Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association Inc

Organization Overview

Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1984. 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, Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association Inc employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association 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, Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association Inc generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT INCREASES ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEGAL AID PROGRAMS: IN 2021 VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT (VLP) WORKED WITH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS TO SERVE LOW INCOME PEOPLE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING HOUSING, EVICTION, FORECLOSURE, CHILD SUPPORT, BANKRUPTCY, WILLS, GUARDIANSHIP, UNPAID WAGES, AND UNEMPLOYEMENT BENEFITS. IN 2021, VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT SERVED APPROXIMATELY 7,758 CLIENTS. PARTICIPATING ATTORNEYS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 4,654 PRO BONO HOURS WHICH VLP CONSERVATIVELY VALUES AT $1,628,900. ATTORNEYS VOLUNTEERED AT COURTHOUSE PROJECTS TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION IN CONSUMER, HOUSING, GUARDIANSHIP, AND FAMILY MATTERS. SENIOR PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE CONTINUED ITS WORK IN HANDLING COMPLEX CASES AND MENTORING LESS EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$57,992
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,973,679
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$427,126
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,458,797
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $560
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 $4,480,923

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association Inc has awarded $200,129 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

METROWEST LEGAL SERVICES

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Framingham, MA

PURPOSE: PRO BONO PROGRAM

$46,745

COMMUNITY LEGAL AID

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Worcester, MA

PURPOSE: REGIONAL SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP

$38,346

GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: REGIONAL SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP

$38,346

SOUTH COASTAL CONTIES LEGAL SERVICES

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Fall River, MA

PURPOSE: REGIONAL SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP

$38,346

NORTHEAST LEGAL AID

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Lawrence, MA

PURPOSE: REGIONAL SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP

$38,346
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association Inc has recieved totaling $1,127,217.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Massachusetts Legal Assistance

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

$651,644
George H & Jane A Mifflin Memorial Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: ERLIH & OPERATING SUPPORT

$200,000
Boston Bar Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGAL AID

$175,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$45,515
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT - HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVE

$34,500
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Lynn, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$10,500
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