Michigan Legal Services
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 10/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-7383477
Organization Overview
Michigan Legal Services is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1974. 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 12/2022, Michigan Legal Services employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Legal Services 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 12/2022, Michigan Legal Services generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.6% per year over the past 4 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
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT AND LOW INCOME PERSONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICES TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME AND INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS (12,429 INDIVIDUALS SERVED)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Beth Cobbs President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Curtis Blessing Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Angela Brown Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cassandra Walker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Evette Thompson Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Beverly Lemle Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $563,824 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,284,517 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,848,341 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $552,818 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,402,865 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $638,036 |
| 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. | $106,730 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,685 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $858,634 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $107,578 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,168 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $198,180 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $85,148 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,888 |
| Information technology | $22,688 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $98,123 |
| Travel | $3,260 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $304 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,627 |
| Insurance | $12,646 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,258,511 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,529,876 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $907,522 |
| 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 | $22,979 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $69,691 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,729 |
| Total assets | $2,555,797 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $129,834 |
| Grants payable | $566,019 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $556,720 |
| Total liabilities | $1,252,573 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,005,878 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $297,346 |
| 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 | $2,555,797 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Legal Services has awarded $638,036 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNITED COMMUNITY HOUSING COALITION PURPOSE: THE MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION FUNDS THE IOLTA GRANT TO WORTHY LEGAL PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST LOW INCOME INIDIVIDUALS IN MICHIGAN. LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN FUNDS A GRANT FOR LEGAL AID TO LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS WHOSE PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO BANK OR TAX FORECLOSURE. | $628,036 |
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY RESOURCES PURPOSE: THE MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION IOLTA GRANT FUNDS WORTHY LEGAL PROJECTS THAT ASSIST NONPROFITS WHO SERVE LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN MICHIGAN. | $10,000 |