Metrowest Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Framingham, MA
- Founding
- 08/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-3177488
Organization Overview
Metrowest Legal Services Inc is located in Framingham, MA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Metrowest Legal Services Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metrowest Legal Services 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 06/2022, Metrowest Legal Services Inc generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
METROWEST LEGAL SERVICES (MWLS) PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ADVOCACY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OUR SERVICE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, MWLS PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 2,990 CLIENTS. 95 LEGAL CLINICS WERE HELD BENEFITTING 428 ATTENDEES. 26 OUTREACH OR TRAINING PRESENTATIONS WERE HELD ATTENDED BY 663 PEOPLE. 85 VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN 247 CASES, DONATING 1,068 PRO-BONO HOURS VALUED AT $293,700. LEGAL REPRESENTATION BY MWLS ADVOCATES ALSO RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO OUR CLIENTS. DURING FY22, MWLS PROCURED $321,853 IN DIRECT LUMP SUM BENEFITS FOR CLIENTS; $75,275 IN MONTHLY DIRECT BENEFITS TO CLIENTS; $2,249,241 IN LUMP SUM SAVINGS FOR CLIENTS; AND $1,968,385 IN MONTHLY PAYMENT SAVINGS TO CLIENTS. MWLS SUCCESSFULLY WORKED WITH OTHER LEGAL AID PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION (MLAC) AND MLAC STAFF TO LOBBY THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO DESIGNATE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS FOR THREE PROJECTS (EXPANSION OF MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS, A FAMILY PRESERVATION PROJECT, AND A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL PROJECT. THESE PROJECTS WILL BEGIN IN FY23. MWLS ALSO WAS AWARDED FUNDING TO REPRESENT AFGHANI REFUGEES WHO FLED AFGHANISTAN WHEN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY PULLED OUT LAST YEAR. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANIS WHO ARE SEEKING SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISAS AND ASYLUM. MWLS ALSO WORKED COLLECTIVELY WITH OUR 4 SISTER LEGAL AID PROGRAMS TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO REPRESENT TENANTS IN EVICTION MATTERS. THIS WAS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE COVID EVICTION LEGAL HELP PROJECT WHICH ENDED IN MARCH 2022 HAD PROVIDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED FUNDING FOR EVICTION WORK. THIS NEW GRANT ALLOWED MWLS TO RETAIN SOME OF THAT STAFF TO CONTINUE THE IMPORTANT COVID-EXACERBATED EVICTION WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Soule ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $124,993 |
Stephen Matthews Advocacy Director | 35 | $104,894 | |
Mary Kiely Director Of Finance | Officer | 35 | $93,477 |
Stephen Richmond ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Garrahan ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carolyn Flammey CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $48,100 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $59,962 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,458,692 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,824,378 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,032 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,391,132 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,196 |
| Investment income | $40,597 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $44,509 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,482,434 |
| 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. | $272,825 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,429 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,752,063 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,999 |
| Other employee benefits | $337,866 |
| Payroll taxes | $165,788 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $71,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,527 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,757 |
| Fees for services: Other | $322,431 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $29,976 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $109,593 |
| Travel | $7,347 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $17,065 |
| All other expenses | $37,272 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,298,025 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,285,863 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $486,136 |
| 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 | $11,915 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,831,065 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $102,944 |
| Total assets | $3,717,973 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $338,318 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $95,236 |
| 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 | $433,554 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,724,318 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $560,101 |
| 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 | $3,717,973 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Metrowest Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $30,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation Inc Natick, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Mutual One Charitable Foundation Framingham, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
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