Public Interest Law Initiative
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 04/1980
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 36-3059660
Organization Overview
Public Interest Law Initiative, operating under the name Co Foley & Lardner, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1980. 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 08/2021, Co Foley & Lardner employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Co Foley & Lardner 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 08/2021, Co Foley & Lardner generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $963.3k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Co Foley & Lardner has awarded 220 individual grants totaling $2,475,964. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PILI ENGAGES, INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS THOSE ADVANCING EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PILI OPERATED A LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIP & GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP, ALUMNI AND PRO BONO PROGRAMS THROUGH WHICH IT CONNECTED LAW STUDENTS, LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES AND MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS LEGAL COMMUNITY WITH PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND PRO BONO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUAL, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED WITH THEIR LEGAL ISSUES.
PILI OPERATED A LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIP & GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP, ALUMNI AND PRO BONO PROGRAMS THROUGH WHICH IT CONNECTED LAW STUDENTS, LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES AND MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS LEGAL COMMUNITY WITH PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND PRO BONO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUAL, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED WITH THEIR LEGAL ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Bergmann Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $125,000 |
Sarah M Bernstein Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John J Bourke President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel B Lange Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kyle Petersen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimball R Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $819,111 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $819,111 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $27,234 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $302,666 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,149,011 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $306,000 |
| 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. | $130,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,700 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $304,329 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,570 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,496 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,975 |
| Fees for services: Management | $8,938 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,920 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,002 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,378 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,146 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,468 |
| Insurance | $8,449 |
| All other expenses | $16,084 |
| Total functional expenses | $963,287 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,951 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $24,785 |
| 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 | $13,399 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,974 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,793,899 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,668 |
| Total assets | $2,256,676 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,395 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $121,145 |
| 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 | $21,288 |
| Total liabilities | $163,828 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $518,357 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,574,491 |
| 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 | $2,256,676 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Public Interest Law Initiative has awarded $588,000 in support to 52 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS | $30,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS | $30,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS | $21,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS | $21,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS | $18,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS | $18,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Public Interest Law Initiative has recieved totaling $185,082.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, VETERANS AND THOSE FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $121,539 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Helen Brach Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT TWO LAW STUDENT INTERNS IN SUMMER TO PROVIDE LEGAL WORK FOR OR ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | $12,000 |
Mc Dermott Will And Emery Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL | | $11,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $43 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,254,750 |
| Earnings | $251,228 |
| Net Contributions | $122,513 |
| Grants | $70,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,558,491 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
Legal Services Of Eastern Mo Inc Saint Louis, MO | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |