Pisgah Legal Services
- Assets
- $13.4m
- Revenue
- $8.1m
- Investments
- $156.5k
- Employees
- 122
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Founding
- 05/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 56-1191115
Organization Overview
Pisgah Legal Services is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1980. 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, Pisgah Legal Services employed 122 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pisgah Legal Services 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, Pisgah Legal Services generated $8.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.7% 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 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES: IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO HELP MORE THAN 7,400 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO WERE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO ESCAPE ABUSE AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES. STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS HELP VICTIMS SECURE COURT PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO IMPROVE THEIR SAFETY, AND ALSO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE, SUCH AS CHILD CUSTODY, DIVISION OF MARITAL PROPERTY, HOUSING PROBLEMS, INCOME, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SO THAT VICTIMS CAN ESTABLISH NEW LIVES APART FROM THEIR ABUSERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATES WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO REDUCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN AREA COMMUNITIES AND TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS. 33% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CLOSED CASES INVOLVED LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE.
- HEALTH, JUSTICE, AND MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP: PARTNERSHIPS WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO INTEGRATE LEGAL AID WITH HEALTH CARE TO IMPROVE HEALTH FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND AND PURCHASE AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE IN NINE COUNTIES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THIS EDUCATION OCCURRED THROUGH THE MEDIA.
- LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR: HELPS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ADDRESS CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUES, INCOME SHORTFALLS, AND MANAGE THEIR LIMITED RESOURCES.
- HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION: PREVENTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FROM LOSING THEIR HOMES TO EVICTION OR FORECLOSURE. SECURES DECENT, AFFORDABLE, AND STABLE HOUSING. 29% OF CASES CLOSED IN 2021 PRESENTED AS HOUSING ISSUES. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 1,205,223 - ELDER LAW: HELPS SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. PROTECTS SENIORS FROM FINANCIAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OR HARASSMENT. ASSISTS WITH END-OF-LIFE PLANNING. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 307,412 - CHILDREN'S LAW PROJECT: HELPS DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AVOID HOMELESSNESS, ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS MEDICAL CARE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ESCAPE SITUATIONS OF ABUSE. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 172,599 - INCOME SECURITY: OBTAINS AND PROTECTS PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, INCLUDING SNAP, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND OTHERS. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 165,798 - JUSTICE FOR ALL PROJECT: HELPS ELIGIBLE IMMIGRANTS COMPLY WITH TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO WORK LEGALLY. ADDRESSES OTHER BASIC NEEDS SO THAT IMMIGRANTS MAY LIFT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 18 OF THE WESTERNMOST COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA. SOME IMMIGRANTS ARE SERVED IN OTHER PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 268,767 - VOLUNTEER LAWYERS/HOTLINE: RECRUITS AND TRAINS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER LAWYERS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTS. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 447,028 (NOT INCLUDING 727,035 DONATED ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL TIME) - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: INCREASES JOBS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH LEGAL ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, CHURCH GROUPS, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 207,169 ALL AMOUNTS ABOVE ARE ADJUSTED TO REMOVE THE VALUE OF DONATED SERVICES NOT REPORTED AS INCOME ON FORM 990.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Barrett Executive Di | Officer | 45 | $166,083 |
Jaclyn Kiger COO | Officer | 40 | $95,991 |
Jorge Redmond Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Noor Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Claudia Hawkins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shelley Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $72,480 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $66,808 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,145,094 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,796,902 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,280 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,081,284 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,671 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $27,035 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,591 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,135,399 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $371,178 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $317,495 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $158,748 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,717,879 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $280,384 |
| Other employee benefits | $887,221 |
| Payroll taxes | $373,625 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,930 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $6,149 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,307 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $534,595 |
| Information technology | $100,307 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $110,875 |
| Travel | $7,411 |
| 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 | $109,602 |
| Insurance | $31,409 |
| All other expenses | $18,784 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,908,151 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,660 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,838,425 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $762,899 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,582 |
| 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 | $94,627 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,168,725 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,344,980 |
| Investments—other securities | $156,526 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $400 |
| Total assets | $13,378,824 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $283,289 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,861,983 |
| 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 | $3,010 |
| Total liabilities | $3,148,282 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,247,461 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $983,081 |
| 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 | $13,378,824 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Pisgah Legal Services has recieved totaling $17,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Womens Fund Of The Blue Ridge Inc Boone, NC PURPOSE: Legal Services | $15,000 |
Brighton Foundation Trust Cashiers, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,299,884 |
| Earnings | $40,759 |
| Admin Expense | $1,307 |
| Ending Balance | $1,501,506 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
South Carolina Bar Columbia, SC | $17,865,633 | $9,322,223 |
Legal Services Of Northern Virginia Inc Fairfax, VA | $4,319,530 | $7,978,477 |
Center For Responsible Lending Durham, NC | $10,481,758 | $6,504,480 |
National Right To Work Legal Defense & Education Foundation Inc Springfield, VA | $44,865,136 | $9,345,910 |