Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $8.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 07/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-1818068
Organization Overview
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services, operating under the name Neighborhood Legal Services Mich, is located in Detroit, MI. 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 12/2021, Neighborhood Legal Services Mich employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Neighborhood Legal Services Mich 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, Neighborhood Legal Services Mich generated $8.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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
PROVIDE THE BEST LEGAL AND HOUSING ADVOCACY ASSISSTANCE TO THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 1,128 QUALIFIED LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT ARE IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SSI AND DISABILITY BENEFITS, BANKRUPTCY, DIVORCE, LANDLORD TENANT AND DUI ISSUES.
PROVIDE HOUSING ADVOCACY AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 644 HOUSEHOLDS REPRESENTING 1,283 HOMELESS OR NEAR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND VETERANS.
CHILD AND LAW RELATED EDUCATION IN 9 DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DPS) AND BEECHER SCHOOL DISTRICT. NLSM CONTRACT CONSULTANTS TAUGHT OVER 1,300 STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN 15 VARIOUS SUBJECTS SELECTED BY THE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS THROUGH FEDERAL TITLE II FUNDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leonard A Sanchez Executive Di | 20 | $116,806 | |
Thaddeus K Dean Jr Vice Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Lillian Bullard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Charles K Nolen Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Sandra Peppers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Danielle C Parker Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,199,965 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,999 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,205,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,242 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $8,228,206 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,715,887 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,806 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,806 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,409,617 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,553 |
| Other employee benefits | $262,130 |
| Payroll taxes | $207,565 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,460 |
| 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 | $140,198 |
| Information technology | $64,123 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $322,101 |
| Travel | $30,828 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $27,270 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,218,930 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $361,176 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,772 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $674,227 |
| 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 | $13,993 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $583,821 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,645,989 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $365,506 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $428,680 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $12,772 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $318,517 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,125,475 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $520,514 |
| 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 | $1,645,989 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services has recieved totaling $186,578.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Detroit Area Agency On Aging Detroit, MI PURPOSE: SENIOR SERVICES | $147,062 |
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $22,000 |
Ford Motor Co Fund Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: FORD RESOURCE AND ENGAGEMENT CENTER | $15,000 |
Comerica Charitable Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS FOR THE HOMELESS | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
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 |
Federal Community Defender Of Eastern District Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $785,609 | $8,484,506 |
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Detroit, MI | $1,645,989 | $8,228,206 |
Legal Aid Society Of Columbus Columbus, OH | $7,823,735 | $7,979,008 |
Community Legal Aid Services Inc Akron, OH | $7,391,622 | $8,507,942 |