Legal Aid Society Of Columbus
- Assets
- $7.8m
- Revenue
- $8.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 98
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 07/1961
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-4416407
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Society Of Columbus is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1961. 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, Legal Aid Society Of Columbus employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Columbus 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, Legal Aid Society Of Columbus generated $8.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN CENTRAL OHIO THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS (LASC) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD COMPRISED OF ATTORNEYS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. LASC WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1954 THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION AND UNITED WAY. LASC PROVIDES LEGAL AID IN CIVIL MATTERS TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS LIVING AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES IN OUR SIX COUNTY SERVICE AREA - DELAWARE, FRANKLIN, MADISON, MARION, MORROW, AND UNION. SINCE 1954, LASC HAS GIVEN A LEGAL VOICE TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FACING CRITICAL, LIFE-CHANGING LEGAL PROBLEMS - FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, VETERANS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. LASC PARTNERS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO EXTEND OUR REACH AND ADDRESS ISSUES THAT HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON FAMILY ECONOMIC STABILITY AND ON POLICIES/PROCEDURES THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janica A Pierce Tucker President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Mcgarvey Executive Director | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Chandra Brown Enter 921 Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leah Sellers Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Marie Sferra Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Alexander Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,110,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,403,403 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,513,803 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $195,556 |
| Investment income | $74,369 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $195,280 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,979,008 |
| 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 | $4,505,607 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $231,580 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,239,105 |
| Payroll taxes | $341,962 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,210 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,094 |
| Fees for services: Other | $566,750 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $166,326 |
| Information technology | $6,706 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $566,599 |
| Travel | $15,955 |
| 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 | $53,256 |
| Insurance | $25,293 |
| All other expenses | $19,551 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,904,726 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,244,666 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $381,776 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $136,962 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,143 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,933,566 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $94,622 |
| Total assets | $7,823,735 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,234,758 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $31,879 |
| 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 | $674,593 |
| Total liabilities | $1,941,230 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,882,505 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $7,823,735 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Legal Aid Society Of Columbus has recieved totaling $568,057.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES | $166,935 |
Cardinal Health Foundation Dublin, OH PURPOSE: SDOH | $140,000 |
National Health Law Program Inc Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP | $100,000 |
United Way Of Central Ohio Inc Columbus, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $75,000 |
United Way Of North Central Ohio Inc Marion, OH | | $25,000 |
Ohio State Bar Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $79,188 |
| Ending Balance | $79,188 |
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 |