Community Health Law Project
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- South Orange, NJ
- Founding
- 12/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 22-2136004
Organization Overview
Community Health Law Project is located in South Orange, NJ. The organization was established in 1978. As of 06/2021, Community Health Law Project employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Health Law Project 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 06/2021, Community Health Law Project generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 6 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 DELIVER LEGAL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO THE DEVELOPMENTALLY AND MENTALLY DISABLED, THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED, PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY HEALTH LAW PROJECT, INC. (CHLP) PROVIDES LEGAL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS, DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CONSUMERS, HIV CONSUMERS AND THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CONSUMERS. FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS, SERVICES INCLUDE: SECURING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND OTHER BENEFITS, RESOLVING FAMILY MATTERS SUCH AS CUSTODY, VISITATION AND SUPPORT, PROTECTING HOUSING AND PRIVATE RESOURCES. FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CONSUMERS, SERVICES INCLUDE: LEGAL COUNSEL AND REPRESENTATION, HELP IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES AND OTHER LEGAL CONCERNS. SERVICES TO ADVOCATES, AGENCIES AND FAMILIES INCLUDES: IN SERVICE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF OF THE DDD AND TO CONSUMER, FAMILY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. SERVICES TO THE HIV POPULATION IS SIMILAR TO OTHER INDIVIDUALS ASSISTED BY THE ORGANIZATION. HOWEVER, THE ISSUES MUST RELATE TO THEIR HEALTH CONDITION. THUS, ADVOCATING AND REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING, INCOME BENEFITS, FAMILY, WILLS, SUBSTITUTE DECISION MAKING, DEBT AND FORECLOSURE, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, AND THE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS IS THE CRUX OF THE PROGRAM. SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INCLUDE: SECURING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND OTHER BENEFITS, RESOLVING FAMILY MATTERS, HOUSING ISSUES AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS. THIS FISCAL YEAR, CHLP SERVED 2,158 MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS, 240 CLIENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, 324 CLIENTS WITH HIV, AND 132 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erika Kerber Director Of Litigation | 35 | $134,044 | |
Melissa Faitoute Director Of Administration | 35 | $112,341 | |
Harold B Garwin President/executive Direct | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $110,590 |
Alma Yee Managing Attorney | 35 | $104,799 | |
Ann Marie Burke Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lawrence N Meyerson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,518,052 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $836,938 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,354,990 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $138,060 |
| Investment income | $6,377 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $11,149 |
| 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 | $6,510,576 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $75,432 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,609 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,922,051 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,884 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,159,073 |
| Payroll taxes | $318,699 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $105,451 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $115,178 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $422,139 |
| Travel | $2,685 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,000 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,869 |
| Insurance | $76,541 |
| All other expenses | $22,935 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,626,643 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $393,141 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $755,499 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $438,276 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,627 |
| 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 | $56,911 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $205,692 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $44,369 |
| Total assets | $1,920,515 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $292,045 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $129 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $30,138 |
| Other liabilities | $101,689 |
| Total liabilities | $424,001 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $942,008 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $554,506 |
| 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 | $1,920,515 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Community Health Law Project has recieved totaling $294,367.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Legal Services Of New Jersey Inc Edison, NJ PURPOSE: GRANTS/ASSISTANCE WERE AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:IOLTA BASIC GRANT $74,057STATE OF NJ SUBGRANT $160,004IOLTA STUDENT LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM $7,680 | $241,741 |
Bayada Home Health Care Inc Pennsauken, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $48,626 |
Columbia Bank Foundation Fair Lawn, NJ PURPOSE: 33RD ANNUAL ANNE KLEINE ADVOCATE AWARDS 9/22/21 - SILVER SPONSOR | $3,000 |
Columbia Bank Foundation Fair Lawn, NJ PURPOSE: EMPLOYEE SPONSORED GIVING | $500 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Health Law Project South Orange, NJ | $1,920,515 | $6,510,576 |
Aids Delaware Inc Wilmington, DE | $1,302,697 | $5,788,077 |
Health Research & Educational Trust Of New Jersey Princeton, NJ | $6,730,327 | $2,873,918 |
Susan P Byrnes Health Education Center Inc York, PA | $10,337,919 | $2,572,524 |
Healthcare Educational & Research Fund Inc Rensselaer, NY | $46,830 | $1,180,177 |
Episcopal Ministries Of Long Island Garden City, NY | $14,549,145 | $957,910 |
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation Wm Weisser Et Al Truste Pittsburgh, PA | $7,161,564 | $400,805 |
Chinese American Medical Society New York, NY | $3,127,243 | $324,901 |
Western New York Educational Service Council West Seneca, NY | $164,706 | $294,498 |
Hellenic Medical Society Of New York Inc Brooklyn, NY | $907,370 | $122,742 |
Medical Society Of The County Of Westchester Inc Valhalla, NY | $114,418 | $223,589 |
Pines Care Center Inc Fire Island Pines, NY | $378,268 | $209,864 |