Bay Area Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $8.3m
- Revenue
- $14.6m
- Investments
- $3.2m
- Employees
- 166
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Founding
- 07/1968
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 59-1171886
Organization Overview
Bay Area Legal Services Inc is located in Tampa, FL. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bay Area Legal Services Inc employed 166 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bay Area Legal Services 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, Bay Area Legal Services Inc generated $14.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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.
Since 2015, Bay Area Legal Services Inc has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $1,574,567. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES IS A REGIONAL, NON-PROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY LEGAL COUNSEL TO INDIVIDUALS AND NON-PROFIT GROUPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BALS STRIVES TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE, AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT TO LOW- INCOME AND VULNERABLE CLIENTS BY PROACTIVELY RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AS THEY ARISE. SOME OF OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE PAST YEARS INCLUDE THE CREATION OF INNOVATIVE PROJECTS SUCH AS: -THE JUDGE DON CASTOR COMMUNITY LAW CENTER: PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS -SENIOR HOME OWNERSHIP PROTECTION PROJECT: SAVING HOMES OF ELDERS AND PRESERVING EQUITY -THE LEGAL INFORMATION CENTER: PROVIDING LEGAL INFORMATION TO INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING THEMSELVES IN FAMILY MATTERS IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY -L. DAVID SHEAR CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER: REPRESENTING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE ACHIEVE A PERMANENT AND LOVING FAMILY -FAIR HOUSING: FIGHTING AGAINST HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS -RELATIVE CAREGIVER PROGRAM: REPRESENTING RELATIVE CAREGIVERS WHO PROVIDE SAFETY AND STABILITY TO KIN CHILDREN OR ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS -SULPHUR SPRINGS: PROVIDING OUTREACH SERVICES IN A LOW- INCOME COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES HAVE HELPED COMMUNITY MEMBERS GAIN FINANCIAL, FAMILY AND ECONOMIC STABILITY IN THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY -FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND EVICTION DEFENSE: PROVIDING PREVENTION THROUGH MEDIATION AND MODIFICATIONS AND EVICTION DEFENSE FOR TENANTS OF SECTION 8 AND PUBLIC HOUSING -LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC: RESOLVING IRS ISSUES AND EDUCATING LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS -INDEPENDENCE PRESERVATION: PROVIDING EDUCATION AND REPRESENTATION REGARDING ADVANCE PLANNING DOCUMENTS SO THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT PLACED UNDER GUARDIANSHIPS -MEDICAL/LEGAL PROJECTS: SERVING CLIENTS IN A MEDICAL SETTING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDICAL PERSONNEL -VETERAN'S PROJECTS: SERVING HOMELESS VETERANS AND VETERANS AT LOCAL VETERAN'S HOSPITALS -LAWYERS HELPING KIDS: LEGAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN BY EXPANDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN AREAS OF HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, RELATIVE CAREGIVER, AND FAMILY LAW - THEREBY INCREASING THE ODDS THAT THESE CHILDREN WILL HAVE STABLE HOUSING AND CARE, AND REMAIN HEALTHY, SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY ON TRACK, AND READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED BAY AREA'S ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN 2021 VALUED AT $921,220.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Woltmann President And CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $202,028 |
Joan Boles Deputy Director | Officer | 37.5 | $141,476 |
Jp Lacasse COO | Officer | 37.5 | $131,795 |
Mary E Haberland Attorney-Team Leader | 37.5 | $117,143 | |
Clarence Martin Lawyer III Attorney | 37.5 | $116,881 | |
Lisa Brody Assistant Deputy Director | Officer | 37.5 | $116,031 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $232,109 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,293,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,106,079 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,631,288 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,265 |
| 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 | $14,637,942 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $310,981 |
| 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. | $686,282 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $364,241 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,982,285 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $285,045 |
| Other employee benefits | $979,402 |
| Payroll taxes | $616,095 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $138,092 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $167,163 |
| Information technology | $120,622 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,015,361 |
| Travel | $21,121 |
| 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 | $19,565 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,717,074 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $439,786 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,700,153 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,487,315 |
| 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 | $165,192 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $245,999 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,236,390 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,349 |
| Total assets | $8,281,184 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $779,953 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $466,171 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $6,349 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $58,532 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,311,005 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,284,205 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $685,974 |
| 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 | $8,281,184 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bay Area Legal Services Inc has awarded $307,481 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: legal services | $80,000 |
Tallahassee, FL PURPOSE: legal services | $80,000 |
Tampa, FL PURPOSE: victim advocate services | $49,378 |
Saint Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: legal services | $46,345 |
Sarasota, FL PURPOSE: legal services | $31,819 |
Dade City, FL PURPOSE: victim advocate services | $10,648 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Bay Area Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $1,035,377.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Senior Connection Center Inc Tampa, FL PURPOSE: ELDER AND CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE/SERVICES | $465,217 |
United Way Suncoast Inc Tampa, FL PURPOSE: ALLOCATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE, GRANTS & PROGRAM IMPACT FUNDING | $281,212 |
Area Agency On Aging Of Pasco-Pinellas Inc St Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: LEGAL | $109,392 |
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES, INC. | $65,000 |
Pinellas Community Foundation Clearwater, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $53,424 |
United Way Of Pasco County Inc Land O Lakes, FL PURPOSE: Community Support | $35,200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,770,327 |
| Earnings | $425,805 |
| Net Contributions | $81,474 |
| Other Expense | $16,216 |
| Ending Balance | $3,261,390 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bay Area Legal Services Inc Tampa, FL | $8,281,184 | $14,637,942 |
Legal Aid Service Of Broward County Inc Plantation, FL | $7,492,006 | $11,468,636 |
Legal Aid Society Birmingham, AL | $1,203,397 | $2,164,581 |
Georgia Innocence Project Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,300,689 | $1,391,620 |
Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,289,137 | $1,464,050 |
Community Law Program Inc Saint Petersburg, FL | $298,277 | $883,642 |
Kairos More To Life Foundation Decatur, GA | $270,967 | $492,491 |
Child & Parental Rights Campaign Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $189,828 | $359,104 |
North Florida Center For Equaljustice Inc Tallahassee, FL | $721 | $0 |
Collaborative Family Law Group Of Central Florida Inc Winter Park, FL | $45,021 | $0 |
Comeback To Justice Inc Coral Gables, FL | $2,541 | $0 |
Coalition Of Haitian Diaspora United Inc Miramar, FL | $578 | $0 |