The Center For Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 09/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 41-1429410
Organization Overview
The Center For Computer Assisted Legal Instruction is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (W02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Center For Computer Assisted Legal Instruction employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Computer Assisted Legal Instruction 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 06/2022, Center For Computer Assisted Legal Instruction generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE USE OF COMPUTER-MEDIATED INSTRUCTION IN LEGAL EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CALI PUBLISHED OVER 1,200 WEB-BASED TUTORIALS TO 110,000 LAW STUDENTS AT OVER 200 US LAW SCHOOLS AND LEGAL AFFILIATES. THE WEB-BASED TUTORIALS WERE USED OVER 500,000 TIMES DURING THE YEAR. CALI PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE CLASSCASTER BLOGGING AND PODCASTING SERVICE, WHICH USED BY LAW FACULTY CLOSE TO 600,000 TIMES.CALI'S ELANGDELL PROJECTS PUBLISHED AND UPDATED OVER 50 ELECTRONIC BOOKS (CASEBOOKS AND REFERENCE TITLES) UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE FOR ALL LAW SCHOOLS AND LAW STUDENTS.CALI PRINTED, HOSTED AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 20,000 CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS. THERE ARE OVER 120 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND TO DATE, OVER 325,000 AWARDS HAVE BEEN GIVEN OUT SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PROGRAM.
THE A2J PROJECT IS AN AUTHORING SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS LEGAL AID ATTORNEYS, COURT ASSISTANCE OFFICERS AND OTHERS TO CREATE WEB-BASED GUIDED INTERVIEWS THAT ASSIST PRO SE USERS IN DETERMINING IF THEY QUALIFY FOR LEGAL SERVICES, COLLECTING INFORMATION FOR LEGAL FORMS AND EXPLAINING OPTIONS WHEN FILLING OUT FORMS.
CALICON (CALI CONFERENCE) WAS A HYBRID CONFERENCE IN 2022. IT TOOK PLACE ON JUNE 9-10 AT CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW IN CHICAGO, IL AND VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM WEBINAR. WITH A SINGLE TRACK, VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON ATTENDEES AND PRESENTERS SHARED THE SAME CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE. WE BROUGHT TOGETHER LAW SCHOOL FACULTY, LIBRARIANS, AND TECHNOLOGISTS WITH STRONG OPINIONS, GREAT IDEAS, INNOVATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR APPLICATION OF TECH IN LEGAL EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Mayer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $125,539 |
Elmer Masters Director Of Information Te | 40 | $117,871 | |
Deb Quentel Director Of Curriculum Dev | 40 | $109,269 | |
Browne Lewis Board Of Director Thru 1/22 | Trustee | 0.5 | $15,000 |
Kristina L Niedringhaus President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $3,000 |
Jennifer S Martin Board Of Director Thru 1/22 | Trustee | 0.5 | $150 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bitovi Provide Technological Services And Consu | 6/29/21 | $161,395 |
Mediacurrent Provide Technological Services And Consu | 6/29/21 | $107,013 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $38,182 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $51,147 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,329 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,743,101 |
| Investment income | $845 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $24 |
| 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 | $1,833,299 |
| 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. | $166,601 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,995 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $861,554 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,438 |
| Other employee benefits | $158,684 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,535 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,619 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $86,686 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,102 |
| Office expenses | $69,759 |
| Information technology | $99,943 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,126 |
| Travel | $14,467 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,350 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $323,291 |
| Insurance | $5,375 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,039,478 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $403,145 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $402,291 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,883 |
| 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 | $26,761 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $702,017 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,579,097 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $183,588 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $650,018 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| 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 | $833,606 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $745,491 |
| 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 | $1,579,097 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Center For Computer Assisted Legal Instruction has recieved totaling $66,297.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Accesslex Institute West Chester, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT/RESEARCH | $54,842 |
Accesslex Institute West Chester, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT/RESEARCH | $11,455 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rivervalley Consulting Services Inc Owensboro, KY | $418,804 | $4,530,776 |
The Center For Computer Assisted Legal Instruction Chicago, IL | $1,579,097 | $1,833,299 |
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Gateway Higher Education Cybersecurity Consortium Kirkwood, MO | $75,552 | $0 |
Onyx Business Solutions Incorporated Saint Louis, MO | $15,287 | $0 |
Winnebago Emerging Business Support Rockford, IL | $0 | $0 |