Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland
- Assets
- $18.6m
- Revenue
- $15.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 142
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 12/1951
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-0866026
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1951. 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 Cleveland employed 142 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland 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 Cleveland generated $15.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND SECURES JUSTICE AND RESOLVES FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOW INCOME AND VULNERABLE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES AND WORKING FOR SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL AID PROMOTES EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME. LEGAL AID'S STRATEGIES IN ACHIEVING THIS GOAL INCLUDE: IMPROVING CLIENTS' ECONOMIC SECURITY THROUGH JOBS, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS; AND INCREASING CLIENTS' ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION. IN 2021, LEGAL AID: REMOVED EDUCATION BARRIERS FOR 97% OF CLIENTS WHO HAD BARRIERS TO EDUCATION; INCREASED CLIENTS' ASSETS BY $1.5 MILLION; DECREASED CLIENTS' DEBT BY $5 MILLION; AND INCREASED CLIENTS' ANNUAL INCOME BY OVER $942,000.
LEGAL AID IMPROVES SAFETY AND HEALTH FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME. LEGAL AID STRATEGIES IN ACHIEVING THIS GOAL INCLUDE: SECURING SAFETY AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND FOR OTHER VICTIMS OF CRIME; INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE; AND IMPROVING HEALTH AND SAFETY OF HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. IN 2021, LEGAL AID: INCREASED SAFETY FOR 98% OF CLIENTS FOR WHOM SAFETY WAS AN ISSUE; AND SECURED ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 84% OF CLIENTS FOR WHOM HEALTH INSURANCE WAS AN ISSUE.
LEGAL AID SECURES DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME. LEGAL AID'S STRATEGIES IN ACHIEVING THIS GOAL INCLUDE INCREASING AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IMPROVING HOUSING STABILITY, AND IMPROVING HOUSING CONDITIONS. IN 2021, LEGAL AID: PREVENTED 44% OF FORECLOSURES; AND PREVENTED 93% OF EVICTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colleen Cotter Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $192,800 |
Melanie Shakarian Director Of Development An | 40 | $165,411 | |
Thomas Mlakar Deputy Director For Advoca | 40 | $155,722 | |
Anne Sweeney Managing Attorney | 40 | $121,065 | |
Tonya Whitsett Managing Attorney | 40 | $119,883 | |
Tanzalea Daniels Director Of Finance And Ad | Officer | 40 | $108,826 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $999,412 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $366,985 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,194,748 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,219,482 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,780,627 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,500 |
| Investment income | $316,108 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$17,570 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $282,343 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$75,068 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,287,940 |
| 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. | $1,078,725 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $846,210 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,234,598 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,088,271 |
| Payroll taxes | $631,730 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $104,261 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $69,798 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $254,676 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $309,658 |
| Travel | $31,497 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $68,178 |
| Interest | $77,041 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $301,760 |
| Insurance | $92,406 |
| All other expenses | $317,519 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,863,003 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,122,602 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $309,506 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,820,092 |
| 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 | $154,646 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,250,671 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,902,310 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,568 |
| Total assets | $18,594,395 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $757,899 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $30,348 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,218,918 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $513,601 |
| Total liabilities | $2,520,766 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,953,135 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,120,494 |
| 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 | $18,594,395 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland has recieved totaling $40,149.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Healthy Lakewood Foundation Lakewood, OH PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $40,000 |
Swagelok Foundation Solon, OH PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $149 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $473,240 |
| Earnings | $168,140 |
| Net Contributions | $29,908 |
| Ending Balance | $671,288 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
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 |