Veterans Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 05/1994
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 04-3212264
Organization Overview
Veterans Legal Services Inc, operating under the name Shelter Legal Services, is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Shelter Legal Services employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shelter Legal Services 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 08/2023, Shelter Legal Services generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELP MA VETERANS OVERCOME ADVERSITY BY PROVIDING FREE CIVIL LEGAL AID TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR MILITARY VETERANS IN MASSACHUSETTS TO PROMOTE THEIR STABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND HEALTHY FAMILIES. HOSTED LEGAL CLINICS AT: CHELSEA SOLDIERS' HOME, EDITH NOURSE ROGERS MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL (BEDFORD, VA MEDICAL CENTER), NEW ENGLAND CENTER & HOME FOR VETERANS, NORFOLK COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA (QUINCY), VETERANS NORTHEAST OUTREACH CENTER, AND BROCKTON VA MEDICAL CENTER. PROVIDED ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO VETERANS ON LEGAL CASES. PURSUED HIGH-IMPACT CASES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE OVERALL VETERAN POPULATION IN MASSACHUSETTS. TRAINED OTHER ADVOCATES ON ISSUES IMPACTING VETERANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Roxburgh Co-Executive Director & Chief Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $138,132 |
Anna Richardson Co-Executive Director & Chief Counsel | Officer | 40 | $138,132 |
Angie Vargas Pro Bono Director | 40 | $100,692 | |
William Asher Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Elyse Marks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Daniel Carey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $292,922 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $567,372 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $626,755 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,487,049 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $66,270 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,998 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,552,409 |
| 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. | $328,401 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,557 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $514,568 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,836 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,787 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,753 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,290 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,200 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $45,426 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $160,529 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $2,387 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,270,126 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,005 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,207,144 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $37,488 |
| 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 | $16,373 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,730 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $916,771 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $504,208 |
| Total assets | $3,782,719 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,597 |
| 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 | $621,103 |
| Total liabilities | $665,700 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,197,065 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $919,954 |
| 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 | $3,782,719 |