Pro Bono Legal Services Inc is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2004. 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, Pro Bono Legal Services Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pro Bono 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, Pro Bono Legal Services Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $760.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.0% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO WORK WITH LOCAL ATTORNEYS IN THE CHARLESTON, SC AREA TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR AND INDIGENT POPULATION OF THE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO WORK WITH LOCAL ATTORNEYS IN THE CHARLESTON, SC AREA TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR AND INDIGENT POPULATION OF THE AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alissa Lietzow Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $91,196 |
Gerald A Kaynard ESQ Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert A Bernstein ESQ Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Anne F Bleecker Esquire Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ms Rosa Britt Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ms Sydney Clinton Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $21,751 |
Membership dues | $52,525 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $231,374 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $549,696 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $855,346 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,523 |
Investment income | $150 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $148,501 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,013,520 |
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. | $91,196 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,359 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $455,946 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,000 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $41,856 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,480 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,399 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,514 |
Information technology | $3,751 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $100,953 |
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 | $6,355 |
Insurance | $9,756 |
All other expenses | $6,857 |
Total functional expenses | $760,468 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $327,960 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $15,921 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $82,424 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,000 |
Total assets | $428,305 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,799 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $9,799 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $274,201 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $144,305 |
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 | $428,305 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Pro Bono Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $538,277.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bill Jennie And Harry Ackerman Foundation Trust Charleston, SC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $322,000 |
South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc Columbia, SC PURPOSE: SPECIAL GRANTS | $106,252 |
Charleston County Bar Association Inc Charleston, SC PURPOSE: LOW INCOME LEGAL SERVICES | $65,025 |
South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc Columbia, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc N Charleston, SC PURPOSE: SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT | $15,000 |
Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of South Carolina Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: Social Services | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | $20,293,978 | $46,798,720 |
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
South Carolina Bar Columbia, SC | $17,865,633 | $9,322,223 |
Center For Responsible Lending Durham, NC | $10,481,758 | $6,504,480 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,717,313 | $6,971,906 |
Disability Rights North Carolina Raleigh, NC | $2,182,038 | $5,521,765 |
Charlotte Center For Legal Advocacy Inc Charlotte, NC | $8,770,350 | $6,469,542 |
Southern Coalition For Socialjustice Durham, NC | $17,670,501 | $7,784,740 |