Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc
- Assets
- $778.0k
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 79
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 10/1958
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 86-0143449
Organization Overview
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1958. 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, Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc employed 79 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Arizona Legal Aid 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, Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID, INC. (SALA) WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MEET THE FUNDAMENTAL UNMET CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF MORE THAN 10,954 INDIVIDUALS. 83% RECEIVED COUNSEL, ADVICE OR LIMITED ACTION SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING CONCERNING LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, HELP IN A PRO SE CLINIC, OR PREPARATION OF COURT OR OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS; 17% WERE ASSISTED WITH EXTENDED SERVICES SUCH AS OBTAINING A COURT DECISION, NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT ON MORE COMPLEX CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS, REPRESENTATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS OR COURT PROCEEDINGS. SALA RAISED COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGH OUTREACH, BY TEACHING PREVENTION AND SELF-HELP METHODS, MAKING PRESENTATIONS AND DISTRIBUTING LEGAL INFORMATION BROCHURES AND SELF-HELP MATERIALS TO OVER 4,400 INDIVIDUALS. THE IMPACT OF SERVICES PROVIDED RESULTED IN RECOVERY OF $858,948 IN THE VALUE OF HOMES SAVED, CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT AWARDS, LUMP SUM BENEFIT PAYMENTS AND MONEY JUDGEMENTS. SALA AVOIDED $250,654 IN GARNISHMENTS AND COURT JUDGEMENTS FOR CLIENTS. FOR EVERY $1 INVESTED IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID, $6.42 OF ACTUAL VALUE IS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON A 2019 SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT ANALYSIS PERFORMED BY COMMUNITY SERVICES ANALYSIS, L.L.C. THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM (VLP) SALA ACCEPTED 680 NEW CASES, CONDUCTED 437 CLINICS AND CLASSES AND COMPLETED 542 CASES AND MATTERS BENEFITTING OVER 1,653 PERSONS. THE VLP PROGRAM PROVIDED 1,261 HOURS OF FREE LEGAL AID VALUED AT $315,275.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony L Young Executive Dir. | Officer | 35 | $112,726 |
Doris L Butler COO | Officer | 35 | $83,218 |
Janet Wiseman CFO | Officer | 35 | $34,566 |
Michael Kochanski Comptroller | Officer | 35 | $31,500 |
Anthony Weicz Deputy Dir. | Officer | 35 | $23,280 |
Jamie Van Tine Deputy Dir. | Officer | 35 | $20,907 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Continental Development Co Rent | 12/30/21 | $414,909 |
Blue Crossblue Shield Of Arizona Health Insurance | 12/30/21 | $518,129 |
Mutual Of America Employee Pension | 12/30/21 | $164,689 |
Global Market Innovators Computer Support | 12/30/21 | $144,362 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,163,192 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $175,160 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,338,352 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,010,384 |
| Investment income | $136 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $23,088 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,371,960 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| 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. | $338,954 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,179 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,592,986 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,886 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,033 |
| Payroll taxes | $235,993 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $315,285 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $318,883 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $493,440 |
| Travel | $23,252 |
| 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 | $34,854 |
| Insurance | $31,867 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,625,941 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $605 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $138,563 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $330,791 |
| 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 | $117,058 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $69,822 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $121,139 |
| Total assets | $777,978 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $394,202 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $462,446 |
| 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 | $118,605 |
| Total liabilities | $975,253 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$197,275 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $777,978 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc has recieved totaling $806,613.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LEGAL SERVICES | $745,647 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,900 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $66 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus San Francisco, CA | $22,703,174 | $18,457,582 |
Western Resource Advocates Boulder, CO | $14,998,011 | $11,110,162 |
Community Legal Services Phoenix, AZ | $3,725,670 | $8,616,974 |
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc Tucson, AZ | $777,978 | $5,371,960 |
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Inc Bakersfield, CA | $4,514,322 | $4,945,867 |
Public Advocates Inc San Francisco, CA | $14,730,594 | $6,889,108 |
Center For Justice & Accountability San Francisco, CA | $3,129,801 | $2,221,867 |
Public Service Law Corporation Of The Riverside County Bar Associati Riverside, CA | $703,964 | $1,063,504 |
Center On Race Poverty & Environment Delano, CA | $5,129,522 | $3,032,046 |
Environmental Defense Center Santa Barbara, CA | $6,540,400 | $2,251,318 |
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente San Francisco, CA | $3,157,837 | $2,398,975 |
Initiate Justice Los Angeles, CA | $1,292,429 | $1,565,300 |