Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1966. 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 12/2021, Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pine Tree Legal Assistance 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, Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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 2017, Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $580,963. 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
PINE TREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INC. IS A STATEWIDE PROVIDER OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN MAINE, INCLUDING MIGRANT FARMWORKERS AND NATIVE AMERICANS. SERVICES RANGE FROM SELF-HELP MATERIALS TO FULL REPRESENTATION. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO THE MOST SERIOUS CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS IN MAINE, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES - PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS MEETING ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES WITHIN THE STATE OF MAINE.
PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT - OFFERS LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE PRIVATE ATTORNEYS TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS MEETING ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES WITHIN THE STATE OF MAINE.
PROVIDER NETWORK - SUPPORTS TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AMONG VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND IS SUPPORTED WITH ANNUAL USER FEES.
TECHNOLOGY GRANT - TO PROMOTE FULL ACCESS AND HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY EXPENSES 54,117 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE 0 VETERANS CONSORTIUM - SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE STATEWIDE LEGAL WEBSITE. EXPENSES 25,000 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE 0 PRO BONO INNOVATION FUND EXPENSES 192,119 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE 0
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nan Heald Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $106,479 |
Elinor Miller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Harlan Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Emery President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Russell Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcus Jaynes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $129,497 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,008,230 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,138,181 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,275,908 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $140,608 |
Investment income | $1,541 |
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 | $7,436,990 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,879 |
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. | $149,270 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,299 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,989,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $183,018 |
Other employee benefits | $1,299,983 |
Payroll taxes | $310,867 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $133,127 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,895 |
Office expenses | $199,815 |
Information technology | $54,245 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $276,866 |
Travel | $43,304 |
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 | $87,773 |
Insurance | $44,826 |
All other expenses | $53,570 |
Total functional expenses | $7,057,405 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,355 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,586,727 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $972,657 |
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 | $198,489 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $406,360 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,289,071 |
Total assets | $6,455,659 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $315,336 |
Grants payable | $646,872 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $962,208 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,445,892 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,047,559 |
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 | $6,455,659 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc has awarded $226,982 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Winthrop, ME PURPOSE: Assistance for justice for families | $57,000 |
Portland, ME PURPOSE: Assistance for violance against women | $39,895 |
TREASURER KENNEBEC COUNTY PURPOSE: Assistance for justice for families | $34,654 |
Portland, ME PURPOSE: Assistance for violence against women | $33,671 |
Augusta, ME PURPOSE: Assistance for justice for families | $17,361 |
Brunswick, ME PURPOSE: Assistance for violance against women | $12,671 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc has recieved totaling $847,166.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROMOTION AND COORDINATION OF PRO BONO EFFORTS BY PRIVATE MAINE ATTORNEYS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF MAINE WHO HAVE CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS. | $324,808 |
Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME PURPOSE: SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL AID PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF MAINE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SERIOUS CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES OR GOVERNMENT MISTAKES. | $283,918 |
United Way Inc Portland, ME PURPOSE: Community Investment, Donor Designations | $103,429 |
Skadden Foundation White Plains, NY PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS | $69,027 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $26,700 |
Elmina B Sewall Foundation Freeport, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,777,523 |
Earnings | $268,036 |
Net Contributions | $2,000 |
Ending Balance | $2,047,559 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc Portland, ME | $6,455,659 | $7,436,990 |
New Hampshire Legal Assistance Concord, NH | $4,742,563 | $5,337,369 |
Disability Rights Center Of Maine Augusta, ME | $2,227,647 | $3,941,598 |
Maine Pretrial Services Inc Portland, ME | $1,398,684 | $3,492,887 |
Legal Services For The Elderly Inc Augusta, ME | $1,838,135 | $2,676,646 |
Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME | $6,199,980 | $2,674,498 |
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project Portland, ME | $2,760,852 | $2,546,032 |
Maine Equal Justice Project Augusta, ME | $29,620 | $1,871,568 |
603 Legal Aid Concord, NH | $778,905 | $1,897,608 |
Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc Augusta, ME | $6,223,338 | $5,353,557 |
New Hampshire Bar Foundation Concord, NH | $2,705,999 | $872,008 |
New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral System Concord, NH | $0 | $868,745 |