Neighborhood Legal Services Association
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $7.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 123
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 09/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 25-1157129
Organization Overview
Neighborhood Legal Services Association is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1967. 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, Neighborhood Legal Services Association employed 123 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Neighborhood Legal Services Association 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, Neighborhood Legal Services Association generated $7.7m 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 $7.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.3% 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 MEET THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF THE POOR AND VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NLSA HANDLED 9,102 CASES DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. THERE WERE 778 HANDLED BY PRO BONO ATTORNEYS. APPROXIMATELY 6% OF THE TOTAL CASES INVOLVED CONSUMER ISSUES, 45% INVOLVED FAMILY ISSUES (78% OF THESE WERE PFA'S), 39% INVOLVED HOUSING ISSUES, 10% INVOLVED INCOME MAINTENANCE ISSUES (SSI, FOOD STAMPS, TANF, UNEMPLOYMENT), 6% INVOLVED EMPLOYMENT, AND THE REMAINING 2% INVOLVED SUCH ISSUES AS HEALTH, DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUES, PROPERTY TAXES, AND ADVANCED DIRECTIVES. OF THE CASES HANDLED, 82% WERE FOR INDIVIDUALS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 59, 17% FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 60 AND OVER, AND 1% FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18. MOST OF THESE INDIVIDUALS WERE FEMALE (75%). FIFTY-THREE PERCENT (50%) OF THE CLIENTS WERE WHITE; 42% WERE BLACK; AND 8% OF THE CLIENTS WERE OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS SUCH AS ASIAN, HISPANIC, AND NATIVE AMERICAN. NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS COMPRISED 1% OF OUR CLIENTS. WE CLOSED 7,620 CASES. OF THE CASES CLOSED, 45% WERE RESOLVED WITH ADVICE; 13% WITH LIMITED ASSISTANCE; 17% WITH NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT, AND 25% WITH LITIGATION. NLSA HELD 38 DEBT ADVICE CLINICS FOR 233 CLIENTS. WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE NUMEROUS REDUCED FEE REFERRALS IN ALL 4 COUNTIES FOR LEGAL ISSUES SUCH AS DIVORCE, SUPPORT, CUSTODY, AND BANKRUPTCY. OUR RECORDS INDICATE THAT OVER THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, WE HELPED 20,276 PERSONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Racunas Executive Director (thru Jan 2022) | Officer | 40 | $146,600 |
Pamela Dalton-Arlotti Director Of Compliance | Officer | 40 | $109,769 |
Ray Demmel Controller | Officer | 40 | $83,648 |
Kristine Bergstrom Executive Director (beginning Jan 2022) | Officer | 40 | $58,830 |
Stephanie R Reiss ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie R Colton ESQ President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $720,928 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,904,270 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,625,198 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,320 |
| Investment income | $3,675 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,500 |
| 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 | $7,650,428 |
| 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. | $410,499 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,062 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,952,836 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,360,932 |
| Payroll taxes | $347,764 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $588,853 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,322 |
| Office expenses | $191,338 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $157,571 |
| Travel | $38,672 |
| 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 | $51,031 |
| Insurance | $37,215 |
| All other expenses | $70,035 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,519,227 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $431,457 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,599,040 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $642,042 |
| 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 | $36,893 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $315,084 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,678 |
| Total assets | $4,035,194 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,635 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,407,177 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $10,678 |
| 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 | $1,507,490 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,527,704 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $4,035,194 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Neighborhood Legal Services Association has recieved totaling $3,710,634.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO PUBLIC. | $3,264,616 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: CRIME AND LEGAL RELATED | $129,000 |
The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: United Way Grant | $95,000 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $60,000 |
Posner Foundation Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | $50,000 |
The Forbes Funds Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY LEGAL AID | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
New York County Defender Services Inc New York, NY | $5,204,201 | $17,015,373 |
Legal Assistance Of Western New York Inc Geneva, NY | $4,459,476 | $15,505,923 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
South Jersey Legal Services Inc Camden, NJ | $7,105,823 | $14,465,644 |
The Legal Aid Society Of Westchester County White Plains, NY | $4,288,823 | $14,490,437 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $4,799,134 | $12,894,352 |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation Jersey City, NJ | $5,724,459 | $12,435,971 |
Erie County Bar Association Aid To Indigent Prisoners Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,934,426 | $12,314,942 |
Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York Inc Albany, NY | $8,223,480 | $12,831,254 |