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 06/2023, Metrowest Legal Services Inc employed 40 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 06/2023, Metrowest Legal Services Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.8% per year over the past 8 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
METROWEST LEGAL SERVICES (MWLS) PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ADVOCACY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OUR SERVICE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, MWLS PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 3,243 CLIENTS. 94 LEGAL CLINICS WERE HELD WHERE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND ADVICE WERE PROVIDED TO 492 ATTENDEES. 39 OUTREACH OR TRAINING PRESENTATIONS WERE ATTENDED BY 1,196 PEOPLE. 78 VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN OVER 200 CASES, DONATING 1,217 PRO-BONO HOURS VALUED AT $334,675. LEGAL REPRESENTATION BY MWLS ADVOCATES ALSO RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO OUR CLIENTS. DURING FY23, MWLS PROCURED $417,203 IN DIRECT LUMP SUM BENEFITS FOR CLIENTS; $87,932 IN MONTHLY DIRECT BENEFITS TO CLIENTS; $1,603,968 IN LUMP SUM SAVINGS FOR CLIENTS; AND $175,998 IN MONTHLY PAYMENT SAVINGS TO CLIENTS. MWLS IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL NEW PROJECTS THAT WERE FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE. MWLS STARTED A MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH EMERSON HOSPITAL AND A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL PROJECT WHERE THE ATTORNEY WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC ISSUES THAT ADVERSELY AFFECT VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN RECEIVING THE EDUCATION THAT THEY ARE ENTITLED TO AND REQUIRE. AS MUCH OF THE COVID-ERA HOUSING FUNDING WILL END AT THE END OF FY24, MWLS HAS BEEN ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE ACCESS TO COUNSEL COALITION WHOSE GOAL IS THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION THAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE LOW-INCOME TENANTS AND OWNER OCCUPANT LANDLORDS' ACCESS TO COUNSEL IN EVICTION CASES. MWLS RECEIVED NEW FUNDING TO ASSIST MASSHEALTH RECIPIENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THE REDETERMINATION PROCESS WHICH WAS SUSPENDED DURING THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. RECIPIENTS' FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS WOULD RESULT IN TERMINATION OF MASSHEALTH BENEFITS. THOSE MOST LIKELY TO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE INCLUDE THE ELDERLY AND IMMIGRANTS. 1.8 MILLION MASSHEALTH RECIPIENTS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS ARE SCHEDULED TO RECEIVE REDETERMINATION NOTICES IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katherine Garrahan ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Richmond ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carolyn Flammey CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Slutsky ESQ Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paula Nedder ESQ Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deepika Bhayana ESQ Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $46,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $108,099 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,436,028 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,616,382 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,206,509 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,318 |
Investment income | $70,504 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,450 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,281,881 |
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. | $286,086 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,691 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,037,226 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,536 |
Other employee benefits | $409,347 |
Payroll taxes | $191,616 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,137 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,006 |
Fees for services: Other | $359,813 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $31,140 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $117,578 |
Travel | $16,246 |
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 | $21,351 |
All other expenses | $40,163 |
Total functional expenses | $3,767,914 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,045,324 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $511,960 |
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 | $12,346 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,595,272 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $430,479 |
Total assets | $4,595,431 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $316,254 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $186,032 |
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 | $238,582 |
Total liabilities | $740,868 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,320,087 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $534,476 |
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 | $4,595,431 |