Based in OAKLAND, CA, FIRST DISTRICT APPELLATE PROJECT operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $3.2M in revenue, $3.2M in expenses, $1.6M in total assets for fiscal year 2025.
The mission of the First District Appellate Project is to provide vigorous representation for those who cannot afford counsel in criminal, juvenile, and civil commitment appeals; to train and support appellate attorneys; and to advance the law in pursuit of a fair and compassionate justice system.
How First District Appellate Project divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.2M | $3.2M | $1.6M |
| 2024 | $3.3M | $3.2M | $1.8M |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $3.4M | $1.8M |
| 2022 | $3.4M | $3.4M | $1.5M |
| 2021 | $3.1M | $3.0M | $1.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.1M to $3.2M (+3%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
