TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) ALEX VASQUEZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(2) ALLAN TANENBAUM...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(3) ANTOINETTE SEDILLO-LOPEZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(4) ARACELY MUNOZ PETRICH...................................................................... COMMITTEE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X
(5) ENRIQUE CHAVEZ JR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(6) EVA LONGORIA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(7) FABIAN NUNEZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(8) GLORIA MOLINA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(9) HECTOR CUELLAR...................................................................... SECRETARY/TREASURER	2.00 .................	X	X
(10) JOSE SANCHEZ...................................................................... COMMITTEE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X
(11) LAURA FLORES CANTRELL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(12) LIDIA MARTINEZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(13) LILLIAN RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(14) LORETTA MARTINEZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(15) MARCUS ALLEN...................................................................... COMMITTEE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X
(16) MARGARITA FLORES...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(17) MARIA A BERRIOZABAL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(18) MARTIN J CHAVEZ ESQ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X				0	0
(19) MARY ROSE WILCOX........................................................................ 1ST VICE CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X			0	0
(20) MIGUEL SANTANA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X				0	0
(21) NORMA CANTU........................................................................ COMMITTEE CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X				0	0
(22) RAUL LOMELI-AZOUBEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X				0	0
(23) THERESA FAY-BUSTILLOS........................................................................ 2ND VICE CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X			0	0
(24) WILLIAM CANDELARIA........................................................................ 3RD VICE CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X			0	0
(25) ZAC GUEVARA........................................................................ BOARD CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X			0	0
(26) GINA MONTOYA........................................................................ VP COMMUNITY ED	50.00 .......................			X		139,273	13,725
(27) NINA PERALES........................................................................ VP LITIGATION	50.00 .......................			X		133,882	29,391
(28) SHELLEY MALLCHOK........................................................................ VP FINANCE	37.50 .......................			X		140,233	21,590
(29) THOMAS SAENZ........................................................................ PRES & GENERAL COUNSEL	47.50 .......................			X		244,443	10,573
(30) DENISE HULETT........................................................................ REGIONAL COUNSEL	50.00 .......................				X	149,723	20,111
(31) VICTOR G VIRAMONTES........................................................................ NATIONAL SR COUNSEL	50.00 .......................				X	115,433	20,612

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project 39 Drumm Street 4th Floor San Francisco,CA94111	Co-counsel	176,888
Revolution Interactive 604 Arizona Avenue Santa Monica,CA90401	Website Hosting, Social Media Consulting	144,761
The Raben Group 1341 G Street NW Floor 5 Washington,DC200053105	Media/Public Relations	117,386


2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 3

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number

74-1563270

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....	5,986,494	5,449,178	5,643,429	4,090,510	3,531,634	24,701,245
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	5,986,494	5,449,178	5,643,429	4,090,510	3,531,634	24,701,245
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)..						9,197,471
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						15,503,774

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	5,986,494	5,449,178	5,643,429	4,090,510	3,531,634	24,701,245
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	92,043	119,075	119,075	141,339	144,561	616,093
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 VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						25,317,338

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

9,114,527

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

61.240 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

68.600 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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 VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. 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 .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number

74-1563270

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund		Employer identification number 74-1563270

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund			Employer identification number 74-1563270
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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2015

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number

74-1563270

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(a) Filing organization's totals	(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................	139,496
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................	139,496
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................	5,944,366
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................	6,083,862
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	454,193
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................	113,548
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................	0
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................	0
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................		Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount	491,455	480,349	466,093	454,193	1,892,090

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					2,838,135

c	Total lobbying expenditures	82,198	120,644	184,756	139,496	527,094

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	122,864	120,087	116,523	113,548	473,022

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					709,533

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number

74-1563270

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	325,563	306,761	304,770	290,862	288,360
b	Contributions ...		15,000
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	6,475	3,802	1,991	13,908	2,502
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	332,038	325,563	306,761	304,770	290,862

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

0 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

11.000 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

89.000 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...
b	Buildings	1,934,039	406,753	1,527,286
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	37,808	30,877	6,931
e	Other ...	839,738	743,753	95,985
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,630,202

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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Part X, Line 2:	MALDEF AND MPMC ARE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONS AND, AS SUCH, ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND CORRESPONDING STATE PROVISIONS. Management believes MALDEF and MPMC have no uncertain tax positions.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number

74-1563270

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 LA Gala (event type)	(b) Event #2 San Antonio Gala (event type)	(c) Other events 4 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	590,570	192,350	211,805	994,725
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	548,680	177,300	177,705	903,685
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	41,890	15,050	34,100	91,040

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .	39,386	15,253	38,716	93,355
8	Entertainment . . . .	42,907	21,946	45,269	110,122
9	Other direct expenses . . .	9,991	17,266	38,174	65,431
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				268,908
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-177,868

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	9,991	17,266	38,174	65,431

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number
74-1563270

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) League of United Latin American Citizens 1133 19th Street NW Suite 1000 Washington,DC20036	52-2072106	501C(3)	30,000	Immigration Reform
(2) National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 815 16th Street NW Washington,DC20006	52-1729201	501C(3)	3,000	Immigration Reform
(3) Fresno Center for Non-violence 1584 N Van Ness Ave Fresno,CA93728	77-0312608	501C(3)	5,000	Fiscal Sponsorships for immigrants' rights
(4) National Day Laborer Organizing Network 675 S Park View St Los Angeles,CA90057	20-8802586	501C(3)	5,000	Fiscal Sponsorships for immigrants' rights
(5) Pomona Economic Opportunity Center 1682 W Mission Blvd Pomona,CA91766	95-4657497	501C(3)	5,000	Fiscal Sponsorships for immigrants' rights
(6) Asian Law Caucus 55 Columbus Ave San Francisco,CA94111	94-2176139	501C(3)	5,000	Fiscal Sponsorships for immigrants' rights
(7) People and Congregations Together 3700 Pacific Ave Stockton,CA95204	94-3139144	501C(3)	5,000	Fiscal Sponsorships for immigrants' rights
(8) San Fernando Valley Dream Team 634 S Spring Street los angeles,CA90014			5,000	Fiscal Sponsorships for immigrants' rights
(9) San Diego Dream Team 634 S Spring Street Los Angeles,CA90014			5,000	Fiscal Sponsorships for immigrants' rights

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1) Law School Scholarships	15	55,000	0	cash	n/a
(2) immigrant youth scholarships	26	10,000	0	cash	n/a
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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PART 1, LINE 2	Immigration Reform The purpose of these grants is to enable implementation of legislative advocacy, community mobilization and communication efforts to advance the enactment of an immigration reform. Fiscal sponsorships for immigrants' rights MALDEF fiscally sponsors a coalition, California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance, and makes subgrants to affiliates or their fiscal sponsors.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number

74-1563270

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1GINA MONTOYAVP COMMUNITY ED	(i) (ii)	138,362 ------------- 0	500 ------------- 0	411 ------------- 0	5,573 ------------- 0	8,152 ------------- 0	152,998 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2NINA PERALESVP LITIGATION	(i) (ii)	133,288 ------------- 0	500 ------------- 0	94 ------------- 0	5,331 ------------- 0	24,060 ------------- 0	163,273 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3SHELLEY MALLCHOKVP FINANCE	(i) (ii)	139,322 ------------- 0	500 ------------- 0	411 ------------- 0	5,573 ------------- 0	16,017 ------------- 0	161,823 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4THOMAS SAENZPRES & GENERAL COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	244,443 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,778 ------------- 0	795 ------------- 0	255,016 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5DENISE HULETTREGIONAL COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	148,432 ------------- 0	500 ------------- 0	791 ------------- 0	5,937 ------------- 0	14,174 ------------- 0	169,834 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number

74-1563270

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4A	LITIGATION DOCKET TITLE I: EMPLOYMENT NT/1143 CARMONA V. LINCOLN MILLENNIUM CAR WASH NO. BC484951 (LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT) MALDEF REPRESENTS FIVE CARWASH WORKERS IN A WAGE AND HOUR CLASS-ACTION AGAINST LINCOLN MILLENNIUM, SILVER WASH, AND GOLD WASH CORPORATIONS, THREE CARWASH COMPANIES OWNED BY THE SAME FAMILY, ALLEGING THAT DEFENDANTS FAILED TO PAY MINIMUM WAGE AND VIOLATED THE UNFAIR COMPETITION LAW. NT/1145 ROSAS V. CAPITAL GRILLE NO. BC507869 (CAL. SUP. CT., LOS ANGELES COUNTY) MALDEF REPRESENTS A GROUP OF RESTAURANT WORKERS SUING CAPITAL GRILLE RESTAURANT FOR WAGE AND HOUR VIOLATIONS UNDER CALIFORNIA STATE LAW. CH/1148 PALMA V. JOHN B SANFILIPO & SON, INC. EEOC CHARGE NO. 440-2012-03802 NO. 1:14-CV-02008 (U.S. DIST. CT., N.D. DIST. ILL) MALDEF REPRESENTS MARTIN PALMA IN AN ACTION AGAINST HIS FORMER EMPLOYER, JOHN B SANFILIPO & SON, INC., AKA FISHER NUTS, FOR NATIONAL ORIGIN DISCRIMINATION, RETALIATORY DISCHARGE, DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION, AND FOR INTERFERENCE WITH HIS RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT. NT/1149 MARTINEZ V. POMONA COLLEGE NO. BC518863 (CAL. SUP. CT., LOS ANGELES COUNTY) MALDEF REPRESENTS A LATINA PROFESSOR IN A GENDER AND NATIONAL ORIGIN DISCRIMINATION SUIT AGAINST PAMONA COLLEGE. NT/1151 JUAREZ V. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., INC. NO. 14 CV 5107 (S.D.N.Y) MALDEF REPRESENTS A RECIPIENT OF DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) IN THIS NATIONAL ORIGIN DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL, THE NATION'S LARGEST DIRECT PROVIDER OF INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE. NT/1152 MATUTE V. SILVER WASH INC. NO. BC 559549 (LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT) MALDEF REPRESENTS TWO CARWASH WORKERS IN THIS RETALIATION LAWSUIT. NT/1153 ESPINOZA V. GATE GOURMET, INC. NO. BC 581121 (CAL. SUP. CT, LOS ANGELES) IN MAY 2015, MALDEF FILED SUIT AGAINST GATE GOURMET, INC. MALDEF REPRESENTS 15 CUSTODIAL WORKERS AGAINST THEIR EMPLOYER, GATE GOURMET, INC. GATE GOURMET IS A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR THAT PROVIDES CLEANING SERVICES TO AIRPLANES OPERATED BY DELTA AIRLINES AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. NT/1154 LEON V. JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. NO. 2:15-CV-775 (U.S. DIST. CT., C.D. CAL.) MALDEF REPRESENTS A FORMER VICE PRESIDENT IN THIS WRONGFUL TERMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (CHASE). TITLE II: EDUCATION SA/2013 GI FORUM AND LULAC V. TEXAS (SEVERED FROM U.S. V. TEXAS) NO. 6:14CV138 (U.S. DIST. CT., E.D. TEX.) (FORMERLY NO. 6:71-CV-5281-WWJ) THIS IS A DESEGREGATION CASE AGAINST THE STATE OF TEXAS AND NINE SCHOOL DISTRICTS DATING BACK TO 1970 IN WHICH THE STATE REMAINS UNDER A DESEGREGATION CONSENT DECREE. NT/2037 MENDOZA V. TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. CIV 74-090 (U.S. DIST. CT., ARIZ.) MALDEF IS CO-COUNSEL IN THIS SCHOOL DESEGREGATION CASE FROM THE 1970'S. SA/2101 FISHER V. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS NO. 09-50822 (U.S. CT. APP., 5TH CIR.) MALDEF SERVES AS COUNSEL FOR AMICI LONGHORN LULAC AND INDIVIDUAL LATINO STUDENTS FOLLOWING THE TRIAL COURT'S DENIAL OF MALDEF'S MOTION TO INTERVENE ITS CLIENTS INTO THIS "REVERSE DISCRIMINATION" LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE ADMISSIONS POLICIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN. SA/2105 IRCOT V. TEXAS NO. 2009-79110 (281ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS) MALDEF IS LEAD COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT-INTERVENORS IN THIS CHALLENGE TO THE PROVISION OF IN-STATE TUITION RATES AND PUBLIC TUITION GRANTS FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT STUDENTS IN TEXAS. SA/2109 EDGEWOOD ISD V. WILLIAMS NO. D-1-GV-11-001972 (345TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, TRAVIS CO., TEX.) ON DECEMBER 13, 2011, MALDEF FILED THIS STATEWIDE SCHOOL FINANCE LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF LOW-WEALTH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PARENTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) AND LOW-INCOME STUDENTS CHALLENGING INADEQUACIES AND INEQUITIES IN THE TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE SYSTEM. SA/2111 MARTINEZ V. STATE OF NEW MEXICO NO. D-101-CV-2014-00793 (FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, SANTA FE, NM) ON APRIL 1, 2014, MALDEF FILED A COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF FIFTY-ONE PARENTS AND CHILDREN AGAINST THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO, THE INTERIM SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, AND THE NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ALLEGING THAT THE DEFENDANTS HAVE VIOLATED CHILDREN'S FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO A SUFFICIENT EDUCATION UNDER THE NEW MEXICO CONSTITUTION. DC/2112 ROCHA HERRERA V. FINAN NO. 7:14-CV-0225-BHH (UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, SOUTH CAROLINA) MALDEF REPRESENTS A COLLEGE STUDENT IN THIS FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE LAWSUIT AGAINST THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION. NT/2113 SANDERS V. KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (KHSD), ET AL. NO. S-1500-CV-283224 (CAL. SUP. CT, KERN COUNTY) MALDEF AND CO-COUNSEL REPRESENT 16 PARENTS AND STUDENTS, THREE ORGANIZATIONAL PLAINTIFFS, AND A TAXPAYER (COLLECTIVELY "PLAINTIFFS") CHALLENGING KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT'S DISCIPLINE AND INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER POLICIES BECAUSE THEY DISCRIMINATE AGAINST LATINO AND AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS. TITLE III: POLITICAL ACCESS SA/3139 TEXAS LATINO REDISTRICTING TASK FORCE V. PERRY 5:11-CV-360 (U.S. DIST. CT., W.D. TEX.) NOS. 11-713 AND 11-715 (U.S. SUPREME COURT) ON JUNE 17, 2011, MALDEF FILED A REDISTRICTING CHALLENGE TO THE 2011 AND 2013 REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR CONGRESS AND STATE HOUSE ENACTED BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. NT/3148 IN RE CITY OF MERCED, CA ELECTION SYSTEM ON APRIL 2, 2014, MALDEF SENT A LETTER TO THE CITY OF MERCED DEMANDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT. SA/3149 KOBACH V. EAC 5:13-CV-04095-EFM-DJW (U.S. DIST. CT., KAN.) MALDEF REPRESENTS DEFENDANT-INTERVENORS IN THIS LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY KRIS KOBACH, THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF KANSAS, ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA, KANSAS AND HIMSELF AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION. SA/3151 PATINO V. CITY OF PASADENA 4:14-CV-03241 (U.S. DIST. CT., S.D. OF TEX.) MALDEF REPRESENTS LATINO VOTERS IN THIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT CHALLENGE TO THE REDISTRICTING PLAN IN THE CITY OF PASADENA, TEXAS. NT/3154 MELLIZ V. CITY OF BELLFLOWER NO. TBA (CAL. SUP. CT., LOS ANGELES COUNTY) MALDEF REPRESENTS LATINO VOTERS IN THIS LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER, CA FOR VIOLATING THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT (CVRA). SA/3155 EVENWEL V. PERRY A-14-CA-335-LY-CH-MHS (U.S. DIST. CT., TEX.) MALDEF REPRESENTS LATINO ELECTED OFFICIALS AS AMICI IN THIS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TEXAS' USE OF TOTAL POPULATION FOR APPORTIONING STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICTS. NT/3157 ATILANO V. FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 37-2015-00021058-CU-CR-NC MALDEF FILED THIS ACTION ON JUNE 24, 2015, IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AGAINST THE FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT (FPUD) FOR VIOLATING THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT (CVRA). NT/3158 IN RE FULLERTON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ON JULY 7, 2015, MALDEF SENT A LETTER TO THE FULLERTON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DEMANDING THAT IT CONVERT ITS AT-LARGE METHOD OF ELECTING BOARD MEMBERS TO A SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTING SYSTEM. NT/3159 IN RE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE ELECTION SYSTEM ON JUNE 3, 2015, MALDEF SENT A LETTER TO THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE DEMANDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT. NT/3160 IN RE CITY OF PLACENTIA ELECTION SYSTEM ON NOVEMBER 23, 2015, MALDEF SENT A LETTER TO THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DEMANDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT. NT/3161 IN RE LAWNDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAWNDALE USD) ON MARCH 28, 2016, MALDEF SENT A LETTER TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT OF THE LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, DEMANDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT. NT/3163 IN RE CITY OF EASTVALE ON APRIL 4, 2016, MALDEF SENT A LETTER ON BEHALF OF LATINO VOTERS TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, DEMANDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT. NT/3166 LUNA V. KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON APRIL 22, 2016, MALDEF FILED THIS ACTION ON BEHALF OF LATINO VOTERS OF KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ALLEGING A VIOLATION OF SECTION 2 OF THE FEDERAL VOTING RIGHTS ACT. TITLE IV: IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS NT/4141 VALLE DEL SOL V. WHITING NO. 10-CV-1061 (U.S. DIST. CT., D. ARIZ.) MALDEF IS CO-LEAD COUNSEL IN THIS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ARIZONA S.B. 1070. CH/4143 KELLER V. CITY OF FREMONT NO. 8:10-CV-270 (U.S. DIST. CT. FOR NEBRASKA) ON JULY 21, 2010, MALDEF FILED SUIT AGAINST THE CITY OF FREMONT, NEBRASKA TO ENJOIN A LOCAL HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT ORDINANCE INTENDED TO CURTAIL THE RIGHTS OF LOCAL IMMIGRANTS, AS WELL AS A MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a	NT/4157 ARIZONA DREAM ACT COALITION V. BREWER CV-12-02546 (U.S. DIST. CT., D. ARIZ.) MALDEF IS CO-LEAD COUNSEL IN THIS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING ARIZONA'S DENIAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES TO INDIVIDUALS GRANTED DEFERRED ACTION UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS ("DACA") PROGRAM. LA/4124 ORTEGA MELENDRES V. ARPAIO NO. CV 07-02513 (U.S. DIST. CT., ARIZ.) MALDEF IS CO-COUNSEL IN THIS RACIAL PROFILING CHALLENGE TO THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE'S CRIME SUPPRESSION SWEEPS AND TRAFFIC STOPS TARGETING LATINOS. SA/4160 CRANE V. NAPOLITANO NO. 3:12-CV-3247-0 (U.S. DIST. CT., N.D. TEX.) ON MAY 6, 2013, WE FILED A MOTION TO INTERVENE, AND ALTERNATIVELY, PARTICIPATE ON BEHALF OF AMICI, TO DEFEND AGAINST THIS CASE FILED BY ICE AGENTS, CHALLENGING THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY VALIDITY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS ("DACA") PROGRAM. DC/4164 VILLAFUERTE V. DAISEY NO. CCB-14-452 (U.S. DIST. CT., MD.) ON FEBRUARY 17, 2014, MALDEF FILED A LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAFUERTE FAMILY AND THEIR MINOR DAUGHTER AGAINST LAWRENCE DAISEY, A CRISFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROLMAN, FOR UNLAWFULLY ARRESTING AND DETAINING THE THEN 12-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY 2011. NT/4165 STATE OF ARIZONA V. MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD (MCCCD) NO. CV2013-009093 (ARIZ. SUP. CT., MARICOPA COUNTY) MALDEF REPRESENTS TWO DACA STUDENTS WHO ATTEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MARICOPA COUNTY AND SEEK TO DEFEND AGAINST ARIZONA'S CHALLENGE OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT'S IN-STATE TUITION RATE FOR DACA STUDENTS. NT/ 4168 FLORES V. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NO. BC 560031 (CAL. SUP. CT., LOS ANGELES COUNTY) MALDEF FILED THIS ACTION ON OCTOBER 8, 2014, AGAINST THE BALDWIN PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR UNLAWFULLY IMPRISONING SERGIO FLORES AT THE BALDWIN PARK POLICE STATION FROM MARCH 7 TO 10, 2014, ON THE SOLE BASIS OF AN "IMMIGRATION HOLD" REQUEST IN VIOLATION OF STATE LAW. SA/4170 STATE OF TEXAS V. UNITED STATES NO. 1:14-CV-254 (U.S. DIST. CT., S.D. TEX.) MALDEF REPRESENTS THREE WOMEN IN THIS PROPOSED INTERVENTION INTO A CHALLENGE BY TEXAS AND 26 OTHER STATES TO THE PRESIDENT'S NOVEMBER 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEFERRED ACTION FOR PARENTS OF AMERICANS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS (DAPA) AND EXPANSION OF DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA). SA/4171 COBOS V. PADILLA NO. D-101-CV-2015-00392 (FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, SANTA FE, NM) DOE V. PADILLA NO. D-101-CV-2015-00395 (FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, SANTA FE, NM) MALDEF REPRESENTS IMMIGRANT TAXPAYERS IN THIS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE STATE'S POLICY OF DENYING STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS TO NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS WHO FILE THEIR TAX RETURNS USING FEDERAL INDIVIDUAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (ITINS). SA/4173 CRUZ V. ABBOTT 5:16-CV-67-DAE (U.S. DIST. CT., W.D. TEX.) ON JANUARY 24, 2016, MALDEF FILED THIS FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, THE DIRECTOR OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS), AND MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, CHALLENGING A TEXAS IMMIGRANT HARBORING LAW ENACTED IN THE 2015 TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION. DC/4174 GLAHR V. DEAN NO 1:16-CV-00757-WCO (U.S. DIST. CT., N.D. GA) ON MARCH 9, 2016, MALDEF FILED THIS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE GEORGIA BOARD OF REGENTS' POLICY THAT DENIES IN-STATE TUITION TO COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE DACA RECIPIENTS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b	Public Policy In California, from May 2014 to April 2015, MALDEF worked with a statewide coalition to pass and implement SB 1159 (Lara), a bill to ensure that undocumented immigrants do not face employment barriers in California due to professional licensing requirements. During the first half of this fiscal year, MALDEF worked with the Chicago Workers' Collaborative, an alliance of community organizations focused on workers' rights, to pass amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act; temporary labor agencies are not complying with the law despite several high-profile lawsuits. In August 2015, MALDEF staff met with members of the Secretary of Labor's senior staff to discuss MALDEF's concerns regarding Latinos in the workplace. DOL invited MALDEF to participate with the Interagency Working Group for the Consistent Enforcement of Federal Labor, Employment and Immigration Laws, a task force strictly focused on the labor rights of immigrants. On November 4, 2015, MALDEF testified before the Illinois House of Representatives' Education Committee urging the committee to deny the waiver appeal submitted by a school district opposed to the state's bilingual education requirements. The House of Representatives denied the appeal. In May 2015, MALDEF led advocacy against Texas HB 66, which would have prevented Texas from holding schools accountable for the performance of ELLs by extending the current one-year exemption. The bill failed to pass. In March 2016, MALDEF presented to a regulatory committee, charged with drafting regulations on academic assessments, about the importance of providing accommodations for ELLs. MALDEF also advised several allies on the committee on the nuances of this issue. In California, from January to April 2016, MALDEF sponsored AB 2389 (Ridley-Thomas) a bill on special districts. This bill would allow special districts to move to districted election systems by resolution or ordinance. Currently, special districts in California lack a uniform process to convert to district-based elections. During the first quarter, MALDEF joined partner organizations in calling on the Census Bureau to study the manner in which residency is defined for prisoners, and to encourage a change in policy ahead of the 2020 census to count incarcerated individuals at their last known home address. In May 2015, MALDEF successfully led the effort to block passage of HB 2730, a bill that would have split the Latino-majority Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals into two smaller courts, one of which would have been Anglo-majority. During the first half of the fiscal year, MALDEF continued working with the Illinois Secretary of State's office, notifying them of problems with the TVDL program. In May 2015, MALDEF monitored and provided technical assistance to Kansas legislators on two bills: SB 166, a bill that would deny driver's licenses to DACA beneficiaries, and a bill seeking to repeal the Kansas Dream Act. Both bills failed. From January 2015 through April 2016, MALDEF and partners met with Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and senior staff to discuss implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other issues under DHS jurisdictions.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4C	PARENT SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (PSP) MAY 1, 2015 - APRIL 30, 2016 MALDEF'S PARENT SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, OR PSP, ESTABLISHED IN 1989, IS A NATIONWIDE, 12-WEEK, ENGLISH/SPANISH PARENT-ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT HAS PROVIDED INSTRUCTION TO OVER 11,000 PARENTS IN LOS ANGELES, ATLANTA, CHICAGO, SAN ANTONIO, HOUSTON, ALBUQUERQUE, AND SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. PSP-TRAINED PROFESSIONALS HAVE ALSO REACHED THOUSANDS MORE IN CITIES, SUBURBS, SMALL TOWNS, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE NATION. WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, HANDS-ON CURRICULUM BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT PARENTS MUST BE WELL-INFORMED OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT COME WITH GUIDING THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM, ALONG WITH IN-DEPTH DETAIL AND STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO MEET AND OVERCOME POTENTIAL CHALLENGES, PSP PARENTS GRADUATE CONFIDENT THAT THEY UNDERSTAND THE RIGHTS THEY POSSESS TO CLOSE THE EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY GAP THAT EXISTS FOR LATINO STUDENTS. PARENTS LEARN TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR SCHOOL-WIDE SYSTEMIC REFORM AND LONG-TERM CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO BENEFIT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. NATIONWIDE PSP HIGHLIGHTS (ADVOCACY) THIS YEAR, PSP LOS ANGELES STAFF ADVOCATED AROUND THE IMPLANTATION OF THE LOCAL CONTROL FUNDING FORMULA (LCFF) IN CALIFORNIA. LCFF IS A MULTIBILLION DOLLAR PUBLIC EDUCATION INVESTMENT THAT AIMS TO INCREASE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE FORMULA INCLUDES A RESOURCE-DIRECTED FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN PART BECAUSE OF MALDEF'S AND PSP PARENTS' ACTIVE AND SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT. PSP LOS ANGELES STAFF PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER AND LOW-INCOME PARENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR REGIONAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS IN THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD). IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PSP LOS ANGELES STAFF HOSTED COMMUNITY INPUT SESSIONS TO PRESENT INVESTMENT PRIORITIES TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND ALSO WORKED WITH PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO PROMOTE SPENDING THAT REFLECTS THESE PRIORITIES. PSP ATLANTA STAFF WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN EFFORTS THAT SECURED THE DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD'S COMMITMENT TO BUILD TWO NEW SCHOOLS TO ALLEVIATE OVERCROWDING IN THIS DISTRICT, WHERE 80% OF ENROLLED STUDENTS ARE LATINO. THE ATLANTA PSP DIRECTOR ALSO WORKED CLOSELY WITH MALDEF LEGAL STAFF ON THE LAWSUIT CHALLENGING GEORGIA'S POLICY DENYING DACA-STUDENTS IN-STATE TUITION. (PROGRAM WORK) THIS FISCAL YEAR, MALDEF PSP STAFF PROVIDED WEEKLY CLASSES TO APPROXIMATELY 450 PARENTS. MALDEF PSP STAFF ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATION, PARENT ENGAGEMENT, HIGHER-EDUCATION ACCESS, NUTRITION, AND DACA-RELATED INFORMATION TO APPROXIMATELY 2,500 PARENTS, STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS IN WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS IN CALIFORNIA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON. ALUMNI AFFAIRS THIS YEAR, PSP LOS ANGELES STAFF CONDUCTED A SERIES OF TRAININGS AND CONFERENCE CALLS THAT ADDRESSED CRITICAL ISSUES RELATED TO EDUCATION AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT. THIS FIRST CONFERENCE CALL IN OCTOBER WAS COORDINATED WITH PSP ALUMNI, WHO NOW LEAD THEIR OWN COMMUNITY-WIDE TRAINING EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE LOS ANGELES REGION. THESE TRAININGS FOCUSED ON READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE NEW SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT CONSORTIUM (SBAC) SCORE REPORTS REQUIRED BY THE REPORTING PROVISIONS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT, AND ARE USED TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT UNDER THE COMMON CORE CURRICULUM STANDARDS. PARTICIPATING PARENTS REPORTED THAT THE CONFERENCE CALL TRAININGS HELPED THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND THE NEW SCORE REPORT AND SBAC TESTING IN GENERAL. IN APRIL, PARENT LEADERS ATTENDED A TRAINING REGARDING THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) AND HOW IT WILL IMPACT THEIR SCHOOL, DISTRICT AND STATE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS. ATLANTA PSP PROGRAM THIS YEAR, THE ATLANTA PSP DIRECTOR COMPLETED WORKSHOPS AT SIX SITES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER ATLANTA AREA AND GRADUATED 127 PARENTS. ATLANTA PSP PARENTS ALSO ATTENDED AND PRESENTED AT SEVERAL MEETINGS WITH THE DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, LATINO COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND DEKALB COUNTY (SCHOOL) BOARD IN AN EFFORT TO RESOLVE ONGOING TRANSPORTATION, OVERCROWDING, SAFETY, AND TRANSLATION ISSUES AFFECTING LATINO STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN THE AREA. PSP PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL SITES ATTENDED HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKSHOPS, AND UNIVERSITY FIELD TRIPS AT DALTON STATE UNIVERSITY, EMORY UNIVERSITY, AND GEORGIA TECH. (LOCATIONS) -HIGHTOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: WHEN THE PRINCIPAL REFUSED TO HOST THE PROGRAM ON CAMPUS, A LOCAL CHURCH OPENED ITS DOORS TO SEE 12 PARENTS GRADUATE. HIGHTOWER PARENTS FORMED A BOOK CLUB FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO IMPROVE READING LEVELS. -BELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: PARENTS THROUGHOUT THE GORDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, AND 24 PARENTS GRADUATED. THE SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDED WORKSHOPS TO EXPLAIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S STRUCTURE AND WORK TO PARENTS. TITLE I AND TITLE III COORDINATORS, THE ESOL SPECIALIST, AND SEVERAL PRINCIPALS ALSO ATTENDED THESE WORKSHOPS. PARENTS WORKED COLLABORATIVELY TO SECURE ONGOING ENGLISH AND COMPUTER CLASSES FOR PARENTS IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. -MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: PSP ALUMNI FROM THIS SCHOOL REQUESTED WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE, GRADUATE, AND MOBILIZE 24 PARENTS TO JOIN EXISTING ADVOCACY EFFORTS THAT ADDRESS SAFETY, OVERCROWDING, AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES IN THE DISTRICT. PARENTS RECRUITED STUDENTS TO ATTEND AN AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO STUDENTS' LOW STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES. -COWETA COUNTY SCHOOLS/GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH GEORGIA, NEWNAN: THIS YEAR, 28 PARENTS GRADUATED FROM VARIOUS COWETA COUNTY SCHOOLS. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES PROVIDED A MEETING VENUE AND TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT. THE PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES IS A STRONG ONE, AND THE COMMUNITY'S POSITIVE RESPONSE AND FEEDBACK HAS PROMPTED THE GOODWILL ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE THE PSP PROGRAM TO PARENTS AT OTHER GOODWILL LOCATIONS NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. -SOMMEROUR MIDDLE SCHOOL: PSP HAD SUPPORT FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATION. DURING THIS SESSION, PARENTS REQUESTED A VISIT TO A VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER IN THE AREA, AND A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ARRANGED THE VISIT AND PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL 18 GRADUATES. -WOODWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL REQUESTED THE PROGRAM BECAUSE OF LAST YEAR'S LOW STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES. PARENT PROJECTS FOR THE 21 GRADUATES ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PLANNING STAGES. (PROGRAM WORK) THE ATLANTA PSP DIRECTOR PROVIDED OVER 35 WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, AND SEMINARS ON TOPICS SUCH AS "PARENT'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND "THE ROAD TO THE UNIVERSITY," AMONG OTHERS. APPROXIMATELY 1,000 PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND SCHOOL STAFF PARTICIPATED IN THESE PRESENTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. LOS ANGELES PSP PROGRAM THE LOS ANGELES PSP PROGRAM GRADUATED 179 PARENTS FROM NINE SITES THIS FISCAL YEAR. LA PSP PARTNERED WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT FINDINGS BASED ON REPORT CARDS EVALUATING THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT'S (LAUSD) LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP), WHICH DETAILS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S INVESTMENTS OF FUNDS. LA PSP COORDINATED COMMUNITY INPUT SESSIONS TO UNDERSCORE THE COMMUNITY'S FEEDBACK ON CRITICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIORITIES AND FOCUSED FUNDING INVESTMENTS. THE INFORMATION COMPILED IS NOW HELPING PARENTS ADVOCATE AT THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS FOR INCREASED INVESTMENTS THAT SUPPORT COLLEGE READINESS, TEACHER TRAINING, PARENT ENGAGEMENT, A POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE, AND THE NEEDS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. LA PSP PARENTS AND FAMILIES ATTENDED FIELD TRIPS TO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH AND LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES MUSEUM; AND HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKSHOPS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c	(LOCATIONS) -KIPP LA PREP: PARENTS ATTENDED TWO WEEKLY SESSIONS, AND FORMED A PARENT ADVISORY GROUP THAT WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE PRINCIPAL TO ADDRESS SCHOOL PROBLEMS. NINETEEN PARENTS GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM. -LE CONTE MIDDLE SCHOOL: PARENTS WORKED WITH THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION TO IMPROVE THE SCHOOL EDIFICE THIS FALL IN ORDER TO ENGAGE MORE PARENTS AND CONNECT THEM TO OTHER SCHOOL RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. -24TH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THE PROGRAM INCLUDED PARENTS FROM CROWN PREP, A CHARTER SCHOOL CO-LOCATED ON THE SAME CAMPUS, FOR A TOTAL OF 45 GRADUATES. FOR THEIR PROJECTS, PARENTS COORDINATED WORKSHOPS ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS; REINSTITUTED A DANCE EXERCISE PROGRAM; AND IMPLEMENTED A MATH COMPETITION ON CAMPUS. -STEVENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL: THIS PROGRAM GRADUATED 23 PARENTS WHO WORKED WITH STAFF AND HELD OPEN DISCUSSIONS TO IMPROVE EXISTING SCHOOL POLICIES THAT LIMIT PARENTS' ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL. -MAYWOOD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL: PSP PARENTS WORKED WITH SCHOOL administrators and provided a series of workshops for all parents on the school budget, Title I, and English language learners. The program graduated 14 parents. -Garfield High School: The 33 graduates successfully secured more lighting on a particularly dark and unsafe section adjacent to the school. They met with counselors, administrators, and their school board member to request more college counselors. They also continued to mobilize parents this semester in preparation for budget decisions later in the year. -Classes comprised of 40 parents at Corona Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles Academy Middle School, and Alliance College Ready #12 Middle School are completing their sessions and finalizing their projects. (Advocacy) The National PSP Director and the LA PSP Director represented MALDEF in the Coalition for Los Angeles Student Success (CLASS) core group, and worked with partners to engage parents, students, and other stakeholders in order to influence decisions in LAUSD that affect students of color. (Program Work) This year, PSP Los Angeles staff provided 12 workshops for 987 parents and family members in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Seattle. Integrating a dietary workshop into parent-engagement programming allows MALDEF to further expand participants' focus to include health and wellness a critical factor in the overall goal to improve the educational outcomes of their children. Our partner, Sodexo, also announced the possibility of future employment opportunities for PSP participants and their qualified family members. Furthermore, this year marked the beginning of a partnership with MasterCard, in which PSP parents attended a three-hour workshop on how to integrate technology into their personal finances. Mastercard's Vice President of Global Community Relations facilitated two workshops this year for 80 parents that covered the use of debit and credit cards, how to maintain healthy credit scores, online banking, and ways to use technology to plan a more secure financial future. YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (YLP) MALDEFs Youth Leadership Program (YLP) encourages youth to become life-long advocates of social justice and educational equity by using diverse tactics to promote attainment of a college degree and a greater understanding of civil rights. Central to the success of the program is its ability to inspire students' interest in high school and college completion by integrating a multi- media, in-depth service-learning project that enables each student to realize their strengths in critical thinking, self-discipline, and self-esteem. (Programs) I Heart College (Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory) -YLP coordinated a one-day college readiness workshop for students and parents in Boyle Heights. The workshop provided local youth with copies of MALDEF's scholarship list; an in depth presentation on financial aid; and a virtual copy of YLP's college readiness materials. Urban Visionaries: Re-Imagine Justice Center (Wilson High School) -YLP engaged 30-50 youths through multiple after-school workshops and community presentations, and created a community service project on Restorative Justice Principles that promotes youth voices in the El Sereno Community. MALDEF's YLP aims to provide students with opportunities that will: - Increase their aspirations in obtaining a post-secondary education; -Increase their understanding of social technologies through the use of art practice and process; and -Further their understanding of the graduation requirements, the A-G requirements, the college application process, and scholarships. -Other student-driven activities included: -A Dia de los Muertos event attended by 300 students and faculty; -A week-long event honoring Cesar E Chavez; -Lunchtime discussion events on issues of education equity, restorative justice, the school to prison pipeline, and school climate; -A "Meeting of Young Minds" conference for 50 youths where YLP secured panelists who presented on restorative justice and the program's impact on communities of color. One hundred student-designed interactive poster prints were distributed to students during lunch. A student design contest was held during the week, and winners silk-screened their images onto t-shirts for students and teachers. Roosevelt High School (Food Justice Mural Project) - YLP led 20 students to complete a mural depicting student struggle for food equity. YLP provided participants with strategies to envision the project, design the mural, and fabricate the piece for installation on their campus. Students also presented the project at conferences; developed a curriculum for teachers; and promoted food equity on campus and at the district level. The mural faces the student dining area above the cafeteria line. Cesar E Chavez Learning Academy (Arts, Advocacy & Education) -YLP led a two-day workshop in January for 60 East San Fernando Valley high school students from the ARTES Small Learning Academy. Students participated in a community advocacy workshop that included discussions on college readiness; defining restorative justice practices; and how to inspire participants to engage the entire campus on the issue of education equity for all students. The unit challenged students to understand how social engagement strategies offer alternatives and solutions for issues and obstacles youths currently experience. Student attendees were part of a media arts semester class that watched and discussed the documentary film "Shenandoah," featuring a former MALDEF staff attorney and the murder of a young immigrant in Pennsylvania. -The workshops prompted students to implement projects that encourage harmony between students on campus. Some participants planned an art fair with a group of mentally and physically impaired students. Another class coordinated a one-day program focused on teamwork and personal and social self-awareness for a group of freshmen to raise awareness on student isolation and separation that has often resulted in anger and frustrations. The event presented the school with an opportunity to build a more peaceful and unified campus. Roosevelt High School (Hope Mural Project) -YLP worked with youth, teachers, Restorative Justice committee members, and administrators to develop, present, and teach multiple workshops, after school programming, and community presentations. YLP led Boyle Heights' students and educators in a collaboration to develop outdoor murals on campus as a means to increase awareness and promotion of restorative justice principles. The murals depict literary giants such as James Baldwin, Sherman Alexi, Gloria Anzaldua, and others, with references that thread restorative justice themes to promote literacy and the evolution of Roosevelt as a Restorative Justice campus. -Students and teachers are in the process of completing six mixed-media art panels for display on campus to promote and support restorative justice principles to the entire student body. The goal for the project participants is to foster positive relationships between students and teachers on and off campus. Who Codes The World? Girls! -MALDEF's YLP partnered with two Los Angeles-based organizations to host a one-day event comprised of a video game coding workshop, a career pathways workshop, and a gaming competition for girls ages 6-16. -Approximately 50 girls and their parents participated in this event. Two young girls won cash prizes, totaling $1,000. -One of the girls is currently living on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles and attends 9th Street Elementary School.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c	(Conferences) Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Breaking Down Shades of Color: Power, Privilege and Potential in Race Conflict -YLP presented on its restorative justice work, and its social engagement art practice as a way to promote higher education among its student participants. Panelists included scholars and practitioners, and the presentation allowed us to share MALDEF's YLP program with over 100 university students and scholars from across the United States. Arts For LA: Activate Taking Leadership and Taking Action -In December, YLP coordinated a panel on youth engagement strategies. YLP presented its restorative justice at Roosevelt High School, and promoted social engagement art as a strategy to improve school experiences and college completion. Over 80 arts educators and administrators were present. Eastside Stories: Politics & Pedagogy Collective Re-Imagining our Realities: Resilience, Resistance, and Re-Imagining -YLP presented the keynote speech and conducted a workshop with 60 youths and community members on gentrification, displacement, and school failure.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11	THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUR OUTSIDE CPA, REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT, AND IS THEN PRESENTED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c	COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED THROUGH REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS WHERE QUESTIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE DISCUSSED, WITH INPUT TO THE PRESIDENT AND VP FINANCE/CFO. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE PERSON WITH SUCH CONFLICT IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15	THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL IS SET BY ITS FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE. IT IS BASED ON AN EVALUATION OF PRIOR YEAR PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILAR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. THE PERSONNEL AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS AND ITS DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG. COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE. REQUESTS TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE HANDLED ON A CASE-BY -CASE BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS LAW.
Form 990, Part XI, line 9:	adjustment to beginning fund balance for legal fees per current year gaap financial statement -1,750,000.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund

Employer identification number

74-1563270

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)MALDEF Property Management Corp 634 S Spring Street Los Angeles,CA90014 95-4339999	operate nonprofit office building	CA	501(c)(3)	11	N/A	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

Yes

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) Maldef Property management Corp	C	20,000	cash

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	4,090,510	3,531,634
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	4,057,673	1,600,956
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	204,967	32,090
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-191,476	-177,868
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	8,161,674	4,986,812
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	160,692	133,000
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,918,115	3,806,290
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 302,528
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,243,046	2,144,572
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	6,321,853	6,083,862
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	1,839,821	-1,097,050
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	12,701,409	9,635,162
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	2,949,428	3,156,928
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	9,751,981	6,478,234

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	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,449,733 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 869,198 )
	LITIGATION MALDEF ADVANCES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LATINOS NATIONWIDE BY PURSUING LITIGATION IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCESS.(PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED "LITIGATION DOCKET" FOR DETAILS ON OUR LITIGATION ACTIVITY FOR 2015 - 2016)

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,100,743 including grants of $ 33,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	PUBLIC POLICY MALDEF ADVANCES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LATINOS NATIONWIDE THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND ANALYSIS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCESS. (PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENT "PUBLIC POLICY SUPPLEMENT" FOR MORE DETAIL ON OUR PUBLIC POLICY ACTIVITY FOR 2015 - 2016)

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 713,782 including grants of $ 65,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MALDEF ADVANCES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LATINOS NATIONWIDE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING A PARENT SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. (PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENT "CELD -- COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT" FOR DETAILS ON OUR PROGRAMS FOR 2015 - 2016)

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 558,569 including grants of $ 35,000 ) (Revenue $ 731,758 )
	PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MALDEF.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAM INITIATIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 558,569 including grants of $ 35,000 ) (Revenue $ 731,758 )
4e	Total program service expenses4,822,827

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	922,987	0	116,002

			Business Code
2a	Professional Fees/Awards	541100	869,198	869,198
b	fiscal sponsorship	900099	671,998	671,998
c	Administrative Fees	900099	58,078	58,078
d	Other Income	900099	1,682	1,682
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			1,600,956

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: FOUNDED IN 1968, MALDEF IS THE NATION'S LEADING LATINO CIVIL RIGHTS LEGAL ORGANIZATION, PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LITIGATION IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCESS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	25
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	25
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	67
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	69
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	50,892
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	903,685
d	Related organizations		1d	20,000
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	2,557,057

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		3,531,634

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			185,817			185,817
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		4,519,957
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		4,673,684
c	Gain or (loss)		-153,727
d	Net gain or (loss).....			-153,727			-153,727
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 903,685of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		91,040
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		268,908
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-177,868			-177,868
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			4,986,812	1,600,956	0	-145,778

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	68,000	68,000
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	65,000	65,000
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	616,796	267,032	256,173	93,591
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	2,273,366	1,951,770	198,525	123,071
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	82,519	65,298	9,094	8,127
9	Other employee benefits .......	605,015	535,130	28,179	41,706
10	Payroll taxes ...........	228,594	181,599	31,829	15,166
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	33,875		33,875
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	41,256		41,256
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	460,077	393,938	54,139	12,000
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	139,915	93,215	46,700
14	Information technology ......	119,457	60,990	49,600	8,867
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	405,835	349,845	55,990
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	17,250	7,425	9,825
20	Interest ...........	28,772	28,772
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	59,804	53,160	6,644
23	Insurance ...	24,613	14,460	10,153
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	direct litigation	326,308	326,308
b	meeting & travel	187,477	170,044	17,433
c	Equipment & Building Ma	117,579	69,658	47,921
d	Dues & Subscriptions	105,826	94,669	11,157
e	All other expenses	76,528	26,514	50,014
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	6,083,862	4,822,827	958,507	302,528
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			132,333	1	57,980
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			349,207	2	266,965
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			1,243,500	3	1,922,000
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			2,726,006	4	14,343
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			47,933	9	44,178
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	2,811,585
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,181,383	1,690,006	10c	1,630,202
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			5,992,598	11	5,300,525
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			17,405	12	17,405
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			502,421	15	381,564
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			12,701,409	16	9,635,162

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	904,395	17	687,753
18	Grants payable ...	681,000	18	1,326,675
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	1,364,033	23	1,142,500
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	2,949,428	26	3,156,928

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	5,320,936	27	1,480,666
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	4,395,885	28	4,962,408
29	Permanently restricted net assets	35,160	29	35,160
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	9,751,981	33	6,478,234
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	12,701,409	34	9,635,162