Legal Assistance For Seniors Inc
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 04/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-2941697
Organization Overview
Legal Assistance For Seniors Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1987. 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, Legal Assistance For Seniors Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Assistance For Seniors 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, Legal Assistance For Seniors Inc generated $6.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY WHO GENERALLY ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER; PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION; AND PROVIDE COUNSELING THROUGH THE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS (LAS) HAS BEEN ADVOCATING FOR ALAMEDA COUNTY SENIORS FOR OVER 45 YEARS. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION IN COURT AND AT ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. OUR PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE ELDER ABUSE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, GUARDIANSHIPS OF MINOR CHILDREN, NATURALIZATION, HEALTH LAW, LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIPS AND HOUSING. IN THE HOUSING AREA, LAS ALSO PROVIDES LIMITED CASE MANAGEMENT TO CLIENTS WHO NEED SUPPORT IN OBTAINING AND STABILIZING THEIR HOUSING. LAS IS ALSO COURT APPOINTED TO REPRESENT PROPOSED CONSERVATEES. LAS MAKES HOME VISITS TO CLIENTS WHO BECAUSE OF THEIR HEALTH OR ECONOMIC SITUATIONS CANNOT COME TO OUR OFFICE.THE ALAMEDA COUNTY HICAP OF LAS PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON MEDICARE, SUPPLEMENTAL OPTIONS, MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS, LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE, AND SCREENING AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PROGRAMS. THE HICAP DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THESE SERVICES THROUGH SIX PAID STAFF PERSONS AND 30 TRAINED STATE-REGISTERED VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS AT 30 COUNSELING SITES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. COMPLEX ISSUES ARE REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND ACTION.LAS PROVIDES GROUP EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS AND AGENCY REPRESENTATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS HEALTH AND SENIOR FAIRS. LEGAL PRESENTATION TOPICS INCLUDE CONSUMER PROTECTION, ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION, GUARDIANSHIP, HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE INFORMATION FOR AGING IN PLACE, NATURALIZATION AND PUBLIC BENEFITS. HICAP PRESENTATION TOPICS INCLUDE MEDICARE COVERAGE AND RIGHTS, OPTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTING MEDICARE, LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH CARE, MEDICARE, MEDICARE AND CONSUMER FRAUD, AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. ONE PART TIME AND ONE FULL TIME STAFF PERSONS SCHEDULE AND COORDINATE ALL THE EVENTS AND DELIVER MOST PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGS IN THE COUNTY. A PART TIME STAFF PROVIDES DATA ENTRY SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Block Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phillip Campbell President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ingrid Evans Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Mchugh Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dawn Patterson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marshall Whitley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,787,248 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,677,745 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,464,993 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $175,826 |
| Investment income | $342 |
| 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 | $6,035,126 |
| 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. | $123,882 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,973 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,472,190 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,426 |
| Other employee benefits | $174,711 |
| Payroll taxes | $121,905 |
| 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 | $309,367 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,515 |
| Office expenses | $37,142 |
| Information technology | $15,443 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $231,560 |
| Travel | $10,479 |
| 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 | $1,998 |
| Insurance | $40,114 |
| All other expenses | $2,037 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,613,328 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $567,464 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $256,922 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,479,936 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,081 |
| 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 | $42,463 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $45,290 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,419,156 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $209,994 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $33,078 |
| 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 | $20,229 |
| Total liabilities | $263,301 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,101,647 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,054,208 |
| 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 | $4,419,156 |