Utah Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 95
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 10/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 87-0298910
Organization Overview
Utah Legal Services Inc is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2022, Utah Legal Services Inc employed 95 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Utah 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 06/2022, Utah Legal Services Inc generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UTAH LEGAL SERVICES SEEKS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE DISADVANTAGED AND PERSONS OF LIMITED MEANS BY LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT UTAH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: ULS REPRESENTS VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN PROTECTIVE ORDER ACTIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO INCOME OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS. ULS PROVIDES EMERGENCY LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THESE CASES IN EVERY COURTROOM IN THE STATE EXCEPT IN SALT LAKE COUNTY WHERE SERVICES ARE COORDINATED WITH THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE. ULS ASSISTS LOW-INCOME VICTIMS OF ABUSE WITH PERMANENT SEPARATION FROM ABUSERS THROUGH DIVORCE AND PARENTAGE ACTIONS, SECURING STABLILITY FOR VICTIMS THROUGH CUSTODY AWARDS AND SPOUSAL AND CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS. FINALLY, ULS PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS IN FAMILY LAW MATTERS. IN THE PAST YEAR, ULS HANDLED 2,880 CASES IN THIS AREA.
SERVICES IN OTHER CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE POOR: HOUSING SERVICES- ULS REPRESENTS TENANTS WITH MERITORIOUS DEFENSES TO EVICTIONS AND ENSURES SAFE AND HABITABLE HOUSING. ULS PROVIDES ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO TENANTS ON FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAMS. PUBLIC BENEFITS-ULS ASSISTS DISABLED UTAHNS WITH SSI AND SSDI BENEFITS, AS WELL AS OVERPAYMENT ISSUES. ULS HELPS WITH FOOD STAMPS, UNEMPLOYMENT, MEDICAID AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE LOW-INCOME POPULATION. CONSUMER-ULS PROVIDES ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICE AND LIMITED REPRESENTATION IN SOME EXTENDED CASES IN THIS AREA. IN THE PAST YEAR, ULS HANDLED 4,312 CASES IN THESE AREAS.
SERVICES TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS: SENIOR CITIZENS-ULS HAS SPECIALIZED STAFF PROVIDING SERVICES FOR PERSONS AGED 60 AND OLDER. SENIOR CITIZENS' LEGAL PROBLEMS INCLUDE PUBLIC BENEFITS, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES, LIVING WILLS, CONSUMER, HOUSING AND PROPERTY LAW. NATIVE AMERICANS-TRIBAL COURT ADVOCATES SERVE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBES ON RESERVATIONS, THEY PERFORM OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AND LIMITED REPRESENTATION TO UTAH'S TRIBES. MIGRANT FARM WORKERS-MIGRANT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO DEAL WITH THE DIFFICULTIES OF SERVING A POPULATION WHICH MOVES FREQUENTLY, DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT AVAILABLE SERVICES AND MAY NOT SPEAK ENGLISH OR KNOW THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS. SERVICES INCLUDE WAGE CLAIMS, FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION AND PUBLIC BENEFIT CASES. IN THE PAST YEAR, ULS HANDLED 1,668 CASES IN THESE CATEGORIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Milne Director | Officer | 40 | $137,990 |
Amy Morgan Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $114,629 |
Eric Mittelstadt Deputy Director | Officer | 32 | $65,360 |
Gil A Miller Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adele Davis Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thom D Roberts Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $251 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,187,434 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $617,478 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,805,163 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,842 |
| 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 | $5,834,005 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $317,979 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,310 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,584,247 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $125,389 |
| Other employee benefits | $863,933 |
| Payroll taxes | $291,197 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,193 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,149 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $144,041 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $114,274 |
| Travel | $22,669 |
| 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 | $84,870 |
| Insurance | $27,775 |
| All other expenses | $43,684 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,840,762 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $216,654 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $500,169 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $319,848 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,962 |
| 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 | $31,381 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $205,694 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,542,029 |
| Total assets | $2,819,737 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $389,272 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $81,965 |
| 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 | $70 |
| Total liabilities | $471,307 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,296,430 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,000 |
| 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 | $2,819,737 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Utah Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $658,458.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
And Justice For All Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES | $620,784 |
Park City Community Foundation Park City, UT PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICE | $10,010 |
Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES | $10,000 |
Jnf Foundation Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
United Way Of Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES; PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE DISADVANTAGED & PERSONS OF LIMITED MEANS BY LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, & EDUCATION | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $164 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Salt Lake Legal Defender Association Salt Lake City, UT | $36,357,529 | $22,046,436 |
Community Firm Denver, CO | $6,715,849 | $18,879,836 |
Colorado Legal Services Denver, CO | $16,011,744 | $17,399,639 |
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,480,878 | $17,243,235 |
Utah County Public Defender Association Provo, UT | $1,776,586 | $10,332,982 |
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,795,703 | $9,001,814 |
Federal Defender Services Of Idaho Inc Boise, ID | $1,097,638 | $6,429,502 |
Nevada Legal Services Inc Las Vegas, NV | $3,153,830 | $5,688,153 |
Utah Legal Services Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $2,819,737 | $5,834,005 |
Dna-Peoples Legal Services Inc Window Rock, AZ | $3,957,936 | $5,306,125 |
Nevada Bar Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $6,213,324 | $5,044,874 |
Washoe Legal Services Reno, NV | $3,970,501 | $4,340,499 |