Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $7.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 55
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 04/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-1364400
Organization Overview
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. 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, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation 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, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc generated $7.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 32.5% per year over the past 6 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 CREATE SAFE AND STABLE HOMES AND FAMILIES BY INSPIRING THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES PROJECT - THE SAFE & STABLE FAMILIES PROJECT IS DEVOTED TO HELPING SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE ACHIEVE SAFETY AND STABILITY. THROUGH ZOOM FAMILY LAW AND PROTECTIVE ORDER HEARINGS, MOBILE ADVOCACY EFFORTS, VIRTUAL SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, AND MORE, THE SAFE & STABLE FAMILIES TEAM AND THEIR VOLUNTEERS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT TO ATLANTA SURVIVORS THROUGHOUT THE COVID-19 CRISIS. IN 2021, THE PROJECT PLANNED AND WAS AWARDED FUNDING FOR AN INNOVATE EFFORT TO OPEN ITS FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED OFFICE AND MOBILE UNIT TO REACH SURVIVORS IN ATLANTA'S ISOLATED COMMUNITIES. SAFE AND STABLE HOMES PROJECT - OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PREVENT EVICTIONS, PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVICE, AND HELP TENANTS NAVIGATE THE OFTEN-INSCRUTABLE JUSTICE SYSTEM. IN THE SECOND YEAR OF COVID-19, OUR SAFE & STABLE HOMES PROJECT CONTINUED ITS PIVOT TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY, TRANSITIONING ALL SATURDAY LAWYER CLINICS AND TRAININGS TO REMOTE SERVICE, EXPANDING OUR HOUSING COURT ASSISTANCE CENTER (HCAC), AND VIRTUALLY RECRUITING MORE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS. IN 2021, HCAC BECAME ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN HELPING TENANTS NAVIGATE THE CONSTANT CHANGES TO THE LEGAL LANDSCAPE AND COURT PROCEDURES SURROUNDING EVICTIONS. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - THE NUMBER OF ATLANTANS WHO NEED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GREW EXPONENTIALLY DURING THE PANDEMIC. ADDITIONALLY, ATLANTA'S HISTORIC AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS AND EVICTION EPIDEMIC MEANT THAT FAMILIES NEEDED IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO KEEP THEM SAFE IN THEIR HOMES. IN 2021, OUR COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE TEAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE COVID-RELATED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND WORKED TO ADMINISTER A VARIETY OF ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AS THE AVAILABILITY OF AND REQUIREMENTS AROUND VARIOUS SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE CHANGED IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Lucas Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $155,050 |
Keith Millner Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $124,900 |
Martin Ellin Former Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $104,278 |
David Stainback Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Walter Davis Immediate Past Pres | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nancy Baughan President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,400,247 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,303,681 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,703,928 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $219,600 |
| Investment income | $703 |
| 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 | $6,971,906 |
| 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. | $279,951 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,995 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,668,284 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $111,470 |
| Other employee benefits | $391,704 |
| Payroll taxes | $283,338 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,051 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,476 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,022 |
| Office expenses | $107,723 |
| Information technology | $154,911 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $134,920 |
| Travel | $2,541 |
| 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 | $22,703 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $119,100 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,986,422 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,466,399 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $531,134 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $994,870 |
| 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 | $82,848 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $90,099 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $549,597 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,366 |
| Total assets | $3,717,313 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,734 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $418,174 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $34 |
| 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 | $86,344 |
| Total liabilities | $537,286 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,300,933 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,879,094 |
| 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 | $3,717,313 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aec Trust Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: STANDING WITH SURVIVORS | $10,000 |
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 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
Legal Services Alabama Inc Montgomery, AL | $4,865,497 | $12,594,890 |
Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $9,043,816 | $13,698,474 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc Orlando, FL | $10,144,490 | $11,067,426 |
Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc Miami, FL | $17,473,917 | $11,143,793 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc Lakeland, FL | $6,856,034 | $8,445,441 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
South Carolina Bar Columbia, SC | $17,865,633 | $9,322,223 |