Connecticut Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $9.4m
- Revenue
- $12.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 75
- Location
- Middletown, CT
- Founding
- 05/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 06-0955461
Organization Overview
Connecticut Legal Services Inc is located in Middletown, CT. The organization was established in 1978. 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 06/2022, Connecticut Legal Services Inc employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecticut 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, Connecticut Legal Services Inc generated $12.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Connecticut Legal Services Inc has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $8,762,736. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLS PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSELING TO HELP LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OBTAIN LEGAL SOLUTIONS TO SERIOUS LIFE PROBLEMS. WE PROTECT AND SECURE CRITICAL CIVIL LEGAL RIGHTS FOR OUR CLIENTS AND ADVANCE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. OUR AREAS OF PRACTICE INCLUDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY, HOMELESSNESS/HOUSING RIGHTS, GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT, SPECIAL EDUCATION AND JUVENILE LAW, ELDER RIGHTS, CONSUMER LAW, HEALTH RELATED ISSUES, IMMIGRATION AND DISABILITY LAW. DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, CLS OPENED 2,001 NEW CASES FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSELING. WE ALSO CONTINUED WORK ON 1,491 CASES OPENED IN PREVIOUS YEARS. SERVICES IN THESE 3,492 CASES BENEFITED APPROXIMATELY 8,315 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS INCLUDING 3,468 CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL CASES, CLS CONDUCTED 30 COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION EVENTS IN 13 CONNECTICUT TOWNS, ATTENDED BY 560 PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deborah R Witkin ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $151,366 |
Anne Louise Blanchard ESQ Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $132,490 |
Astrid Lebron ESQ Director Of Development | 40 | $121,114 | |
Jean Aranha ESQ Managing Attorney | 40 | $116,884 | |
Joanne Lewis ESQ Managing Attorney | 40 | $116,884 | |
Nadine Nevins ESQ Managing Attorney | 40 | $116,384 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $73,200 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,237,878 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,878,058 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,614 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,189,136 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $142,115 |
| Investment income | $4,809 |
| 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 | $12,353,478 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,610,631 |
| 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. | $525,575 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $361,356 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,361,194 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $322,863 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,529,806 |
| Payroll taxes | $468,285 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,514 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,580 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $230,502 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $19,250 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $73,159 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $125,225 |
| Information technology | $107,235 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $558,098 |
| Travel | $14,036 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,072 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $72,487 |
| Insurance | $62,695 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,305,414 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,068,538 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,873,843 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,592,718 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $93,671 |
| 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 | $82,224 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $656,480 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $51,075 |
| Total assets | $9,418,549 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,618,075 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,187,516 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $500 |
| 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 | $7,806,091 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$405,280 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,017,738 |
| 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 | $9,418,549 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Connecticut Legal Services Inc has awarded $1,583,265 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES | $591,454 |
New Haven, CT PURPOSE: SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES | $539,718 |
Glastonbury, CT PURPOSE: SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF NON-LEGAL ADVOCACY | $265,934 |
East Hartford, CT PURPOSE: SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF NON-LEGAL ADVOCACY | $119,492 |
Wethersfield, CT PURPOSE: SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF CLIENT INTAKE AND REFERRALS FOR LEGAL SERVICES | $66,667 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Connecticut Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $7,882,292.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $7,364,204 |
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $162,510 |
Tudor Foundation Inc Stamford, CT PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $160,000 |
Southwestern Connecticut Agency On Aging Inc Bridgeport, CT PURPOSE: ELDERLY NUTRITION / HOME CARE SERVICES | $45,000 |
Eastern Connecticut Area Agency On Aging Inc Norwich, CT PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES | $41,242 |
The Tow Foundation Inc New Canaan, CT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED FUNDING | $40,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Bronx Defenders Bronx, NY | $22,219,409 | $47,367,976 |
New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated New York, NY | $25,035,859 | $38,430,652 |
Urban Justice Center New York, NY | $30,347,502 | $35,298,941 |
Legal Aid Society Of Suffolk County Inc Central Islip, NY | $7,050,468 | $26,836,106 |
Make The Road New York Jackson Heights, NY | $54,573,242 | $32,050,914 |
Neighborhood Defender Service Inc New York, NY | $10,646,465 | $24,309,566 |
Federal Defenders Of New York Inc New York, NY | $1,389,916 | $24,845,268 |
Mobilization For Justice Inc New York, NY | $15,078,919 | $20,515,031 |
Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley White Plains, NY | $11,292,945 | $21,651,708 |
Greater Boston Legal Services Inc Boston, MA | $42,336,073 | $25,946,622 |
Queens Law Associates Not-For-Profit Corporation Forest Hills, NY | $20,849,381 | $19,706,664 |
New York County Defender Services Inc New York, NY | $5,204,201 | $17,015,373 |