Volunteer Lawyer Program Of Northeast Indiana Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 2003. 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, Volunteer Lawyer Program Of Northeast Indiana Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteer Lawyer Program Of Northeast Indiana 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, Volunteer Lawyer Program Of Northeast Indiana Inc generated $317.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $288.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF PRO BONO SERVICE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO MEETING THE LEGAL NEED OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES: THE VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC. IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT LEGAL AID ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF PRO BONO SERVICE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO MEETING THE LEGAL NEED OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.IN 2021, VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS DONATED 2,333 HOURS OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS. THESE LEGAL SERVICES SAVED OUR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IN EXCESS OF $400,000 IN LEGAL CHARGES THAT ATTORNEYS CUSTOMARILY BILL FOR SERVICES IN THEIR PRIVATE PRACTICES.PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
ADULT GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES: THE VLP ESTABLISHED 56 NEW GUARDIANSHIPS FOR INCAPACITATED PEOPLE DURING 2021. FAMILY GUARDIANSHIP DAYS IN ALLEN SUPERIOR COURT IS AN EFFICIENT AND STREAMLINED SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS FOR UP TO TEN HEARINGS TO TAKE PLACE ON A SINGLE COURT DAY. HEARINGS SHIFTED BACK TO IN-PERSON AT COURTHOUSE IN 2021 WITH THE ABILITY TO SHIFT TO REMOTE AS NEEDED, REQUESTED OR REQUIRED BY THE COURT IN THE EVENT OF CRISIS OR EMERGENCY HEALTH ORDERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ruth DE Wit Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $59,992 |
Michael Setlak Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Yvette Gaff Kleven Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Hawk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Damian Gosheff President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Avery Judge Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $75,674 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $226,696 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $302,370 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,589 |
Investment income | $40 |
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 | $316,999 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $61,192 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,175 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $122,050 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,035 |
Other employee benefits | $12,112 |
Payroll taxes | $13,240 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,468 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $500 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,599 |
Information technology | $6,804 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,634 |
Travel | $7,760 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $437 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,320 |
Insurance | $2,119 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $288,270 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $243,377 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $114,369 |
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 | $965 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,822 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $362,533 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,049 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $15,049 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $233,115 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $114,369 |
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 | $362,533 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Volunteer Lawyer Program Of Northeast Indiana Inc has recieved totaling $88,101.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Indiana Bar Foundation Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: PRO BONO LEGAL ASST | $53,101 |
Edward M Wilson Family Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
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Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
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American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
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Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |
Kentucky Association Of Sexual Assault Programs Inc Frankfort, KY | $1,735,100 | $7,408,775 |