Greater Hartford Legal Aid Inc is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1959. 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, Greater Hartford Legal Aid Inc employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Hartford Legal Aid 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, Greater Hartford Legal Aid Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
GREATER HARTFORD LEGAL AID IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW FIRM WHOSE ATTORNEYS PROVIDE CLIENTS LIVING IN POVERTY WITH FREE REPRESENTATION FOR CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES. WE ADVOCATE FOR EQUAL JUSTICE FOR POOR PEOPLE, WORK WITH CLIENTS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND USE THE LAW TO ADDRESS THE EFFECTS AND ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GHLA PROVIDES FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LOW INCOME OR AGE 60 YEARS OR OLDER, IN CIVIL CASES SUCH AS EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY LAW.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jamey Bell Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $147,955 |
Jill Davies Deputy Director | Officer | 37.5 | $141,327 |
Giovanna Shay Litigation And Advocacy Di | Officer | 37.5 | $134,359 |
Wilfred Rodriquez Attorney | 37.5 | $114,843 | |
Rafael Rodriquez-Cruz Attorney | 37.5 | $113,198 | |
Susan Garten Managing Attorney | 37.5 | $109,513 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $69,498 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $225,000 |
Government grants | $3,758,338 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $303,122 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,355,958 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,971 |
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 | $4,367,929 |
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. | $640,462 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $355,892 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,450,313 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $151,087 |
Other employee benefits | $379,794 |
Payroll taxes | $222,620 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,861 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $22,616 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $187,585 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $35,785 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $309,550 |
Travel | $2,107 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,184 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,854 |
Insurance | $41,012 |
All other expenses | $18,852 |
Total functional expenses | $4,617,837 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,820,837 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,943,770 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $207,961 |
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 | $125,048 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,086 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $534,946 |
Total assets | $5,691,648 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $252,669 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $112,500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $2,350 |
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 | $367,519 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,324,129 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $5,691,648 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Greater Hartford Legal Aid Inc has recieved totaling $3,925,040.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $2,964,019 |
Connecticut Legal Services Inc Middletown, CT PURPOSE: SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES | $591,454 |
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Hartford, CT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $300,000 |
United Way Inc Hartford, CT PURPOSE: BOARD DESIGNATED GIFTS | $69,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $67 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New York County Defender Services Inc New York, NY | $5,204,201 | $17,015,373 |
Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | $15,826,247 | $17,157,685 |
Legal Assistance Of Western New York Inc Geneva, NY | $4,459,476 | $15,505,923 |
The Legal Aid Society Of Westchester County White Plains, NY | $4,288,823 | $14,490,437 |
Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $4,799,134 | $12,894,352 |
Erie County Bar Association Aid To Indigent Prisoners Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,934,426 | $12,314,942 |
Connecticut Legal Services Inc Middletown, CT | $9,418,549 | $12,353,478 |
Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York Inc Albany, NY | $8,223,480 | $12,831,254 |
Legal Services Nyc New York, NY | $25,982,195 | $11,388,723 |
National Consumer Law Center Inc Boston, MA | $38,467,123 | $12,110,427 |
Appellate Advocates New York, NY | $1,941,938 | $9,265,233 |
Onondaga County Bar Association Assigned Counsel Program Inc Syracuse, NY | $1,982,810 | $10,393,009 |