Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands

Organization Overview

Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1968. 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, Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands employed 120 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands 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 Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands generated $10.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY GIVES FREE LEGAL AID TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. IT PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE, SELF-HELP BROCHURES AND ADVICE TO INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AND LEGAL EDUCATION TO GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC. ITS FUNDAMENTAL MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFETY AND STABILITY TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. IT HELPS THEM BY PREVENTING AND ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; OBTAINING INCOME (FROM PUBLIC BENEFITS SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD STAMPS AND WELFARE AND EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION); RESOLVING INCOME TAX DISPUTES; OBTAINING HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES; RESOLVING CONSUMER DISPUTES; GAINING AND PROTECTING HOUSING, AND ASSURING APPROPRIATE EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. IN 2021, LEGAL AID HANDLED OVER 6,316 CASES. VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS WORKING THROUGH LEGAL AID SOCIETY VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM HANDLED AN ADDITIONAL 855 CASES. DONATED LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2021 TOTALED $793,474.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Darkenya Waller
Executive Director
$161,758
Laura Brown
Senior Deputy Director
$118,609
David Tarpley
Lead Attorney
$102,291
Anna Catlin
Director Of Finance
$89,999
John Andrew Goddard
President
$0
Susan L Kay
First Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $8,747,746
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,625,683
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,325
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,373,429
Total Program Service Revenue$2,000
Investment income $66,506
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $30,459
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,472,394

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands has recieved totaling $438,150.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tennessee Bar Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

$168,958
United Way Of Middle Tennessee Inc

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPNS (OBI)

$106,000
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: FOR UNRESTRICTED USE

$44,000
West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated

Jackson, TN

PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING

$39,414
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: CRIME

$21,000
The Nashville Bar Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAMS

$20,000
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