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 12/2023, Volunteer Lawyer Program Of Northeast Indiana Inc employed 7 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 12/2023, Volunteer Lawyer Program Of Northeast Indiana Inc generated $307.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $381.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
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 2023, 137 VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS DONATED 2,022 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.
HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES: VLP ATTORNEYS PROVIDE EVICTION ASSISTANCE IN THE NINE-COUNTY REGION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA. ADVICE, REPRESENTATION IN RENT AND DAMAGES HEARINGS, AND ON-SITE COURTHOUSE CLINICS OPENING IN SEVEN OF THE NINE COUNTIES REPRESENTED GAVE RURAL RESIDENTS ACCESS TO EVICTION ASSISTANCE SERVICES. BY PARTNERING WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WITHIN THE VARIOUS COUNTIES, AND ATTORNEY STAFFED LEGAL-AID SERVICES, VLP WAS ABLE TO USE ITS RESOURCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2023. FUNDING WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO STAFF A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR FOR THE HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM ALONG WITH A PART-TIME NAVIGATOR (PARALEGAL REFERRAL SPECIALIST FOR HOUSING/EVICTION ASSISTANCE). DURING 2023, OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED BY THIS PROGRAM.
ADULT GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES: THE VLP ESTABLISHED 53 NEW GUARDIANSHIPS FOR INCAPACITATED PEOPLE DURING 2023. 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ruth DE Wit Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $79,000 |
Damian Gosheff President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Yvette Gaff Kleven Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Setlak Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martin Seifert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Simerman 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 | $184,912 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $103,294 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $288,206 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,096 |
Investment income | $2,775 |
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 | $307,077 |
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. | $80,400 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,080 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $211,395 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,165 |
Other employee benefits | $1,579 |
Payroll taxes | $21,633 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,665 |
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 | $10,057 |
Information technology | $10,147 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,240 |
Travel | $8,608 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,454 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57 |
Insurance | $1,710 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $381,110 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,738 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,755 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $78,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,788 |
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 | $3,615 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $187 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $16,830 |
Total assets | $321,413 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,077 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | -$338 |
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 | $17,070 |
Total liabilities | $40,809 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $203,604 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $77,000 |
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 | $321,413 |