Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (I02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $452,215. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY PRACTICAL CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PRACTICING ATTORNEYS THROUGH THE USE OF LECTURES, BOOKS, AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT IN A CLASSROOM SETTING AND THROUGH ONLINE SERVICES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John M Reilly ESQ Exe Director | Officer | 37.5 | $279,936 |
Mary Anne Jensen Director Of Publications | 37.5 | $148,124 | |
Danielle Simmons Director Of Programs | 37.5 | $121,340 | |
Salvatore Ricciardone Director Of Philanthropy | 37.5 | $118,517 | |
Mark Woodbury Director Of Finance And Fa | 37.5 | $105,906 | |
Michael P Sams ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sea-dar Construction | 8/30/19 | $1,453,131 |
Binary Minds Inc | 8/30/19 | $153,781 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $664,892 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $144,316 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $809,208 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,656,597 |
| Investment income | $134,275 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$127,848 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$116,241 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,359,012 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $210,170 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $109,348 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,754 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,353 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,971,978 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $111,511 |
| Other employee benefits | $286,496 |
| Payroll taxes | $148,701 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,755 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,233 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $40,435 |
| Information technology | $354,273 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $160,357 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $42,902 |
| Interest | $29,945 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $595,220 |
| Insurance | $56,222 |
| All other expenses | $766,513 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,107,813 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $298,615 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,955,830 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,168 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $346,803 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $304,839 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $91,076 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,681,425 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,200,619 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $89,479 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $16,069,854 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $512,684 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $763,902 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $445,607 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,722,193 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,040,898 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,306,763 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $16,069,854 |
Over the last fiscal year, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc has awarded $210,170 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID INC PURPOSE: ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $41,236 |
METROWEST LEGAL SERVICES PURPOSE: ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $14,958 |
CPCS CHILDREN & FAMILY LAW PURPOSE: ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $13,650 |
NORTHEAST LEGAL AID PURPOSE: ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $23,781 |
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT PURPOSE: ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $73,485 |
GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES PURPOSE: ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $13,545 |