Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
- Assets
- $6.1m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $872.6k
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/1972
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- 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 06/2023, 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 06/2023, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADMINISTER PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN SECURING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR PERSONS OF LOW-INCOME IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FINANCIAL ISSUES-THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH BANKRUPTCY, LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES, AND MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE.
VARIOUS LEGAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR MINORS AND ADULTS: THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS APPOINTMENTS BY PROBATE JUDGES TO SERVE AS PRO BONO GUARDIANS AD LITEM OF CHILDREN IN CONTESTED, OR PROBLEMATIC GUARDIANSHIP CASES OR FOR ALLEGED OR ADJUDICATED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, OR AS ATTORNEY FOR PARTY OR RESPONDENT IN CONTESTED ADULT GUARDIANSHIP CASE.
INCARCERATION - THE INCARCERATION PROGRAM IS AN ILLINOIS STATE-FUNDED INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO MITIGATE THE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES OF INCARCERATION ON VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF LAW: FAMILY, HOUSING, CONSUMER, GUARDIANSHIP, DECEDENT'S ESTATES, TORT DEFENSE, AND SIMILAR CIVIL LITIGATION MATTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine E Skoczylas President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Elizabeth Riddle V. P. Finance | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Priya Bathija V. P. Client Services | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katherine S Walton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Monique N Bhargava Executive Committee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Janice A Dantes Executive Committee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,337,569 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,628,026 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $514 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,965,595 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $71,181 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$482 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $327,007 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,652,788 |
| 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. | $229,313 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,742 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,807,366 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $86,855 |
| Other employee benefits | $237,659 |
| Payroll taxes | $149,992 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,953 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $58,044 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $34,927 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $308,611 |
| Travel | $1,240 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,521 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,436 |
| Insurance | $51,894 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,167,491 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,737,046 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,682,191 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $810,174 |
| 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 | $173,637 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,366 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $236,508 |
| Investments—other securities | $872,570 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $552,973 |
| Total assets | $6,088,465 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,842 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $17,932 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $384,709 |
| 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 | $675,029 |
| Total liabilities | $1,178,512 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,336,463 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $573,490 |
| 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 | $6,088,465 |