Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $812.3k
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/1972
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7164989
Organization Overview
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1972. 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 06/2022, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation 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 06/2022, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADMINISTER PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN SECURING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR PERSONS OF LOW-INCOME IN CHICAGOLAND AREA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FINANCIAL ISSUES-FREE LEGAL ADVICE RECARDING BACKRUPCY AND OTHER FINANCIAL NEGOTIATIONS, INCLUDING, LIFE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
FAMILY LAW -CVLS IS APPOINTED BY DOMESTIC RELATIONS AND PARENTAGE JUDGES TO SERVE AS CHILD'S REPRESENTATIVE WHEN PARENTS CANNOT AFFORD ATTORNEYS. TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE PARTIES, ENLIST AND RECOMMEND OUTSIDE SERVICES WHEN APPROPRIATE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE CHILD.
MEDIATION PROGRAM- TO MEDIATE AND FIND RESOLUTIONS TO VARIOUS BUSINESS, DOMISTIC AND OTHER CONFICTS.
VARIOUS LEGAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret C Benson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $198,877 |
Phillip J Mohr Deputy Director | 40 | $177,675 | |
Peter M Ashmore Managing Attorney | 40 | $129,796 | |
Jordan M Heinz President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Elizabeth Riddle V. President Finance | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick W Spangler Executive Committee | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,032,842 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,560,319 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,330 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,593,161 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,125 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $44,708 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $274,923 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,932,917 |
| 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. | $205,692 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,281 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,644,035 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $214,316 |
| Payroll taxes | $138,905 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,959 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $69,090 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $36,595 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $248,044 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,757 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,068 |
| Insurance | $41,082 |
| All other expenses | $2,650 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,864,965 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $927,193 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,438,911 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $31,375 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,099 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $195,477 |
| Investments—other securities | $812,323 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,411,378 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,420 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $152,464 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $11,022 |
| 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 | $228,906 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,855,923 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $326,549 |
| 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 | $3,411,378 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation has recieved totaling $4,300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mary V Duffy Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $3,300 |
Shoenberger Public Interest Law Foundation Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $326,549 |
| Earnings | -$49,731 |
| Admin Expense | -$49,731 |
| Ending Balance | $326,549 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
Legal Services Of Eastern Mo Inc Saint Louis, MO | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |