Volunteer Legal Services Project Of Monroe County Inc, operating under the name Justcause, is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1983. 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 03/2022, Justcause employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Justcause 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 03/2022, Justcause generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT OF MONROE COUNTY PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 2,000 INDIGENT CLIENTS (ANNUAL INCOME BELOW 200% OF THE OFFICIAL FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL) THROUGH ADVISE, ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tina M Foster Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $105,725 |
Edward P Hourihan ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maureen Mulholland ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Hedges CPA Cfe CVA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lesley Niebel ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristin Browm Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $179,026 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,154,232 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $438,529 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,771,787 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $408 |
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 | $2,772,195 |
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. | $125,795 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,580 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,125,593 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,096 |
Other employee benefits | $76,234 |
Payroll taxes | $99,086 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,662 |
Fees for services: Other | $883,669 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $48,877 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $67,932 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,091 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,790 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,570,286 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,986 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $815,099 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,098,959 |
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 | $9,509 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $452,050 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,382,603 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $650,873 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $125,921 |
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 | $62,308 |
Total liabilities | $839,102 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,308,843 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $234,658 |
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 | $2,382,603 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Volunteer Legal Services Project Of Monroe County Inc has recieved totaling $220,918.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United Way Of Greater Rochester And The Finger Lakes Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: AGENCY ALLOCATION & GRANT | $113,365 |
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: JUSTCAUSE IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS PROGRAM | $75,000 |
Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $14,557 |
Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,996 |
New York Bar Foundation Albany, NY PURPOSE: FEDERAL PRO SE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $8,000 |
Beg. Balance | $446,198 |
Earnings | $9,977 |
Admin Expense | $4,662 |
Net Contributions | $1,133 |
Other Expense | $596 |
Ending Balance | $452,050 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
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 |
South Jersey Legal Services Inc Camden, NJ | $7,105,823 | $14,465,644 |
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 |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation Jersey City, NJ | $5,724,459 | $12,435,971 |
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 |