Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society is located in Kennewick, WA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society 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, Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society generated $185.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $152.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.2% 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE BENTON FRANKLIN LEGAL AID SOCIETY ARRANGED FOR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR QUALIFIED LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS THAT OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD LEGAL COUNSEL. THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF LEGAL SERVICES WERE PERFORMED DURING THE YEAR BY LOCAL ATTORNEYS AND THEIR STAFF. THE TOTAL VALUE OF 798 LEGAL SERVICE HOURS DONATED AMOUNTED TO APPROXIMATELY $199,375. THE SOCIETY ALSO TEACHES A FAMILY LAW CLASS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS PREPARING THEIR OWN FORMS. THE SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES COURT DOCUMENTS AND FORMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barbara Potter Executive Dir. | 40 | $60,349 | |
Allison King Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Bronson Brown President | 3 | $0 | |
Jackie Shea-Brown Director | 1 | $0 | |
Ruby Ochoa Director | 1 | $0 | |
Robert Schultz Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $162,233 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,230 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $21,915 |
Total Revenue | $185,378 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $104,710 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $18,262 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $10,618 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $603 |
Other expenses | $18,045 |
Total expenses | $152,238 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $64,959 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $64,959 |
Total liabilities | $2,793 |
Net assets or fund balances | $62,166 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society has recieved totaling $236,671.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Legal Foundation Of Washington Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Civil legal services | $236,645 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26 |
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