Legal Services Law Line Of Vermont Inc is located in Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 1996. 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, Legal Services Law Line Of Vermont Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Services Law Line Of Vermont 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, Legal Services Law Line Of Vermont Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO AS MANY LOW INCOME VERMONTERS AS POSSIBLE. LSV WILL SEEK TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF LOW INCOME VERMONTERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATION STRATEGIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CASE SERVICES: TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, LEGAL ADVICE, PRO SE ASSISTANCE, REPRESENTATION AND REFERRAL IN NON-CRIMINAL MATTERS TO LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS.
PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT: TO RECRUIT ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. NETWORK FOR CRIME VICTIMS: TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES AND REFERRALS TO ATTORNEYS TO VICTIMS OF ALL TYPES OF CRIME FACING CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR VICTIMIZATION. TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE GRANTS: TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT, AND HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION TO LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS BY MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO WEB SERVICES. MIGRANT SERVICES: TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE AND REFERRAL TO H2A MIGRANT WORKERS FACING LEGAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR EMPLOYMENT.
HELP: TO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME VERMONT TENANTS FACING EVICTION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS AND TO ASSIST TENANTS WITH ACCESSING RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
PRO BONO INITIATIVE: TO IMPROVE INTERNAL PROCESSES FOR ENGAGING AND REFERRING CASES TO PRO BONO ATTORNEYS AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS AND THE VARIETY OF PRO BONO PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST LOW- INCOME VERMONTERS WITH CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sam Abel-Palmer Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $100,630 |
Bessie Weiss President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erin Jacobsen Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jill Martin Diaz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Oski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter B Kunin Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $802,271 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $563,652 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,365,923 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $724,950 |
Investment income | $3,256 |
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 | $2,131,612 |
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. | $134,923 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,149 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $912,209 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,589 |
Other employee benefits | $267,963 |
Payroll taxes | $77,687 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $79,382 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $170,660 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $34,839 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $79,340 |
Travel | $5,691 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,789 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,923 |
Insurance | $8,263 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,863,264 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,470 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $359,494 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $303,419 |
Accounts receivable, net | $306,591 |
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 | $31,626 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,597 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,023,197 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,300 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $177,821 |
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 | $301,121 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $706,937 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,139 |
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 | $1,023,197 |