2025-10-31T11:03:31-07:00 2024-12-31 811489821 HEALY AND ASSOCIATES 1200 CONCORD AVE STE 250 CONCORD CA 94520 990 2024-01-01 454726212 FAMILY VIOLENCE APPELLATE PROJECT FAMI 5108587358 1999 Harrison Street Suite 1847 OAKLAND CA 94612 Deborah Son CEO/EXEC DIR 2025-10-31 true true Hasina Sabrina Chowdhury P03013259 9256030800 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Deborah Son 1999 Harrison Street Suite 1847 OAKLAND CA 94612 2300031 false X WWW.FVAPLAW.ORG X 2012 CA OUR PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN BY HELPING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OBTAIN EFFECTIVE APPELLATE REPRESENTATION. 13 13 20 276 0 1705427 2128056 0 59206 42620 38079 105521 1802712 2276197 0 0 2080367 2259695 0 377734 647921 511998 2728288 2771693 -925576 -495496 1500200 1021215 206652 224763 1293548 796452 X OUR PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN BY HELPING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OBTAIN EFFECTIVE APPELLATE REPRESENTATION. false false 1825298 FVAP identified cases that are likely to result in the appellate courts rendering decisions that advance the interests of domestic violence survivors throughout California and Washington states. During this year, FVAP continued to work with pro bono attorneys from the private sector to provide the highest quality legal representation in briefing and arguing those cases to the appellate courts. In particular, we focused on cases in which survivors and their children are in danger of ongoing abuse. The organization further coordinates training programs and technical assistance for attorneys on how to lay a record for appeal and other topics. FVAP also engages in some legislative advocacy to influence laws affecting domestic violence survivors and their children. Appellate Courts Program: FVAP provided appellate representation and other legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence and their families; submitted amicus curiae briefs in cases with important domestic violence issues at stake; petitioned courts of appeal with case publication requests to advance case law which clarifies and strengthens legal protections for survivors and their children. Training Program: FVAP trained, informed, and educated community stakeholders about issues pertinent to domestic violence; how to lay a record for appeal; and provided updates in domestic violence law. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION Technical Assistance Program: FVAP provided free technical assistance to domestic violence trial attorneys and advocates to help them prepare cases with a possible appeal in mind. Self-represented Litigant Program: FVAP supported self-represented litigants by accepting self-referrals for appellate representation and providing self-help information such as templates, toolkits, and other written materials to navigate appeals. Next Generation Program: FVAP worked with law students each semester and summer to cultivate the next generation of domestic violence advocates. FVAP continued, this year, to offer services in Washington state that mirror the California program in providing legal services to domestic violence survivors free of charge. 1825298 true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 20 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false CA X X X Bicycle Accounting Inc 5104102964 1440 Broadway 200-1036 OAKLAND CA 94612 Deborah Son CEO/EXEC DIR 40.00 0.00 X 201600 0 22558 Thao D Weldy Devlopment Dir. 35.00 0.00 136309 0 27110 Jennafer Wagner Dir. Of Programs 35.00 0.00 144565 0 2422 Arati Vasan Snr. 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THE COMPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINCLUDES THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND CERTAIN OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES THE TAX RETURNS. AFTER COMPLETION OF SAID RETURNS, THE ORGANIZATION IS SENT A DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURNS TO BE REVIEWED AND EXAMINED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IF ALL ITEMS ARE FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES COPIES OF THE COMPLETED RETURNS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AT WHICH POINT, AN AUTHORIZATION IS SIGNED AND PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PROCESS, SIGN AND PROVIDE COPIES OF THE RETURNS TO BE FILED (PAPER OR ELECTRONICALLY) WITH THE DESIGNATED GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. THE TAX RETURNS ARE THEN SIGNED BY THE ORGANIZATION, STAMPED WITH CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT AND TIMELY PLACED IN THE MAIL FOR FILING, OR THE FORM 8879 IS PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM ALLOWING ELECTRONIC FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c FVAP has a written conflict of interest policy in the organizations bylaws, which is designed to protect this tax-exempt corporations interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the corporation or any disqualified person as defined in Section 4958(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code and as amplified by Section 53.4958-3 of the Treasury Regulations and which might result in a possible excess benefit transaction as defined in Section 4958(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code and as amplified by Section 53.4958 of the Treasury Regulations. The Board of Directors and Executive Director both independently monitor and ensure compliance with this policy at meetings of the Board of Directors. In addition, FVAPs Employee Handbook has a conflict of interest policy: Employees and officials must not participate in activities involving the use of grant funds where there is a financial interest or benefit (a) to themselves, immediate family, partners, organization (other than a public agency in which he/she/they is serving as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee); or (b) to any person or organization with whom he/she/they is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment.Employees must avoid actions that result in, or create the appearance of: (a) using an official or grant-funded position for personal gain; (b) giving preferential treatment to a particular person or project; (c) losing independence or impartiality; (d) making a decision outside official channels; or (e) adversely affecting the confidence of the public in the integrity of the government or the program. FVAPs Executive Director ensures all employees sign the Employee Handbook and monitors compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Executive Director/CEOs compensation is determined by the Board of Directors and approved by that Board based on a vote performed within the last Board Meeting of the year. That vote is part of the overall FVAP Budget approval process and vote. FVAPs bylaws have guidelines for the Boards compensation decisions for key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Federal Tax Returns will be available at guidestar.org & charitynavigator.org. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 In-Kind Services = -$6000