE REPRESENTATION TO LOW INCOME TENANTS FACING EVICTION. THESE TENANTS HAVE OFTEN BEEN HOMELESS IN THE PAST, AND ARE IN JEOPARDY OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING AND BECOMING HOMELESS AGAIN BECAUSE THEY ARE HOARDERS, BECAUSE THEY BECOME CONFUSED AND MISS RENTAL PAYMENTS, OR BECAUSE AS A RESULT OF A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS THEY ACT OUT IN SOME WAY THAT IS CONSIDERED UNACCEPTABLE BY THEIR LANDLORDS. THE DEPTH OF SERVICES THAT HAP DELIVERS, AND THE TIME THAT IS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THESE SERVICES, CAN BE EXTENSIVE. IT OFTEN CONSISTS OF EXTENSIVE NEGOTIATIONS, MEETINGS, COURT HEARINGS, AND COMMUNICATIONS AMONGST HAP'S ATTORNEYS AND SOCIAL WORKERS, THE TENANT'S EXTENDED SUPPORT NETWORK, AND THE LANDLORD'S ATTORNEY. - BENEFITS ADVOCACY: STAFF/SUPERVISING ATTORNEYS AND LEGAL ADVOCATES CONNECT CLIENTS WITH PUBLIC BENEFITS, WHICH PROVIDE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, INCOME, AND HEALTHCARE. EVERY CLIENT WHO COMES TO HAP IS SCREENED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FOOD STAMPS, AND FOLLOW UP SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY. APPROXIMATELY 20% OF HAP'S CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ADVICE, REFERRALS, OR FULL SCOPE REPRESENTATION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) ADVOCACY WITH LINKED MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY, A SUBSTANTIAL BENEFIT THAT NOT ONLY PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH THE INCOME THEY NEED TO LIVE, EAT, AND STAY HOUSED, BUT ALSO SERVES AS A GATEWAY TO FREE HEALTHCARE. - IMMIGRATION SERVICES: A SUPERVISING ATTORNEY PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LEGALLY DOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR DOCUMENTATION, AND AS A RESULT FACE BARRIERS TO HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND PUBLIC BENEFITS. THIS IS A COMPLEX AND RAPIDLY CHANGING AREA OF LAW, AND HAP HAS AN EXPERT, AWARD-WINNING ATTORNEY ON STAFF WHO HANDLES THESE DIFFICULT CASES. THROUGH THE DIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, JDC'S STAFF PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - BAY AREA MINORITY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: THE BAY AREA MINORITY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY IN LEGAL EDUCATION AND IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE SCHOLARSHIPS INVOLVE A SUBSTANTIAL THREE-YEAR COMMITMENT TO QUALIFIED MINORITY STUDENTS WHO ATTEND LOCAL LAW SCHOOLS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ARE $10,000 ANNUALLY. - DAY IN COURT: IN COORDINATION WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO SUPERIOR COURT, THE DAY IN COURT PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN IN GRADES 5TH TO 8TH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR THE LOCAL COURTHOUSE, MEET WITH VOLUNTEERS, AND OBSERVE JURY TRIALS. VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS AND JUDGES ACT AS GUIDES IN THE TOURS AND ANSWER STUDENTS' QUESTIONS. - DESTINATION LAW SCHOOL: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INSTRUCTION, WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT LAW SCHOOL AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION TO DIVERSE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN COLLEGES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE GREATER BAY AREA. - LAW ACADEMY: DIVERSE, DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN FRANCISCO LEARN BASIC LEGAL CONCEPTS THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT IS BUILT INTO SEVERAL CORE CLASSES FOR GRADES 11TH TO 12TH. STUDENTS ALSO GAIN INVALUABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BY SERVING AS SUMMER INTERNS AT LAW FIRMS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. - LAWYERS IN THE SCHOOLS: VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS ADMINISTER TAILORED LESSONS PLANS IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN SAN FRANCISCO. THIS IS A UNIQUE AND FUN WAY FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE LEGAL SYSTEM, AND ABOUT HOW LAWS AFFECT THEIR DAILY LIVES. STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR CRITICAL AND ANALYTICAL THINKING SKILLS, WHICH WILL HELP TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCES IN COLLEGE AND IN PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. - MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM: THE MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM IS A STATE WIDE INTER-SCHOLASTIC COMPETITION WHERE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRY A HYPOTHETICAL CRIMINAL CASE. JDC COORDINATES THE SAN FRANCISCO COMPETITION, CONSISTING OF NINE TEAMS THAT COMPETE LOCALLY AGAINST EACH OTHER WITH THE WINNER ADVANCING TO THE STATE-WIDE COMPETITION. JDC MOBILIZES LAWYERS FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO LEGAL COMMUNITY WHO VOLUNTEER TO COACH THE STUDENTS PRIOR TO THE LOCAL COMPETITION. - SCHOOL-TO-COLLEGE: DIVERSE, DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN FRANCISCO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM. THE SCHOOL-TO-COLLEGE COORDINATOR WORKS INTENSIVELY WITH STUDENTS IN GRADES 9TH TO 12TH BY COUNSELLING AND MENTORING THEM ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, EVALUATING THEIR TRANSCRIPTS, AND MAPPING OUT COLLEGE ENTRANCE PLAN. STUDENTS ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISCOUNTED SAT PREP CLASSES, TOUR COLLEGES, AND RECEIVE TUTORING ASSISTANCE.
SCHEDULE L, PART II AND SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2
INTER-ENTITY LOAN TO THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO (BASF) IS NOT A FORMAL LOAN, BUT UNSECURED ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DUE FROM BASF. THIS INCLUDES CASH TRANSFERRED TO BASF BY JDC, OFFSET BY AMOUNTS DUE TO BASF FOR MANAGEMENT FEES, RENT,INSURANCE AND OTHER SHARED COSTS. CLASSIFICATION AS A "LOAN" IS REQUIRED BY THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS TO THE FORM.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.