Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $415.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Honolulu, HI
- Founding
- 03/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 99-0207024
Organization Overview
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 1984. 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, Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii 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, Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii generated $415.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $533.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRO BONO REFERRAL PROGRAM REFERS INCOME QUALIFIED HAWAII RESIDENTS TO VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS WHO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE ON PRO BONO BASIS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE LEGAL ADVICE THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINICS, LIMITED SCOPE SERVICES, AND FULL REPRESENTATION. IN 2021, APPROXIMATELY 1,975 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED VIA THE PBR. ATTORNEY TIME DONATED AMOUNTED TO APPROXIMATELY 2,987 HOURS WITH A VALUE OF 746,850 COMPUTED USING AN AVERAGE BILLING RATE OF 250.
DIRECT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY ORGANIZATION STAFF. THIS INCLUDES INTAKE AND INFORMATION SERVICES AND LIMITED SCOPE ASSISTANCE TO SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS. INTAKE INVOLVES THE COLLECTION OF BASIC INFORMATION, AS WELL AS CASE SCREENING. LIMITED SCOPE SERVICES INVOLVES THE PROVISION OF DISCREET AND PROCEDURAL ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. IN 2021, APPROXIMATELY 2,016 DIRECT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO HAWAII RESIDENTS.
VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES HAWAII ALSO ENGAGES IN THE RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS OUTREACH TO THE GENERAL COMMUNITY TO ENSURE PROGRAM AND SERVICE AWARENESS. IN 2021, VOLUNTEER LEGAL PRESENTED A SERIES OF RECRUITMENT EVENTS WHICH INCLUDED ATTORNEY TRAINING IN AREAS OF LAW MOST FREQUENTLY REQUESTED BY LOW-INCOME PERSONS. IN ADDITION, APPROXIMATELY 200 NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINICS WERE PROVIDED TO GROUPS WITH A FOCUS ON VETERANS, HOMELESS, ELDERLY AND FAMILIES.
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRIMARILY INCLUDE RE-EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (RACS) PROGRAM. THE RACS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THOSE WHO WANT TO BE EMPLOYED BUT ARE HELD BACK DUE TO A LICENSE STOPPER FOR UNPAID TRAFFIC FINES. THE PURPOSE OF THE RACS PROGRAM IS TO RECALL ELIGIBLE UNPAID O'AHU TRAFFIC TICKETS FROM COLLECTIONS IN ORDER TO ASSIST HAWAI'I RESIDENTS IN LIFTING COURT-IMPOSED DRIVER'S LICENSE STOPPERS FROM THEIR RECORDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Kuo Min Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $62,316 |
Grant Teichman Acting Execu | Officer | 40 | $25,333 |
Trever Asam President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tred Eyerly Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanne Hoe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Kacprowski Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $222,009 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $189,718 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $411,727 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,310 |
| Investment income | $512 |
| 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 | $415,307 |
| 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. | $99,028 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,416 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $182,343 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,359 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,527 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,976 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,984 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,248 |
| Information technology | $37,910 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,364 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $163 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,534 |
| Insurance | $9,874 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $533,516 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $335,444 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,524 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,471 |
| 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 | $8,049 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,339 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $952,151 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,918 |
| Total assets | $1,349,896 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,150 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $365 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $25,515 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,098,910 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $225,471 |
| 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 | $1,349,896 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii has recieved totaling $128,581.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hawaii Justice Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $70,000 |
Cades Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $30,000 |
Hawaii State Bar Foundation Honolulu, HI | | $15,000 |
Hawaii Womens Legal Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: PROGRAM: SUPPORT INTERPRETER SERVICES TO INDIGENT WOMEN WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND WOMEN WHO ARE DEAF AND WHO SEEK SERVICES THROUGH VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES HAWAII IN RESOLVING THEIR LEGAL ISSUES, TO ENSURE ACCURATE INFORMATION EXCHANGE WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS. | $10,000 |
Central Pacific Bank Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO HAWAII RESIDENTS | $3,000 |
Bank Of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LMI INDIVIDUALS | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $204,378 |
| Earnings | $7,487 |
| Net Contributions | -$205,340 |
| Other Expense | $6,525 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus San Francisco, CA | $22,703,174 | $18,457,582 |
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 |
Public Interest Law Project Oakland, CA | $3,594,710 | $2,611,228 |
East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice Los Angeles, CA | $2,877,869 | $2,472,834 |
Legal Access Alameda San Francisco, CA | $1,284,283 | $1,189,104 |