Our Finances

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Our tax returns, audited financial statements and annual reports are available here. If you would like additional financial materials or information, please send your request to info@hbcfl.org.

“If I were to give the Center a grade, it would be 10 out of 10. I wish I had the money to give to the Center for all it provided me. The services help a lot of people and can help a lot more people in my same situation. Thank you so much.” —N.E., client

The Buhai Center is a public-private partnership, leveraging government grants, private donations, and donated labor from volunteers. The Buhai Center strives to meet the highest financial standards and operates with accountability, transparency, and efficiency, effectively turning every dollar donated into legal services for low-income Angelenos. The Buhai Center is proud of its record of keeping administrative costs to a minimum and utilizing the services of its dedicated volunteers to provide legal advice, counseling, preparation, and pro bono representation.

If you have any questions regarding the Center’s finances please contact info@hbcfl.org

Accountability

The Buhai Center’s financial records are regularly reviewed by county and state funders. The Buhai Center is audited annually by a certified public accountancy firm. The Center employs an accounting firm to prepare monthly financial statements and provide all accounting services.

The Buhai Center is a 501(c)(3) corporation formed under the laws of the Internal Revenue Service of the United States. Contributions to the Buhai Center are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

The Buhai Center’s EIN (tax ID) number is 95-3943493.

Where Does Our Money Come From?

-25% Individuals and Businesses: Donations from lawyers, accountants, other professionals, members of the public, businesses, and revenues from special events.

-68% Government: Funds from the County of Los Angeles utilizing federal monies and CalWORKs (welfare).

-5% Foundations: Includes grants from private and corporate foundations and civic organizations.

-2% Other: Includes the gross receipts from sales of the Buhai Center’s Family Law Basics book and investment income.

Efficiency: Here is how we Use Your Dollars to Help Low-Income Persons in LA.
Eighty-six cents out of every dollar we spend is devoted to legal assistance for low-income families and their children.