Massachusetts Legal Assistance
- Assets
- $11.9m
- Revenue
- $55.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 08/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-2790762
Organization Overview
Massachusetts Legal Assistance is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Massachusetts Legal Assistance employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Legal Assistance 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 06/2022, Massachusetts Legal Assistance generated $55.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $52.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Massachusetts Legal Assistance has awarded 173 individual grants totaling $237,712,957. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO IMPROVE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE LEGAL SERVICES COMMUNITY, THE LEGISLATURE, THE PUBLIC, THE BAR, AND THE JUDICIARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL SUPPORT TO LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS - MLAC AWARDS FUNDS AS GENERAL SUPPORT TO ELIGIBLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS WHICH PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME CLIENTS IN CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS.
MLAC WAS AWARDED TO MANAGE THE COVID EVICTION LEGAL HELP PROJECT, A GRANT FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO MANAGE AND COORDINATE A STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED TENANTS AND OWNER-OCCUPANTS. THE CELH PROJECT WILL PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE STATEWIDE TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AND OWNER-OCCUPANTS OF HOMES UP TO 3 FAMILIES WHO ARE AT 200% OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL IN COVID-RELATED EVICTION CASES. THE CELH PROJECT SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL WHO ARE ELIGIBLE.
MLAC WAS AWARDED, AS A COORDINATED STATEWIDE ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES (CSAL), A GRANT FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE (MOVA). THIS IS A CONTRACT THAT IS FUNDED THROUGH VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) FUNDING. THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT IS TO IMPLEMENT THE MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL LEGAL AID TO VICTIMS OF CRIME INITIATIVE (CLAVC) TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS (THE PROGRAMS) IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF CRIME WITH CIVIL LEGAL AID ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR VICTIMIZATION, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THOSE CRIME VICTIMS REFERRED BY MOVA. MLAC WILL SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR CLAVC. IT WILL EXERCISE APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT, IMPLEMENT FISCAL CONTROL, CARRY OUT REPORTING, AND MAKE SUB GRANTS TO THE PROGRAMS TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATIONS ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT'S TERMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynne Parker Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $180,668 |
Patricia Swansey Program Director | 35 | $119,023 | |
Michelle Deakin Director Of Communications | 35 | $117,512 | |
Azim Mazagonwalla CFO | Officer | 35 | $116,920 |
Tobey Johnson Technology Director | 35 | $115,413 | |
Carolyn Goodwin Program Director | 35 | $107,093 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $46,337,681 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,840,939 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,178,620 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $138,925 |
| Investment income | $50,218 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $55,367,763 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $47,781,784 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $394,578 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $376,550 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,376,560 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $157,558 |
| Other employee benefits | $182,590 |
| Payroll taxes | $130,259 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $84,688 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $152,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,257,110 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $519,296 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $493,526 |
| Travel | $4,165 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,389 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $52,551,003 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $658,084 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,690,544 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,631,491 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $843,341 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,302 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,685 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,862,447 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $633,494 |
| Grants payable | $1,862,179 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,495,673 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,914,670 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,452,104 |
| 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 | $11,862,447 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Massachusetts Legal Assistance has awarded $46,102,502 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | $11,244,054 |
Worcester, MA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | $10,496,959 |
SOUTH COASTAL COUNTIES LEGAL SERVICES PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | $6,420,980 |
NORTHEAST LEGAL AID PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | $5,931,409 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | $4,539,713 |
Framingham, MA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | $1,857,488 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Massachusetts Legal Assistance has recieved totaling $1,337,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Klarman Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT AND IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES FOR MASSACHUSETTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021 | $700,000 |
The Tripadvisor-Expedia Foundation Needham Heights, MA PURPOSE: FUNDING ANDD SUPPORT TO CIVIL LEGAL AID | $200,000 |
Klarman Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: TO SUPPORT THE GREATER BOSTON IMMIGRANT DEFENSE FUND FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021 | $125,000 |
Klarman Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: TO SUPPORT THE GREATER BOSTON IMMIGRANT DEFENSE FUND | $125,000 |
Landry Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
The Hyams Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: THE GREATER BOSTON IMMIGRANT DEFENSE FUND | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Legal Assistance Boston, MA | $11,862,447 | $55,367,763 |
The Bronx Defenders Bronx, NY | $22,219,409 | $47,367,976 |
New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated New York, NY | $25,035,859 | $38,430,652 |
Urban Justice Center New York, NY | $30,347,502 | $35,298,941 |
Legal Aid Society Of Suffolk County Inc Central Islip, NY | $7,050,468 | $26,836,106 |
Make The Road New York Jackson Heights, NY | $54,573,242 | $32,050,914 |
Neighborhood Defender Service Inc New York, NY | $10,646,465 | $24,309,566 |
Federal Defenders Of New York Inc New York, NY | $1,389,916 | $24,845,268 |
New Hampshire Public Defender Concord, NH | $31,382,569 | $24,100,755 |
Mobilization For Justice Inc New York, NY | $15,078,919 | $20,515,031 |
Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley White Plains, NY | $11,292,945 | $21,651,708 |
Greater Boston Legal Services Inc Boston, MA | $42,336,073 | $25,946,622 |