Legal Action Chicago Llc is located in Chicago, IL. 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, Legal Action Chicago Llc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Action Chicago Llc 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, Legal Action Chicago Llc generated $908.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL REPRESENTATION ENTAILS REPRESENTING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN PRE-LITIGATION AND LITIGATION WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE WITHOUT THE MEANS TO SECURE THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS ACROSS A RANGE OF BASIC CONCERNS, INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FAIR AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS.
REGARDING POLICY AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY, LEGAL ACTION CHICAGO VIEWS SHARING ITS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE ON ISSUES IMPACTING INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN POVERTY AS AN EXTENSION OF ITS LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THESE CLIENTS. LEGAL ACTION CHICAGO INTENDS TO ADVOCATE WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALSIN ALL BRANCHES AND LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AFFECTING ITS CLIENTS. AS A PART OF THIS WORK, LEGAL ACTION INTENDS TO PROVIDE WHITE PAPERS AND TESTIMONY TO LAWMAKERS WHO MAY BE CONSIDERING STATUTORY CHANGES THAT WOULD POSITIVELY ORADVERSELY AFFECT THE RIGHTS OR CONDITIONS OF THE POOR AND VULNERABLE IN COOK COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey E Stone Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Maja Eaton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Gallo Manager | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alice Brathwaite Manager | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
James L Brooks Manager | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Katherine W Shank Manager | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $839,492 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $839,492 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $65,000 |
Investment income | $3,523 |
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 | $908,460 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $112,827 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $377,045 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,183 |
Other employee benefits | $72,118 |
Payroll taxes | $35,571 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,700 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $230,493 |
Advertising and promotion | $332 |
Office expenses | $2,507 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,578 |
Travel | $275 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,541 |
All other expenses | $7,645 |
Total functional expenses | $894,413 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,922 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $182,010 |
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 | $482 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $21,513 |
Total assets | $363,927 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,646 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $47,583 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
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 | $80,702 |
Total liabilities | $136,931 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$31,337 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $258,333 |
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 | $363,927 |