Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee 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 12/2023, Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee generated $6.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE MILWAUKEE AREA WHO ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIL DIVISION - PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY MILWAUKEE FAMILIES HAVING SERIOUS CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS IN THE AREA OF FAMILY, CONSUMER, PUBLIC BENEFITS, HOUSING, AND CIVIL RIGHTS LAW.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT MINORS IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY.
EVICTION FREE MILWAUKEE (EFM) - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS FIGHTING EVICTION FROM THEIR HOMES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter J Stone President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacey C Gerber Ward VP - Finance | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel D Blinka Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sunella Jones Ash Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sean O Bosack Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Louis B Butler Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $195,402 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $131,700 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,423,101 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,147,487 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,897,690 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $106,211 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,711 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $636 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,041,037 |
| 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. | $156,198 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,735 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,481,426 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $677,194 |
| Payroll taxes | $277,811 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,926 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,137 |
| Fees for services: Other | $444,438 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,359 |
| Office expenses | $49,713 |
| Information technology | $38,967 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $177,764 |
| Travel | $2,922 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,639 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,784 |
| All other expenses | $42,148 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,496,448 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $527 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,147,041 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $925,489 |
| 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 | $22,143 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,157,416 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,198,909 |
| Total assets | $6,451,525 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $169,677 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $36,343 |
| 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 | $264,769 |
| Total liabilities | $470,789 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,720,535 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,260,201 |
| 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 | $6,451,525 |