Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 12/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-3351710
Organization Overview
Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education 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, Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% 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.
Since 2015, Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education has awarded 124 individual grants totaling $15,548,497. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, WHICH INCLUDES CARRYING ON THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES,(CONTD ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICES IS THE FIRST OF THE TWO STEPS TOWARD ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL. WITH THESE PROGRAM SERVICES, WE OFFER TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING, RECOGNITION AND AWARD PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES PROMOTING FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IN ARIZONA MOST VULNERABLE. IN ADDITION TO THE DIRECT FINANCIAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT OFFERED, LEGAL SERVICE EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH LAW RELATED WEBSITES. OVER 500,000 ARIZONA HOUSEHOLDS BENEFITED FROM OUR PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGH GRANTEES AND VOLUNTEERS. OUR WEBSITES ARE VISITED OVER 250,000 TIMES EACH MONTH WHERE CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS ARE RECEIVING THE LEGAL ANSWERS THEY NEED.
LRE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION IS THE SECOND OF THE TWO STEPS TOWARD ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL. WITH THESE PROGRAM SERVICES, WE OFFER CURRICULUM, TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING, RECOGNITION AWARDS PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES PROMOTING FREE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TO YOUTH SO THAT THEY WILL INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR ROLES AS GOOD CITIZENS. OVER 300,000 ARIZONA CHILDREN BENEFITED FROM OUR PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGH OUR GRANTEES AND PARTICIPANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Ruegg Ceoexecutive Director | Officer | 40 | $197,003 |
Christine Groninger Cso | 40 | $126,962 | |
Stephanie Sandner CFO | Officer | 40 | $122,453 |
Alvaro Flores Cio | 40 | $120,709 | |
Lara Slifko Cro | 40 | $119,260 | |
Damon Ashcraft Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,263,550 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $165,926 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,429,476 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $177,589 |
| Investment income | $5,179 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$346 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,611,898 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,959,917 |
| 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. | $321,929 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,289 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,179,834 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $158,183 |
| Payroll taxes | $105,459 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $202,114 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $88,239 |
| Information technology | $37,465 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $104,661 |
| Travel | $1,846 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $382 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,247 |
| Insurance | $13,045 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,283,030 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,291,582 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $246,680 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $289,490 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $435,024 |
| 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 | $56,694 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $186,030 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $55,253 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,560,753 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $221,758 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,620,940 |
| 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 | $300,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,142,698 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,095,770 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $322,285 |
| 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 | $3,560,753 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education has awarded $1,812,359 in support to 18 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LEGAL SERVICES | $745,647 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LEGAL SERVICES | $488,985 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES GRANT | $135,000 |
Window Rock, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LEGAL SERVICES | $130,565 |
Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $60,000 |
Casa Grande, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GRANT | $52,026 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education has recieved totaling $9,699.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,601 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $98 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Identification Network Rancho Cordova, CA | $9,740,797 | $5,339,648 |
Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education Phoenix, AZ | $3,560,753 | $4,611,898 |
Cops Direct San Ramon, CA | $554,544 | $2,586,151 |
San Diego Police Foundation San Diego, CA | $1,560,778 | $1,364,301 |
Los Angeles Police Memorial Los Angeles, CA | $17,709,874 | $990,546 |
Angels Of Americas Fallen Colorado Springs, CO | $850,850 | $909,650 |
Santa Barbara Police Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $536,032 | $413,375 |
Actc Foundation Inc Littleton, CO | $10,184,567 | $411,093 |
Long Beach Bar Foundation Inc Long Beach, CA | $252,878 | $549,874 |
Denver Bar Foundation Denver, CO | $282,538 | $183,628 |
The Martin C Kauffman One Hundred Club Of Alameda County Pleasanton, CA | $2,225,711 | $252,283 |
Aurora Police Foundation Aurora, CO | $85,821 | $0 |