Veterans Legal Advocacy Group is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2010. 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 12/2023, Veterans Legal Advocacy Group employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veterans Legal Advocacy Group 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 12/2023, Veterans Legal Advocacy Group generated $915.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.2% per year over the past 5 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:
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VETERANS LEGAL ADVOCACY GROUP'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVE THE VETERANS AFFAIRS BENEFITS THEY ARE ENTITLED TO BY OFFERING FREE OR REDUCED COST REPRESENTATION IN FRONT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND FEDERAL COURTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LITIGATION - REPRESENTATION OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN FRONT OF THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS AND THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT (163 CLIENTS SERVED)
LITIGATION/REPRESENTION - REPRESENTATION OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN FRONT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (235 CLIENTS SERVED)
FREE BASIC LEGAL SERVICES TO PRO SE CLAIMANTS WHO NEVER ENTERED INTO A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VETERANS LEGAL ADVOCACY GROUP (ESTIMATED 125 CONTACTS SERVED)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Harold Hoffman Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $100,303 |
Michael Dilernia Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Harper Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tonio Desorrento Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Hoffman Attorney | Officer | 40 | $166,425 |
Thomas Strong Attorney | 55 | $125,423 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $63,393 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $63,393 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $714,249 |
Investment income | $13,963 |
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 | $914,991 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $293,353 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,335 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $622,291 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,717 |
Other employee benefits | $1,111 |
Payroll taxes | $66,138 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $40,195 |
Advertising and promotion | $420 |
Office expenses | $28,746 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,220 |
Travel | $6,370 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $7,134 |
All other expenses | $207 |
Total functional expenses | $1,123,194 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,931 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $128,939 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $114,655 |
Total liabilities | $114,655 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $14,284 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $128,939 |