The Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1545522
Organization Overview
The Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc 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, Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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
LEGAL SERVICES & ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING W/HOMELESSNESS & POVERTY IN WASHINGTON, DC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL ASSISTANCE - THE LEGAL CLINIC THROUGH STAFF ATTORNEYS AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS AND PARALEGALS PROVIDED LOW-BARRIER, HIGH QUALITY, PRO BONO LEGAL HELP FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY. BECAUSE OF THE CONTINUING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, THE LEGAL CLINIC CONTINUED ITS SUSPENSION OF IN-PERSON INTAKE SESSIONS. INSTEAD, INTAKE IS CONDUCTED VIA PHONE. THROUGHOUT 2021, WE CONDUCTED 178 INTAKE SESSIONS WHERE OUR VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS OPENED 179 CASES. OUR STAFF ATTORNEYS ASSISTED AN ADDITIONAL 81 MATTERS. OVERALL, 83 CASES WERE RELATED TO SHELTER ISSUES (A NUMBER OF WHICH FOCUSED ON SECURING ACCESS TO SHELTER FOR FAMILIES WHO HAD BEEN UNLAWFULLY DENIED ADMISSION TO THIS LIFE-SAVING RESOURCE) AND 113 CASES INVOLVED HOUSING ISSUES (OFTEN RELATED TO SHORT- AND LONG-TERM HOUSING SUBSIDIES). THE REMAINDER WAS A MIX OF ISSUES CONCERNING CASH BENEFITS AND CIVIL ISSUES THAT INCLUDED CONSUMER MATTERS, DISCRIMINATION, DISABILITY RIGHTS, POLICE CONDUCT, IDENTIFICATION AND MORE.IN ADDITION, THE LEGAL CLINIC LEVERAGED $1.7 MILLION IN PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES FROM DC LAW FIRMS AND LAWYERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CLIENTS THOUGH OUR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT.
HOMELESS SERVICES ADVOCACY - THE LEGAL CLINIC WORKED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SHELTER FOR FAMILIES AND TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF THE HOMELESS SERVICES SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY RELATED TO THE PANDEMIC. STRATEGIES INCLUDED: BUDGET AND POLICY ADVOCACY; CLIENT TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT; AND ADMINISTRATIVE/AGENCY ADVOCACY. IN ADDITION, THE LEGAL CLINIC LEVERAGED OVER $43,000 IN PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST FAMILIES WHO WERE WRONGLY DENIED ACCESS TO SHELTER AND TO SUPPORT OTHER EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE SHELTER SYSTEM.
SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY -THROUGH LITIGATION; POLICY, BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY; AGENCY REFORM AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, THE LEGAL CLINIC ATTEMPTS TO IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CLIENTS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON ISSUES SUCH AS SUBSIDIZED AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LAND USE, AND THE INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC PROGRAMS. IN 2021, MUCH OF THE LEGAL CLINIC'S SYSTEMIC WORK FOCUSED ON MINIMIZING THE HARM OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON OUR CLIENT COMMUNITY, MANY MEMBERS OF WHICH ARE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TO THE VIRUS. TOWARDS THAT END, THE LEGAL CLINIC LEVERAGED OVER $513,000 IN DONATED LEGAL SERVICES WHICH HELPED THE ORGANIZATION TO ENGAGE MORE FULLY AND EFFECTIVELY IN ADVOCACY WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Mullahy Fugere ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 43.1 | $159,644 |
Leslie Plant Administrator | 42.4 | $115,905 | |
Becky O'brien Staff Attorney | 39.1 | $108,935 | |
Ann Marie Staudenmaier Staff Attorney | 29.7 | $103,064 | |
Amber Harding Staff Attorney | 40 | $102,148 | |
Nkechi Feaster Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $288 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $12,048 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $588,286 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,343,051 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,389 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,943,385 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $446 |
| 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 | $2,943,831 |
| 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. | $194,376 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,658 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,069,846 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $165,452 |
| Payroll taxes | $105,091 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $719 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,434 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $54,789 |
| Information technology | $40,636 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1 |
| Travel | $236 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $866 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,392 |
| Insurance | $16,384 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,697,936 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $296,152 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,096,840 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $994,692 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $73,500 |
| 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 | $8,079 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,208 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $114,152 |
| Total assets | $2,600,623 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,684 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $45,684 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,385,471 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,169,468 |
| 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 | $2,600,623 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $2,500 |
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