Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc is located in Orlando, FL. The organization was established in 1976. 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 12/2023, Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc employed 147 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida 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 12/2023, Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc generated $16.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE NO-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO THE MOST VULNERABLE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, HELPING THEM PROTECT THEIR FAMILIES, HEALTH AND LIVELIHOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IS A FULL SERVICE CIVIL LEGAL AID LAW FIRM THAT PROMOTES LEGAL AID FOR ALL. APPROXIMATELY 92% OF LOW-INCOME AMERICANS' DO NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH OR ANY LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR A CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SEE LSC 2022 JUSTICE GAP REPORT). NEARLY ONE MILLION PEOPLE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA QUALIFY FOR OUR SERVICES. OUR LAWYERS AND ADVOCATES PROVIDE NO-COST LEGAL AID, HELPING APPROXIMATELY 10,000 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA EACH YEAR. WE HELP VULNERABLE AND LOW INCOME PEOPLE RESOLVE CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES, INCLUDING PROTECTING THEIR FAMILIES, HEALTH AND LIVELIHOOD.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Ross-Andino President/ Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sherri Akin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Bartley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Owens Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sakeena Nix Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cmg Orlando Tv Advertising | 12/30/23 | $250,600 |
Charter Tech Services It Services And Consulting | 12/30/23 | $205,498 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,454,560 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,514,813 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,969,373 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,500 |
| Investment income | $58,823 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,485 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $507,679 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,545,860 |
| 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. | $346,990 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $277,603 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,773,619 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $261,125 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,561,735 |
| Payroll taxes | $594,103 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35,681 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $70,088 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,999 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $426,940 |
| Office expenses | $201,569 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $678,856 |
| Travel | $201,737 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $20,929 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $158,997 |
| Insurance | $231,825 |
| All other expenses | $148,614 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,872,670 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,427,493 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,808,845 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $829,299 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,219 |
| 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 | $369,892 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,402,858 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,040,173 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $700,462 |
| Total assets | $15,590,241 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $674,136 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,437,620 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $4,149 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $621,430 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $770,317 |
| Total liabilities | $5,507,652 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,543,406 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $539,183 |
| 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 | $15,590,241 |