Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION

EIN 47-1909862

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Affordable Housing & Tenant Rights Low-income Communities of color

Mission

LACCLA combines community lawyering with base-building organizing to prevent displacement and build power with low-income tenants of color across Los Angeles County.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LAW AND ACTION

The Los Angeles Center for Community Law and Action (LACCLA) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 that provides free legal services alongside tenant organizing to prevent displacement and protect housing rights in Los Angeles. LACCLA operates a mix of direct legal representation (eviction defense, habitability and fair housing matters), weekly community clinics and membership-based tenant organizing to support low-income families and tenants of color. In the last 2–3 years LACCLA has expanded its programmatic footprint through city contracting and foundation support, participated as a provider in eviction-defense efforts in Los Angeles, and reported significantly increased program service activity and revenue growth in its most recent fiscal filings. The organization maintains an active web presence, regular community meetings and partnerships with local tenant unions and community groups to advance housing justice.

Notable achievements

Direct eviction and housing representation

Provided direct legal representation and eviction-defense services to numerous low-income tenants and tenant associations, handling dozens of housing-related cases during recent fiscal years and supporting collective tenant actions to resist displacement.

Part of Los Angeles eviction-defense efforts

Served as a contracted/community provider in Los Angeles’ broader eviction defense initiatives, contributing legal services and organizing support to city and county programs focused on preventing homelessness and keeping tenants housed.

Secured foundation support for program growth

Received foundation grants and philanthropic support (including notable foundation funding in recent years) that enabled expanded clinics, organizing activities, and increased program service capacity.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.3M
Annual revenue: $1.2M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 47-1909862
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: laccla.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains an active organizational profile on major nonprofit information platforms and has an evaluated rating on a national charity rating service.

Identified as a grantee or program partner by regional foundations and community funders, reflecting philanthropic validation of its housing and organizing work.

Recognized by Los Angeles municipal programs and local coalitions as a community legal services and tenant-organizing partner in citywide eviction-defense and homelessness-prevention efforts.

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