Community Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $20.7m
- Revenue
- $20.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 232
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 11/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-1671562
Organization Overview
Community Legal Services Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1967. 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, Community Legal Services Inc employed 232 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Legal Services 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 06/2022, Community Legal Services Inc generated $20.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE POOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOR 56 YEARS, CLS HAS PROVIDED THE HIGHEST QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PHILADELPHIANS, WHILE ALSO ADVOCATING LOCALLY, STATE-WIDE AND NATIONALLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES. CLS IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST SOPHISTICATED, RESPECTED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS IN THE NATION. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST EXPERIENCED. IN THE PAST YEAR ALONE, CLS HAS HELPED ALMOST 9,100 PHILADELPHIANS, FIGHTING CONSUMER FRAUD AND PREDATORY LENDING, PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, ENSURING FAIR TREATMENT IN THE WORKPLACE, AND PROTECTING WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND THE ELDERLY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, CLS HAS SERVED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AT WHAT IS OFTEN THE MOST CRITICAL TIME OF THEIR LIVES, WHILE ASSISTING MILLIONS MORE THROUGH GROUND-BREAKING POLICY CHANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deborah Freedman Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $160,667 |
William E Gibbons Senior Attorney | 35 | $149,933 | |
Richard Weishaupt Senior Attorney | 35 | $149,433 | |
Amy Hirsch Managing Attorney | 35 | $148,566 | |
Sharon Dietrich Litigation Director | 35 | $145,250 | |
Katherine Gomez Senior Attorney | 35 | $144,083 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $324,760 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,437,829 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,864,375 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,626,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $142,908 |
| Investment income | $4,677 |
| 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 | $20,774,549 |
| 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 | $11,405,558 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $374,807 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,293,391 |
| Payroll taxes | $880,690 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $71,833 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,520,700 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,914 |
| Office expenses | $289,437 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,049,572 |
| Travel | $29,553 |
| 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 | $26,091 |
| Insurance | $88,967 |
| All other expenses | $88,217 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,934,507 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$3 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,269,170 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,692,204 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $211,739 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $5,753,600 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $240,673 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $362,846 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $164,372 |
| Total assets | $20,694,601 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,256,449 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $366,365 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $162,971 |
| 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 | $1,111,965 |
| Total liabilities | $2,897,750 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,249,350 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $547,501 |
| 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 | $20,694,601 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that Community Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $10,860,183.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO PUBLIC. | $8,159,443 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION | $1,000,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION | $500,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR BLACK AND LATINX COMMUNITIES | $175,000 |
Pennsylvania Interest On Lawyer Trust Account Board Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $170,000 |
Justice Action Network Washington, DC PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
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 |
Legal Aid Bureau Inc Baltimore, MD | $34,483,542 | $35,567,650 |
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 |
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 |
Maryland Legal Services Corp Baltimore, MD | $22,083,470 | $23,914,167 |