Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid
- Assets
- $879.2k
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 86
- Location
- Washington, PA
- Founding
- 01/1980
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 25-1192139
Organization Overview
Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid is located in Washington, PA. The organization was established in 1980. 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, Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid 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, Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid generated $3.1m 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 $2.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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.
Since 2015, Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $326,981. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CIVIL JUSTICE FOR THOSE IN NEED, THEIR HOMES SECURED, FAMILIES PROTECTED, AND FINANCES FORTIFIED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME AND OTHER QUALIFIED, VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS TO PROTECT FAMILIES, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSING, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY. TOTAL CASES FOR THE YEAR WERE 3,502.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Gorman ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $109,925 |
Amber Shipley ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sharon Francis ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Linda Bergman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Barbara Jones-Burston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mark D Persun ESQ Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,996,596 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $139,250 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,135,846 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $305 |
| 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 | $3,136,151 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $54,012 |
| 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. | $248,691 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,408 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,444,274 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $65,417 |
| Other employee benefits | $252,692 |
| Payroll taxes | $145,071 |
| 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 | $77,481 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,246 |
| Office expenses | $14,052 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $140,379 |
| Travel | $41,716 |
| 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 | $1,105 |
| Insurance | $15,828 |
| All other expenses | $44,324 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,653,172 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $420 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $522,724 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $74,284 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $225,763 |
| 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 | $52,888 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,209 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $950 |
| Total assets | $879,238 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,193 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $101,441 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $950 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $52,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $67,718 |
| Total liabilities | $295,302 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $547,015 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $36,921 |
| 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 | $879,238 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid has awarded $52,361 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Uniontown, PA PURPOSE: A REQUIREMENT OF LSC THAT 12.5% OF LSC AWARD IS TO BE SPENT ON BRINGING PRIVATE ATTORNEYS IN TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME CLIENTS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. SOUTHWESTERN SENDS TO THE BAR ASSOCIATION IN EACH COUNTY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST CASES OR CASES THAT SOUTHWESTERN CANNOT DO. | $32,601 |
Washington, PA PURPOSE: A REQUIREMENT OF LSC THAT 12.5% OF LSC AWARD IS TO BE SPENT ON BRINGING PRIVATE ATTORNEYS IN TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME CLIENTS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. SOUTHWESTERN SENDS TO THE BAR ASSOCIATION IN EACH COUNTY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST CASES OR CASES THAT SOUTHWESTERN CANNOT DO. | $14,385 |
Somerset, PA PURPOSE: A REQUIREMENT OF LSC THAT 12.5% OF LSC AWARD IS TO BE SPENT ON BRINGING PRIVATE ATTORNEYS IN TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME CLIENTS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. SOUTHWESTERN SENDS TO THE BAR ASSOCIATION IN EACH COUNTY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST CASES OR CASES THAT SOUTHWESTERN CANNOT DO. | $5,375 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid has recieved totaling $76,598.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pennsylvania Interest On Lawyer Trust Account Board Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $52,000 |
United Way Of Washington County Washington, PA PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $14,536 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $62 |
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 |