Legal Aid Of Western Michigan

Organization Overview

Legal Aid Of Western Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1977. 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 Of Western Michigan employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Of Western Michigan 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 Of Western Michigan generated $6.9m 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 $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SECURE JUSTICE AND PROTECT RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AND PAY FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CIVIL MATTERS BY THE PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSEL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR LEGAL SERVICES' GREATEST IMPACT IS OUTSIDE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, HELPING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LIVE AND WORK WITH STABLE SCHEDULES, ENSURING SENIORS LIVE SAFELY AND HEALTHILY, AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO ACCESS BETTER JOBS AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES. WE CLOSED 7,353 CASES, AND OUR SERVICES HELPED 17,917 CLIENTS AND THEIR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. THESE PEOPLE INCLUDE WORKING FAMILIES THREATENED WITH LOSING THEIR HOMES, SENIORS SUFFERING FROM ABUSE OR PREYED UPON BY SCAMMERS, TAXPAYERS WITH IRS DISPUTES, AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE ACHIEVING SAFETY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. 801 MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS WERE AMONG THOSE BENEFITING FROM OUR SERVICES. WE CONTINUED OUR LONGTIME PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE-SECTOR ATTORNEYS THROUGH OUR PRO BONO PROGRAM, REFERRING 171 CASES TO VOLUNTEERS. TO SUPPORT OUR VOLUNTEERS, WE OFFERED 15 TRAINING PROGRAMS IN 2021, REACHING 132 ATTORNEYS. WE EXPANDED OUR CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME MICHIGANDERS WHO HAD MADE A MISTAKE IN THE PAST, PAID THE PENALTY, AND EARNED A SECOND CHANCE. OUR RECORD EXPUNGEMENT WORK IS AN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT TOOL FOR CLIENTS, HELPING THEM BECOME BETTER CANDIDATES FOR JOBS AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. WE CONTINUED DELIVERING LEGAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO LOWER-INCOME WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES. WE PARTNERED WITH A PUBLIC LIBRARY TO PROVIDE CLASSES, AND WE DISTRIBUTED EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND FLYERS EXPLAINING LEGAL ISSUES TO EVERYDAY MICHIGANDERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Pamela Hoekwater
Executive Di
$126,958
Randy Smith
Director Of
$79,166
James Brunner
Board Vice P
$0
Alvin Bacon Jr
Board Secret
$0
Melissa Neckers
Board Presid
$0
Jenny Mcneill
Board Treasu
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$230,165
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,676,747
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,970,066
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,876,978
Total Program Service Revenue$29,628
Investment income $9,041
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 $6,915,647

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Legal Aid Of Western Michigan has recieved totaling $397,180.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Heart Of West Michigan United Way

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION

$128,398
United Way Of The Lakeshore Inc

Muskegon, MI

PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

$54,350
United Way Of South Central Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI

PURPOSE: ARPA RESPONSIVE GRANT

$50,000
United Way Of South Central Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI

PURPOSE: EVICTION PREVENTION

$49,500
Safe & Just Michigan

Lansing, MI

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CLEAN SLATE CAMPAIGN

$36,000
Senior Resources Of West Michigan

Muskegon, MI

PURPOSE: Care Serv for Older Adults

$29,423
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$560,243
Earnings$102,056
Other Expense$26,105
Ending Balance$636,194

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