Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 09/1942
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-0806284
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee employed 72 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 12/2021, Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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 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
GUARDIAN AD LITEM - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT MINORS IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY.
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.
EVICTION FREE MILWAUKEE (EFM) - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS FIGHTING EVICTION FROM THEIR HOMES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colleen Foley Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $146,548 |
Sunella Jones Ash VP - Finance | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter J Stone President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel D Blinka Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Occhetti Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan M Weisner Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $192,651 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $148,915 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,029,570 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $564,810 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,935,946 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,096 |
| Investment income | $32,678 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $80,739 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,561 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,334 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,063,190 |
| 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. | $148,919 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,784 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,503,060 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $519,500 |
| Payroll taxes | $211,907 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,690 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,449 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,137 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,191 |
| Office expenses | $56,876 |
| Information technology | $46,917 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $138,016 |
| Travel | $538 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,952 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,461 |
| All other expenses | $4,979 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,784,133 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,392,526 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $445,593 |
| 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 | $62,924 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,156,232 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,139,046 |
| Total assets | $5,196,321 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,019 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $25,928 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $105,947 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,932,133 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,158,241 |
| 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 | $5,196,321 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee has recieved totaling $531,462.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES/FOUNDATION GRANT; FORECLOSURE/REDEVELOPMENT | $298,796 |
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: CIVIL DIVISION | $107,954 |
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $33,602 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $30,878 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $30,878 |
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $957,473 |
| Earnings | $166,224 |
| Other Expense | $30,378 |
| Ending Balance | $1,083,744 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | $6,502,087 | $14,199,001 |
Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, IL | $6,414,739 | $5,402,017 |
Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $5,196,321 | $4,063,190 |
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,156,366 | $4,665,104 |
Liberty Justice Center Chicago, IL | $4,208,569 | $6,289,778 |
Business And Professional People For The Public Interest Chicago, IL | $13,543,972 | $3,404,355 |
Lawyers Committee For Better Housing Chicago, IL | $2,020,202 | $3,116,718 |
Latino Policy Forum Chicago, IL | $3,384,314 | $3,736,734 |
Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc Chicago, IL | $2,236,173 | $2,470,113 |
Gender Justice St Paul, MN | $1,864,775 | $2,374,483 |
Legal Rights Center Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $1,044,335 | $1,660,071 |
James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy Evanston, IL | $698,122 | $1,226,589 |