Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1940. 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 12/2022, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Inc employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Law Reform Institute 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 12/2022, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Inc generated $7.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REFER TO SCHEDULE O, PAGE 37MASSACHUSETTS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES STATEWIDE ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP IN ADVANCING LAWS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES TO SECURE ECONOMIC, RACIAL, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL SERVICES TO BENEFIT THE POOR.
LEGAL SERVICES TO BENEFIT THE POOR - WEBSITE ADVOCATE
LEGAL SERVICES TO BENEFIT THE POOR FOR IMMIGRATION, HOMELESSNESS/HOUSING AND BENEFITS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamie Hoag ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Kenneth Berman ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Martha Koster ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tim Scalona Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Richard C Allen ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John J Carroll Jr ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,250,594 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,250,594 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,026,502 |
| Investment income | $24,764 |
| 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 | $7,472,258 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,095,810 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $572,691 |
| Payroll taxes | $241,134 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,217 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,763 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $148,143 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $457,168 |
| Travel | $9,060 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,270 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,684 |
| Insurance | $20,747 |
| All other expenses | $32,583 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,313,228 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,578,640 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,441,161 |
| 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 | $207,101 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47,463 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,328,957 |
| Total assets | $19,603,322 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $531,713 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $7,399,795 |
| Total liabilities | $7,931,508 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,073,015 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,598,799 |
| 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 | $19,603,322 |