Lakeshore Legal Aid
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $14.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 316
- Location
- Warren, MI
- Founding
- 07/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-1850908
Organization Overview
Lakeshore Legal Aid is located in Warren, MI. 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, Lakeshore Legal Aid employed 316 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakeshore Legal Aid 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, Lakeshore Legal Aid generated $14.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 30.2% 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
STANDING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS, LAKESHORE LEGAL AID FIGHTS POVERTY AND INJUSTICE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL AND DIGNIFIED ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
- PROVIDED, WITHOUT CHARGE, LEGAL AND OTHER ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR QUALIFYING LOW INCOME PERSONS, OR PERSONS OTHERWISE WITHOUT ADEQUATE PERSONAL RESOURCES TO OBTAIN PRIVATE ASSISTANCE, AND WHO RESIDE IN, OR WHO HAVE LEGAL MATTERS IN, THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. - EXERCISED ALL METHODS OF ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION TO: - EMPOWER LOW INCOME PERSONS IN ADDRESSING THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND CONCERNS; - PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND ALL COMMUNITY RESOURCES; AND - PRESERVE THE DIGNITY OF CLIENTS. - PROVIDED SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH COUNSELING, ADVISEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Lowe CEO | Officer | 40 | $158,375 |
Terrie Fiehn CFO | Officer | 40 | $125,504 |
Katie Strickfaden COO | Officer | 40 | $111,110 |
Emily Calabrese Ch. Advocacy | Officer | 40 | $106,690 |
Joon Sung Litigation D | 40 | $104,269 | |
Eric Gregory Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,357,643 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,369,761 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,727,404 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,675 |
| Investment income | $1,119 |
| 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 | $14,759,346 |
| 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. | $609,840 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $555,831 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,380,658 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,839 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,612,472 |
| Payroll taxes | $662,899 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,602 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $375,108 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $526,197 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $517,404 |
| Travel | $10,906 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $73 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,924 |
| Insurance | $48,553 |
| All other expenses | $24,558 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,085,263 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,306,981 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,824,009 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,475 |
| 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 | $258,209 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,503 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,485 |
| Total assets | $6,435,662 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $776,366 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $50 |
| 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 | $2,855,557 |
| Total liabilities | $3,631,973 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,268,579 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,535,110 |
| 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 | $6,435,662 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Lakeshore Legal Aid has recieved totaling $93,621.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland County Bar Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: LEGAL ACCESS | $57,500 |
Safe & Just Michigan Lansing, MI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CLEAN SLATE CAMPAIGN | $36,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $121 |
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 |