Ohio State Legal Services Association
- Assets
- $8.9m
- Revenue
- $10.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 85
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 05/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-0718185
Organization Overview
Ohio State Legal Services Association is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1966. 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 12/2021, Ohio State Legal Services Association employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio State Legal Services Association 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 12/2021, Ohio State Legal Services Association generated $10.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OBTAIN EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR OUR CLIENTS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OHIO STATE LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (OSLSA) IS A NON-PROFIT COMMITTED TO SEARCHING OUT THE PATTERNS, CAUSES, AND SOLUTIONS TO THE REPETITIVE AND FUNDAMENTAL LEGAL PROBLEMS FACING LOW INCOME OHIOANS AND PURSUING THE LEGAL RECOURSE NEEDED TO ADDRESS THOSE PROBLEMS THROUGH ITS THREE COMPONENTS: SOUTHEASTERN OHIO LEGAL SERVICES (SEOLS) AND THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS (LASC), WHICH REPRESENT AND ADVOCATE FOR LOW-INCOME OHIOANS IN 36 OHIO COUNTIES, AND THE OHIO POVERTY LAW CENTER (OPLC) WHICH ENGAGES IN LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY. SINCE 1966, OSLSA HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF OHIO'S POOR OBTAIN AND KEEP HOUSING, SECURE PUBLIC BENEFITS, FIGHT VIOLATIONS OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS, AND WORKED WITH FAMILIES TO GAIN AND MAINTAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY. OSLSA HAS HELPED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS TO LIVE FREE OF FEAR AND ABUSE AND TO OBTAIN THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUSTAIN THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. OUR ADVOCATES ALSO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP ROLES IN COMMUNITY GROUPS, BOARDS, AND TASK FORCES WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen Mcgarvey Executive Director | Officer | 24 | $136,989 |
John Stevenson Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Taylor Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Allan Kisner Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Bonasera Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Branstool Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,127,180 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,774 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,177,954 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $547,051 |
| Investment income | $66,176 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $256,862 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,048,043 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,011,668 |
| 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. | $171,717 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,455 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,215,022 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $236,198 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,238,971 |
| Payroll taxes | $317,909 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,501 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $21,238 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $749,165 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,325 |
| Office expenses | $143,070 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $321,302 |
| Travel | $33,173 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,114 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,470 |
| Insurance | $25,777 |
| All other expenses | $3,752 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,692,068 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,010,924 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $459,970 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $766,614 |
| 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 | $162,704 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $446,479 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,010,363 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,857,054 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $734,357 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $115,762 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $9,608 |
| 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 | $222,787 |
| Total liabilities | $1,082,514 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,761,030 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,510 |
| 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 | $8,857,054 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Ohio State Legal Services Association has recieved totaling $3,424,523.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: Funding to support civil legal services for low-income and underserved Ohioans | $3,264,405 |
George Gund Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: OHIO POVERTY LAW CENTER OPERATING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
George Gund Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: OHIO POVERTY LAW CENTER OPERATING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
Ohio State Bar Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
Licking County Foundation Newark, OH PURPOSE: MULTI-YEAR GRANT, YEAR THREE | $15,000 |
Licking County Foundation Newark, OH PURPOSE: MULTI-YEAR GRANT, YEAR THREE | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
Ohio State Legal Services Association Columbus, OH | $8,857,054 | $10,048,043 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $10,863,496 | $9,551,747 |
Midpenn Legal Services Inc Harrisburg, PA | $12,492,160 | $10,083,039 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |
North Penn Legal Services Inc Pittston, PA | $3,610,200 | $8,536,778 |