Rhode Island Legal Services Inc is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1970. 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 12/2021, Rhode Island Legal Services Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rhode Island 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 12/2021, Rhode Island Legal Services Inc generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES, INC PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND ELIGIBLE CLIENT GROUPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THEIR ECONOMIC CONDITION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAMILY LAW CENTER SAFE FAMILY PROJECT - THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE FOR AND PROMOTE THE SAFETY OF FAMILIES THROUGH, THE ADVICE, REFERRAL AND/OR REPRESENTATION OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN FAMILY COURT RESTRAINING ORDERS. FAMILY PRESERVATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT FUNCTIONS AS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY COURT CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. THE PROJECT'S ATTORNEYS REPRESENT PARENTS WHO ARE FACING THE INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OR ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR DEPENDENCY THAT HAVE BEEN BROUGHT AGAINST THEM BY THE RI DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. RESPONSIBLE PARENT PROJECT - THIS PROJECT FULFILLS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY COURT BY REPRESENTING THOSE PARENTS THREATENED WITH INCARCERATION FOR FAILURE TO PAY COURT ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT. THE FOCUS OF THE PROJECT REMAINS ASSISTING PARENTS TO ASSUME THEIR CHILD SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES IN A MANNER THAT IS FAIR AND EQUITABLE TO ALL PARTIES.
HOUSING LAW CENTER RILS PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN THE HOUSING AREA; INCLUDING: PROVIDING ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO CLIENTS IN EVICTION MATTERS; CHALLENGING THE DENIAL OF ADMISSION TO PUBLIC AND SUBSIDIZED HOUSING; DELIVERING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY; AND WORKING WITH LOW INCOME TENANT GROUPS TO PRESERVE AND/OR DEVELOPE SUBSIDIZED HOUSING. THE STAFF OF THE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROJECT LITIGATE COMMON MORTGAGE-RELATED ISSUES AND USE BANKRUPTCY AS AN ADDITIONAL STRATEGY FOR HOME PRESERVATION. MAJOR LITIGATION OF PRE- AND POST-FORECLOSURE IMPACT ISSUES, WITH THE NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER, THE NATION'S LEADING EXPERTS ON FORECLOSURE ISSUES, IS ENVISIONED. RILS FORECLOSURE PROJECT STAFF WILL ALSO REPRESENT TENANTS AFFECTED BY FORECLOSURE; EDUCATE BORROWERS AND TENANTS WHO RESIDE IN FORECLOSED PROPERTIES ABOUT THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND HELP DEVELOP NEW INITIATIVES TO KEEP DEFAULTING BORROWERS AND TENNANTS WHO RESIDE IN FORECLOSED PROPERTIES IN THEIR HOMES.
ELDER PROTECTION RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES ELDER PROTECTION PROJECT HELPS ELDERS FACING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABUSE, ABANDONMENT, NEGLECT AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSE $156,636 FOR PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT SEE SCH I PART II
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Barge ESQ Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $134,352 |
Rebecca Trementozzi Highly Compensated Employee | Trustee | 1 | $105,693 |
Eileen K Cheng ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Victoria M Almeida ESQ Chariperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Samuel C Salganik ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cristen Raucci ESQ Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,722,619 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $101,354 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,823,973 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $326 |
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 | $5,129,286 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $156,636 |
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. | $407,456 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $407,456 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,813,083 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $821,120 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $167,718 |
Travel | $25,108 |
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 | $89,906 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $97,500 |
Total functional expenses | $4,740,341 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $958,676 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,190 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $225,083 |
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 | $9,499 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,150,408 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,346,856 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $213,895 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $63,750 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $41 |
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 | $277,686 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,975,648 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,522 |
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 | $2,346,856 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Rhode Island Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $396,321.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: HOUSING STABILITY PROJECT; GENERAL SUPPORT; GENERAL OPERATING; WHEREVER MOST NEEDED | $158,521 |
The Champlin Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS AND CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | $115,000 |
United Way Of Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI PURPOSE: DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $82,788 |
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NEWPORT OFFICE | $35,000 |
Tilley Charitable Foundation Jamestown, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12 |
Beg. Balance | $17,549 |
Ending Balance | $17,549 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | $15,826,247 | $17,157,685 |
Connecticut Legal Services Inc Middletown, CT | $9,418,549 | $12,353,478 |
National Consumer Law Center Inc Boston, MA | $38,467,123 | $12,110,427 |
South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc Fall River, MA | $12,315,404 | $11,115,884 |
Northeast Legal Aid Inc Lawrence, MA | $7,330,229 | $9,647,820 |
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Inc Boston, MA | $10,174,637 | $6,639,248 |
Rhode Island Legal Services Inc Providence, RI | $2,346,856 | $5,129,286 |
Greater Hartford Legal Aid Inc Hartford, CT | $5,691,648 | $4,367,929 |
Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association Inc Boston, MA | $2,402,834 | $4,480,923 |
Disability Law Center Inc Boston, MA | $2,580,731 | $3,909,595 |
Statewide Legal Services Of Connecticut Inc Wethersfield, CT | $1,059,852 | $3,367,109 |
Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services Boston, MA | $2,598,693 | $3,345,242 |