Iowa Legal Aid
- Assets
- $14.6m
- Revenue
- $13.6m
- Investments
- $480.1k
- Employees
- 201
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 09/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 42-1079227
Organization Overview
Iowa Legal Aid is located in Des Moines, IA. 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, Iowa Legal Aid employed 201 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Iowa 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, Iowa Legal Aid generated $13.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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
TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE THAT PROTECTS THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME IOWANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IOWA LEGAL AID HAS BEEN MEETING THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME IOWANS FOR MORE THAN FORTY YEARS. WE MAKE HOPE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE POSSIBLE FOR MORE THAN 32,000 IOWANS EVERY YEAR. WITH TEN REGIONAL OFFICES, IOWA LEGAL AID SERVICES CLIENTS IN EVERY COUNTY IN THE STATE OF IOWA. OUR FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE HELPS AT-RISK FAMILIES TO LIVE SAFELY AND OBTAIN INCOME SECURITY, HOUSING STABILITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. OUR EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ARE A CRITICAL LIFELINE FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED SUCH AS DISASTER VICTIMS, CHILDREN, SENIORS, VETERANS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicholas Smithberg Executive Director | Officer | 46 | $124,790 |
Gail Klearman Managing Attorney | 40 | $100,183 | |
Richard Davidson President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Anna Evans Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Melvin Shaw Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jackie Pullen Contract CFO | Officer | 36 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cfo Advantage Cfo And Payroll Svcs | 12/30/21 | $115,264 |
Ps Technologies Inc Software Onboarding | 12/30/21 | $177,250 |
Pro Cirrus Technologies Inc Cloud Desktop Supprt | 12/30/21 | $221,755 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $842,132 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $715,000 |
| Government grants | $9,660,825 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,267,531 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,485,488 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $77,021 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,793 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,939 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,573,795 |
| 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. | $157,984 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,203 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,980,908 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $422,404 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,821,239 |
| Payroll taxes | $543,030 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,979 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,535 |
| Fees for services: Other | $319,961 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $632,372 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $423,231 |
| Travel | $87,400 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $119,590 |
| Insurance | $59,577 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,714,399 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,326 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,113,024 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,982,777 |
| 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 | $28,796 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $302,169 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,264,009 |
| Investments—other securities | $480,140 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,214,845 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $192,673 |
| Total assets | $14,580,759 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $725,660 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $292,892 |
| 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 | $289,945 |
| Total liabilities | $1,308,497 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,999,249 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,273,013 |
| 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 | $14,580,759 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Iowa Legal Aid has recieved totaling $1,242,173.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Harold W Siebens Charitable New York, NY PURPOSE: PANDEMIC GENERAL OPERATING | $465,425 |
United Way Of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: IOWA LEGAL AID CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE, EVICTION SUPPORT, EXPUNGEMENTANDEMPLOYMENTBARRIERCLINICS | $216,000 |
United Way Of East Central Iowa Cedar Rapids, IA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT | $111,858 |
Harold W Siebens Charitable New York, NY PURPOSE: DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING | $80,600 |
Telligen Community Initiative West Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: IOWA LEGAL AID'S EVICTION DIVERSION PROJECT WILL STABILIZE THE HOUSING AND HEALTH OF MORE THAN 1,250 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH HELP DESKS AT THE POLK AND BLACK HAWK COUNTY COURTHOUSES THAT PROVIDE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE. | $50,000 |
United Way Of Johnson & Washington Counties Inc Coralville, IA PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAMS TO EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH AND DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS | $42,481 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $444,006 |
| Earnings | $67,675 |
| Net Contributions | $323,123 |
| Other Expense | $34,914 |
| Ending Balance | $799,890 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $13,119,781 | $18,613,271 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Project Harmony-Haven For Abuse Response Members Serving Our Omaha, NE | $47,319,096 | $20,341,905 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Inc St Paul, MN | $7,070,587 | $10,263,098 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Nebraska Omaha, NE | $4,357,559 | $10,934,705 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |