Michigan Legal Services
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 10/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Michigan Legal Services employed 18 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 12/2021, Michigan Legal Services generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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
2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Marilyn Mullane Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $75,216 |
Angela Brown Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mary Beth Cobbs ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Beverly Lemle Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Malika Ramsey Heath Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Emerine Mendoza Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $767,026 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $880,412 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,647,438 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,767 |
| 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 | $1,666,205 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $233,764 |
| 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. | $75,126 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,521 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $528,717 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $76,762 |
| Payroll taxes | $49,010 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $142,678 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,388 |
| 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 | $6,817 |
| Information technology | $17,012 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $105,639 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,849 |
| Insurance | $10,301 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,322,972 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $527,913 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $681,761 |
| 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 | $15,941 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,981 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,255,596 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,328 |
| Grants payable | $45,398 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $96,726 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $846,143 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $312,727 |
| 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 | $1,255,596 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Legal Services has awarded $233,764 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: The Michigan State Bar Foundation funds the IOLTA grant to worthy legal programs that assist low income individuals in Michigan ($30,000 subgrant). 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 ($193,764 subgrant). | $223,764 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: The Michigan State Bar Foundation IOLTA grant funds worthy legal projects that assist nonprofits who serve low income individuals in Michigan. | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Michigan Legal Services has recieved totaling $28.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Ohio State Legal Services Association Columbus, OH | $8,857,054 | $10,048,043 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $10,863,496 | $9,551,747 |
Federal Community Defender Of Eastern District Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $785,609 | $8,484,506 |
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Detroit, MI | $1,645,989 | $8,228,206 |
Legal Aid Society Of Columbus Columbus, OH | $7,823,735 | $7,979,008 |
Community Legal Aid Services Inc Akron, OH | $7,391,622 | $8,507,942 |