Legal Aid Society Inc
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $40.3k
- Employees
- 85
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Founding
- 01/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 61-0537626
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Society Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 1972. 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, Legal Aid Society Inc employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society 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, Legal Aid Society Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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, Legal Aid Society Inc has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $549,039. 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
TO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL HELP TO INDIGENT RESIDENTS OF BRECKENRIDGE, BULLITT, GRAYSON, HARDIN, HENRY, JEFFERSON, LARUE, MARION, MEADE, NELSON, OLDHAM, SHELBY, SPENCER, TRIMBLE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS ON CIVIL PROBLEMS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILY SUPPORTS AND PERSONAL SAFETY. IN 2021, WE SERVED 2,399 INDIVIDUALS ON ISSUES SUCH AS DIVORCE, CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS ON CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS THAT PRESERVE THE HOME OF & MAINTAIN THE ECONOMIC STABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. IN 2021, WE SERVED 1,677 INDIVIDUALS ON ISSUES INVOLVING EVICTIONS, OTHER HOUSING ISSUES, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, OR HOMELESSNESS.
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS ON CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS THAT STRENGTHENS THE ECONOMIC STABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. IN 2021, WE SERVED 1,321 INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS ON THESE ISSUES.
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES A VARIETY OF DIRECT PROGRAM LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING UNITS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; HEALTH & VULNERABLE POPULATIONS; VETERANS; INTAKE AND BRIEF SERVICES; VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM AND POPULATIONS WITH SPECIAL DISABILITIES. IN 2021 1,321 CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Neva-Marie Polley Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $113,891 |
Kelly Krucki CFO | Officer | 40 | $77,862 |
Jefferson Coulter III Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $20,096 |
Kendrick R Riggs ESQ Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jo Ann Orr Second Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
R James Straus ESQ First Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $59,963 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $56,846 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,362,675 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $672,905 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,152,389 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,038 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,074 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,205 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,641 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,157,827 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $34,003 |
| 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. | $314,814 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $212,566 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,808,705 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $681,026 |
| Other employee benefits | $459,985 |
| Payroll taxes | $218,108 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,576 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $139,688 |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,846 |
| Office expenses | $172,565 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $334,967 |
| Travel | $10,643 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,200 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,036 |
| Insurance | $29,121 |
| All other expenses | $30,766 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,488,183 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,061,396 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,947,985 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $919,431 |
| 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 | $94,775 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $79,848 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $40,301 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,028 |
| Total assets | $4,177,764 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $500,810 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,256 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $6,683 |
| 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 | $10,247 |
| Total liabilities | $518,996 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,242,507 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $416,261 |
| 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 | $4,177,764 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Society Inc has awarded $34,003 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Covington, KY PURPOSE: TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. | $12,000 |
Bowling Green, KY PURPOSE: TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. | $11,297 |
Prestonsburg, KY PURPOSE: TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. | $10,706 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Legal Aid Society Inc has recieved totaling $202,370.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ky Access To Justice Commission Frankfort, KY PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $89,360 |
Gheens Foundation Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: PROJECT H.E.L.P. (HOMELESS EXPERIENCE LEGAL PROTECTION) LOUISVILLE | $50,000 |
Metro United Way Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: Family advocacy | $47,241 |
Louisville Bar Foundation Inc Endowment Fund Louisville, KY PURPOSE: Doctors & Lawyers for Kids is a medical-legal partnership that assists children from low-income families by training healthcare providers to recognize unmet legal needs that affect patient health and by having free legal services available to families in need. LBF funds will be used to educate healthcare providers, social workers and discharge planner and enlist their help in identifying legal issues faced by caregivers and their children. LBF funds will support training pro bono volunteers to increase attorney resources to provide this service. | $8,000 |
Norton Healthcare Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: Support of free legal services to disadvantaged in the community | $5,000 |
V V Cooke Foundation Corporation Louisville, KY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $110,139 |
| Earnings | $4,940 |
| Net Contributions | $10,000 |
| Other Expense | $2,000 |
| Ending Balance | $123,079 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | $6,502,087 | $14,199,001 |
Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, IL | $6,414,739 | $5,402,017 |
Legal Aid Society Inc Louisville, KY | $4,177,764 | $5,157,827 |
Liberty Justice Center Chicago, IL | $4,208,569 | $6,289,778 |
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc Marion, VA | $2,134,624 | $3,338,524 |
Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,883,908 | $3,433,600 |
Business And Professional People For The Public Interest Chicago, IL | $13,543,972 | $3,404,355 |
Lawyers Committee For Better Housing Chicago, IL | $2,020,202 | $3,116,718 |
Latino Policy Forum Chicago, IL | $3,384,314 | $3,736,734 |
Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc Chicago, IL | $2,236,173 | $2,470,113 |
Public Defender Corporation Of The 23rd Judicial District Martinsburg, WV | $1,549,811 | $2,630,755 |
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,828,966 | $2,328,660 |