Nonprofit · EIN 94-1631809
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93721
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,952,598 | $11,884,811 | $67,787 | $14,021,112 | $6,045,146 | $7,975,966 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,350,758 | $11,326,441 | $3,024,317 | $9,449,602 | $1,541,423 | $7,908,179 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,923,424 | $10,895,612 | $1,027,812 | $6,643,192 | $1,759,330 | $4,883,862 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,867,645
- of which government grants
- $7,488,094
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $107,419
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$22,621
- Other revenue
- -$22,466
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $198,769
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,884,618
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,329,473
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $71,589
- Occupancy
- $864,860
- Travel
- $57,284
- Program services (functional)
- $9,501,991
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,352,742
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,078
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,449,602
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,021,112
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,045,146
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,975,966
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,294
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,111,085
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,864,881
- Gross receipts
- $11,997,902
- Employees
- 111
- Volunteers
- 156
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE KEZIRIAN | Executive Dir. Officer | 37.5 | $180,173 | $18,596 |
| PAUL MULLEN | CHIEF PROG. OFF. | 37.5 | $131,656 | $30,607 |
| DEBRA MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR OF ADMIN | 37.5 | $131,882 | $23,519 |
| STEPHANIE HAMILTON BORCHERS | DIRECTOR LIT & ADV | 37.5 | $129,032 | $23,915 |
| SHAWN JOOST | PRO BONO DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $125,858 | $25,291 |
| JONATHAN OTA | GENERAL COUNSEL | 37.5 | $123,641 | $23,746 |
| MAX HERNANDEZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM E MCCOMAS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMYA BURNEY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PANA LEE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DON FISCHBACH | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PONZELLA BRACKENS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT HAMLIN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT WOODWARD | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY REYNOSO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA GONZALEZ | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARTHA TAMAYO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RAMNIK SAMRAO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RILEY LEE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE KEZIRIAN | Executive Dir. Officer | 37.5 | $172,434 | $15,883 |
| PAUL MULLEN | CHIEF PROG. OFF. | 37.5 | $123,861 | $30,468 |
| STEPHANIE HAMILTON BROCHERS | LITIGATION DIRECTO | 37.5 | $123,861 | $22,622 |
| SHAWN JOOST | PRO BONO DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $123,861 | $20,825 |
| JONATHAN OTA | GENERAL COUNSEL | 37.5 | $121,136 | $20,935 |
| DEBRA MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR OF ADMIN | 37.5 | $121,136 | $19,201 |
| MAX HERNANDEZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM E MCCOMAS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMYA BURNEY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PANA LEE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DON FISCHBACH | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PONZELLA BRACKENS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT HAMLIN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA DE LA ROSA | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY REYNOSO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA GONZALEZ | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA TAMAYO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMNIK SAMRAO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIE REIMER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE KEZIRIAN | Executive Dir. Officer | 37.5 | $165,009 | $13,400 |
| PAUL MULLEN | CHIEF PROG. OFF. | 37.5 | $113,570 | $28,751 |
| LUISA MEDINA | DEV. DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $114,252 | $24,427 |
| DEBRA MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR OF ADMIN | 37.5 | $120,826 | $16,433 |
| TRICIA HERRERA | STAFF ATTORNEY | 37.5 | $108,818 | $15,231 |
| MARIA VARGAS | CONTROLLER | 37.5 | $109,149 | $14,090 |
| MAX HERNANDEZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM E MCCOMAS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMYA BURNEY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PANA LEE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| YE THAO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PONZELLA BRACKENS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT HAMLIN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA DE LA ROSA | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHONG MOUA | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA GONZALEZ | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA TAMAYO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMANDO LOPE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMNIK SAMRAO | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY MARTIN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIE REIMER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2115 KERN ST STE 200, FRESNO, CA 93721-2100
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHELLE KEZIRIAN, 2115 KERN STREET 200, FRESNO, CA 93721
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE KEZIRIAN, Exec Director
- Phone
- (800) 675-8001
- Website
- www.centralcallegal.org
- Return prepared by
- MOORE GRIDER & COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1631809 or by the name CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.THE ORGANIZATION'S REVENUE IS PRIMARILY FROM CONTRIBUTIONS, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES GRANT INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION GENERATES A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE.Expenses $9,501,991
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-1631809
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,021,112
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,997,902
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $11,952,598 | $11,884,811 | $14,021,112 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $14,350,758 | $11,326,441 | $9,449,602 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,923,424 | $10,895,612 | $6,643,192 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,538,575 | $10,746,927 | $5,467,674 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-1631809).
Questions about CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC is 94-1631809.
- Is CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHELLE KEZIRIAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,173 (MICHELLE KEZIRIAN, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,952,598, expenses of $11,884,811 and total assets of $14,021,112 at year end.
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