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151		Oakland, CA
152		REDWOOD CITY, CA
153		AUBURN, CA
154		SACRAMENTO, CA
155		Berkeley, CA
156		HANFORD, CA
157		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
158		SEASIDE, CA
159		Sacramento, CA
160		San Mateo, CA
161		OAKLAND, CA
162		SCOTTS VALLEY, CA
163		San Jose, CA
164		Alpine, CA
165		SACRAMENTO, CA
166		STOCKTON, CA
167		SAN MATEO, CA
168		OAKLAND, CA
169		CONCORD, CA
170		San Francisco, CA
171		FREMONT, CA
172		ALAMEDA, CA
173		BERKELEY, CA
174		Oakland, CA
175		San Francisco, CA
176		San Francisco, CA
177		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
178		CARMEL, CA
179		OAKLAND, CA
180		Berkeley, CA
181		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
182		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
183		HAYWARD, CA
184		BERKELEY, CA
185		Stockton, CA
186		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
187		San Francisco, CA
188		DUBLIN, CA
189		KING CITY, CA
190		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
191		GLENDORA, CA
192		Los Angeles, CA
193		LOS ANGELES, CA
194		San Diego, CA
195		CAMARILLO, CA
196		Rancho Cucamonga, CA
197		Redlands, CA
198		SANTA BARBARA, CA
199		SANTA MONICA, CA
200		LOS ANGELES, CA

BayLegal") provides free civil services to low-income residents.

PROMOTE THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS, TO FOSTER THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, TO ENCOURAGE COLLEGIALITY AND TO MAINTAIN COOPERATION BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS AND THE JUDICIARY, TO FURNISH EXCELLENT INDIGENT CRIMINAL DEFENCE, TO ASSIST THE PUBLIC IN ACCESSING LEGAL SERVICES, TO PROVIDE AND RECOGNIZE PUBLIC SERVICE AS IT RELATES TO THIS MISSION, AND TO ADVANCE THE FAIR AND EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR ALL. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO REPRESENTED OVER 20,000 INDIGENTS IN LEGAL MATTERS, EXPLAINED LEGAL RIGHTS TO APPROXIMATELY 20,000 INDIVIDUALS, RESOLVED 30 FEE DISPUTES BETWEEN ATTORNEYS AND THEIR CLIENTS, SUPPLIED ATTORNEYS FOR A MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM FOR THE HIGH SCHOOLS, SUPPORTED LAW DAY PROGRAMS, SUPPLIED ATTORNEYS FOR THE LAW RELATED QUESTION AND ANSWER CLINICS OFFERED AROUND THE , SPONSORED CALL-IN RADIO SHOW "YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS", DISTRIBUTED OVER 1,000 PAMPHLETS EXPLAINING LEGAL RIGHTS.

TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS OF LAWYERS WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS, THROUGH EDUCATION, INTERACTION, LEADERSHIP, AND PHILANTHROPY

CALIFORNIA STATE-CHARTERED SERVING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL.

Our mission is to help children, , and their families address issues and problems via Prevention by reaching before their problems become crises, and via Intervention through the provision of support services to entangled in the juvenile justice system. BYA helps to build capacity within individuals to reach their innate potential.

PROMOTES AND CONDUCTS RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO ATTRACT PEOPLE INTO A POSITIVE CHRISTIAN WITNESS, AND BY REASON THEREOF, TO DETER SUCH PEOPLE FROM ACTIONS WHICH MIGHT BE UNLAWFUL, UNWISE OR ANTI-SOCIAL.

WE USE THE POWER OF THE LAW TO PROTECT HEALTH, PRESERVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE.

is a tax exempt corporation organized to provide a high-quality, affordable, and challenging legal education for all applicants who meet the academic requirements.

The purpose of the is to provide grants to Law Enforcement Personnel and their families at time of emergency need.

PROVIDES SAFETY, SUPPORT AND HEALING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE ABUSE IN AN INTIMATE , AND EDUCATE THE TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUR SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, SUPPORT GROUPS, LEGAL SERVICES, EMERGENCY and TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES.

The , ("NCYL"), advances justice by defending the rights of children and improving the systems impacting their lives. We focus on complex challenges that disproportionately impact children and communities of color and on solutions that require multiple public systems to change their policies, practices and culture. almost five decades, we have led cross-sector campaigns that weave together research, public awareness, demonstration projects, policy advocacy,coalition building, technical assistance, and litigation, when necessary.

EDUCATION IN GUN SAFETY:ENCOURAGEMENT OF ORGANIZED RIFLE, SHOTGUN AND PISTOL SHOOTING AMONG CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND RESIDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO MAINTAIN A SHOOTING FACILITY FOR USE BY MEMBERS AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Social Services providing a number services such as: Mental Health for Adult, Youth and Older Adults, Refugee Program, Refugee Foster Care, Immigration Legal Services, Inmate Services, CORAL After School Programs, Youth Center, Senior Nutrition Program, and Disaster Relief recovery from flood damage and Shared Housing.

TRAINING EVENTS: MEMBERS ATTEND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SESSIONS AT A LOCAL CHAPTER LEVEL OR LEVEL ALONG WITH EXTENSIVE EXHIBITS WITH HUNDREDS OF VENDORS DEMONSTRATING THE NEWEST AND MOST RELEVANT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.

THE PURPOSE OF SMCTLA IS TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, TO PROMOTE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND TO UPHOLD THE HONOR AND COMPETENCE OF THE PROFESSION OF LAW.

SUPPORT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND YOUTH CHARITIES.

THE IS NONPROFIT BENEFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO ENCOURAGE PROMOTE EDUCATION THROUGH VOLUNTARY GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR STUDENT LOANS WHICH AID WORTHY STUDENTS REGISTERED AT THE THREE ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.

SCHOLARSHIPS

SECTION 1.03. THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF 501(C)4 OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA BY PROMOTING, FOSTERING PERPETUATING THE SPORT OF RIFLE, PISTOL, SHOTGUN SHOOTING, ARCHERY, FIRST AID, ENCOURAGING THE SAFE HANDLING OF FIREARMS, CONSERVATION OF ALL NATURAL RESOURCES WILDLIFE, SUPPORTING OF STATE FEDERAL FISH GAME LAWS, ARRANGING FOR FACILITIES WHERE THESE OBJECTIVES CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED. THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT, EXCEPT TO AN INSUBSTANTIAL DEGREE, ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES OR EXERCISE ANY POWERS THAT ARE NOT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT CARRY ON ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED TO BE CARRIED ON BY A CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER 501(C)4 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS.

Provides pro bono assistance to low-income County residents and litigants.

THE BETTERMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF THE AND THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION.

TO ENHANCE THE ENFORCEMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE LAWS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA COVERED BY THE MASTER AGREEMENT.

THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ASSISTING LOW INCOME MEMBERS WITH HOUSING, HEALTH, IMMIGRATION, PUBLIC BENEFITS, CRIMINAL RECORDS, EDUCATION RIGHTS, JUVENILE DEFENSE, CONSUMER DEBT, HOMELESSNESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES, WHILE PROVIDING CLINICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS TO PREPARE THEM TO BE SKILLED AND PRINCIPLED ADVOCATES COMMITTED TO FINDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY.

LSPC organizes communities impacted by the criminal justice system and advocates to release incarcerated people, to restore human and civil rights and to reunify families and communities.

NCLR is a legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human of , gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education. NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm that litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ community; provides free legal assistance to LGBTQ people and their legal advocates; and conducts community education on LGBTQ issues.

BACLF supports the educational and charitable missions of the National Lawyers Guild-San Francisco and the San Francisco Tenants Union.

IS A STATEWIDE FOUNDATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BUILD A BETTER JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS. EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAWYERS, JUDGES, AND ACTIVISTS TO CREATE A MORE DIVERSE LEGAL PROFESSION, A FAIR JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND A BETTER .

EAST OAKLAND DREAMERS WAS FOUNDED IN 2009 TO HELP UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR COLLEGE DREAMS. SINCE THEN, OUR NON-PROFIT HAS EXPANDED ITS VISION OF TRANSFORMATIVE STRUGGLE AND CRITICAL HOPE. EAST OAKLAND DREAMERS BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF EDUCATION TO COMBAT INSTITUTIONAL, SYSTEMIC, AND STRUCTURAL OPPRESSION. WE PROMOTE CRITICAL RESISTANCE THROUGH MENTORSHIP, IN-SCHOOL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. WE WORK FOR EQUITY BY PROVIDING UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH ACADEMIC PREPARATION, AND COLLEGE ACCESS AND PERSISTENCE SUPPORT. IN ORDER TO ENSURE ALL YOUTH CAN ACCESS THESE SERVICES, WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, LEGAL HELP, AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CREATING INTERGENERATIONAL CHANGE FOR OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

YA PROVIDES ASSISTANCE and EDUCATION ON PREVENTING VIOLENCE TO , FAMILIES and TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS and OTHER ORGANIZATIONS,and TRAINS TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN LIVES and THEIR COMMUNITY. IT ALSO SUPPORTS VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE and THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED.

Supports class action public interest litigation and awards grants in areas of human and civil rights, elimination of discrimination, environmental justice and relief of poverty. Provides technical support, advice/counseling, training, and representation to public interest lawyers.

THE GROUP TAKES ACTION ON QUESTIONS OF LAW AND JUSTICE THAT AFFECT THE LGBT COMMUNITY; STRENGTHENS PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL TIES AMONG LGBT MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; BUILDS COALITIONS WITH OTHER LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS TO COMBAT ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION; PROMOTES THE APPOINTMENT OF LGBT ATTORNEYS TO THE JUDICIARY, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS IN THE ; FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS LGBT LAW STUDENTS AND FELLOWSHIPS PUBLIC INTEREST WORKING ON LGBT ISSUES, AND PROVIDES A FORUM THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION OF CONCERN TO MEMBERS OF THE LGBT LEGAL COMMUNITY. BALIF ALSO SUBMITS AMICUS BRIEFS IN CASES AFFECTING THE LGBT COMMUNITY, SPONSORS RESOLUTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES OF CALIFORNIA BAR ASSOCIATION, PROVIDES LGBT-FOCUSED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND ENDORSES CANDIDATES JUDICIAL OFFICES AND LEGAL ELECTED POSITIONS.

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND/OR THE UNDERGROUND STREET ECONOMY TO CREATE A POSITIVE CHANGE IN LIVES AND COMMUNITIES

Raise funds to support educational, financial hardship and catastrophic needs of law enforcement families

THE SUMMER LEGAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, FULL-TIME SUMMER EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND FOLLOW-UP MENTORING AND EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES.

The is a nonprofit religious organized under the California Nonprofit Religious Corporation Law for religious purposes, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The primary objective of the is to serve as an endowment fund auxiliary organization to Quail Lakes Baptist Church of Stockton, CA

THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION IS THE CHARITABLE ARM SABA-NC. THE FOUNDATION (1) AWARDS FELLOWSHIPS TO LAW STUDENTS and RECENT GRADS TO HELP FURTHER THE MISSION SABA-NC AND (2) AWARDS SPONSORSHIPS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS, AND CAUSES.

The strives to prevent homelessness, preserve affordable housing, and protect the diversity of San Francisco. We work toward these goals by providing emergency rental assistance and by helping low-income tenants gain equal access to the law in order to assert their rights in court.

PROVIDE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND ALCOHOL COUNSELLING AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONGST ITS MEMBERS; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE USA AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM, AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE US FROM HER ENEMIES WHOMSOEVER.

INDIRECTLY, THROUGH THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO DISABLED VETERANS. WEARE ACTIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PUTTING ON SPECIAL EVENTS OF A PATRIOTICAND COMMUNITY INTEREST, SUCH AS JROTC AND HEPATITIS-B AWARENESS, THOSEIN CELEBRATION OF VETERANS EVENTS, AND THOSE HONORING OUR LOCALCOMMUNITY LEADERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL OF ALL TYPES AND LOCALPOLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS, WHICH HEIGHTENS A CLOSER BOND BETWEEN THECOMMUNITY AND THOSE WHO SERVE THEIR SAFETY AND WELFARE. TYPICAL EVENTSARE (THESE VARY BY YEAR): POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND PARKRANGERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS NIGHTS; AND OTHERSIMILAR EVENTS.

THE EXEMPT PURPOSE LOCAL NO. 18 IS TO IMPLEMENT THE EXERCISE THE NATURAL RIGHT WORKERS TO ORGANIZE THAT THEY MAY MORE SECURELY WORK WITH DIGNITY; TO ENABLE ITS MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN SELF-GOVERNMENT; TO UNITE ONE LOCAL WORKERS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP, REGARDLESS RELIGION, RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR SEX TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES FOR THE MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, THROUGH ADVANCEMENT OUR STANDING IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN THE LABOR MOVEMENT AND THROUGH OTHER LAWFUL METHODS; TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND TRAINING FOR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS, TO SAFEGUARD AND PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLE FREE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, THE RIGHTS WORKERS, AND THE SECURITY AND WELFARE ALL THE PEOPLE BY POLITICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITY; TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTION AND PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THE CHERISHED TRADITIONS DEMOCRACY.

For over 100 years, IILA has been providing diverse social service including free or low-cost preschool education, refugee resettlement, human trafficking and immigration legal services for low-income individuals and families throughout County.

TO SERVE BOYS AND GIRLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING VALUES-BASED PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE CHARACTER AS DEFINED BY THE SCOUT OATH AND THE SCOUT LAW.

To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values the Scout Oath and Law.

The corporation shall promote, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time granted it by the and in accordance with the congressional charter, bylaws, and rules and regulations the , the scouting program promoting the ability boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and others, training them in scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism,courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the .

The of the Valleys ("UWIV") was organized under the lawsof the State of as a nonprofit public benefit corporation inRiverside, , in 1931. UWIV works in partnership with localleaders, businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, andindividuals to unite people, ideas, and resources to improve lives. UWIVfights for education, financial stability, and housing for every person inour Western Riverside County. This mission is accomplished by administeringlocal programs and initiatives through funds raised in the community-widecampaign. Additionally, UWIV facilitates and distributes funds to localnonprofit organizations based on local needs identified by volunteers andcommunity members. UWIVs activities are carried out through the efforts ofapproximately 2,500 volunteers each year, including company campaigncoordinators and donors who have been invited to help make funding decision.

To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values the scout oath and law.

TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CIVIL SERVICES TO VULNERABLE COUNTY RESIDENTS.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS - SEE PART XV FOR DETAIL

TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST ATTORNERYS AND JUDGES.

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