Wyoming Childrens Law Center
- Assets
- $220.9k
- Revenue
- $297.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Laramie, WY
- Founding
- 10/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-0317225
Organization Overview
Wyoming Childrens Law Center is located in Laramie, WY. The organization was established in 2009. 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, Wyoming Childrens Law Center employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wyoming Childrens Law Center 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, Wyoming Childrens Law Center generated $297.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $285.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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
PROMOTE AND PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES THAT PROTECT AND ENHANCES THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS OF CHILDREN IN WYOMING, PREVENT UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR PLACEMENTS AND IMPROVE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF YOUTH AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL ADVOCACY AND POLICY ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM: PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WHO QUALIFIED AT 200% OF POVERTY OR LESS. LEGAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE STATE OF WYOMING. THE LEGAL ISSUES MUST INVOLVE A CHILD OR VULNERABLE ADULT'S HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION OR GENERAL WELFARE. CENTER CASES INCLUDE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, GUARDIANSHIPS, CUSTODY DISPUTES, JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS AND INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GRANTS FROM EQUAL JUSTICE OF WYOMING, A PROGRAM SUPERVISED BY THE WYOMING SUPREME COURT AND THE EQUAL JUSTICE WYOMING FOUNDATION, WHICH MANAGES AND PROVIDES GRANTS FROM THE STATE'S IOLTA PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME CITIZENS OF THE STATE.
FAMILY TREE PROGRAM: PROVIDES FREE MEDIATION, PARENT EDUCATION, AND SUPERVISED VISITATION AND EXCHANGE SERVICES FOR PARENTS INVOLVED IN CUSTODY DISPUTES. THE CENTER PROVIDES THESE SERVICES TO PARENTS TO HELP ADDRESS AND RESOLVE DISPUTES THAT OFTEN IMPACTS THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING AND TO HELP FAMILIES AVOID FORMAL LEGAL PROCESSES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION, WHICH IN TURN IS FUNDED BY A FEDERAL ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT. CENTER RESERVE FUNDS WERE USED TO COVER THE REQUIRED TEN PERCENT MATCH UNTIL OCTOBER OF 2019, WHEN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDED A GRANT TO COVER MATCH REQUIREMENTS.
SLIDING FEE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR MODEST MEANS CLIENTS: THE CENTER PROVIDES REDUCED FEE LEGAL SERVICES TO MODEST MEANS CLIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE LEGAL SERVICES WHEN THEIR LEGAL SERVICE NEED INVOLVES ISSUES RELATED TO A CHILD OR VULNERABLE ADULT'S HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION OR WELLBEING. CASES INCLUDE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, GUARDIANSHIPS, CUSTODY DISPUTES, JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS AND INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED PRIMARILY BY THE FEES COLLECTED FROM CLIENTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL HELP FROM DONATIONS AND GENERAL GRANTS AND RESERVE FUNDS GENERATED BY FEE RECOUPMENTS.
ADVOCACY WORK: JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM PROJECT, THE CENTER FORMED THE WYOMING YOUTH JUSTICE COALITION TO BUILD GRASS ROOT SUPPORT FOR REFORMING WYOMING'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IN 2021 WAS ELIMINATION OF JUVENILE FEES AND FINES. WORK INCLUDES BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONALS AND DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO INFORM STAKEHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC OF SPECIFIC PROBLEM AREAS THAT WILL BE THE PRIORITY FOR REFORMING DURING EACH YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donna Sheen Executive Director And Ex Officio Board Member | Officer | 40 | $88,100 |
Lori Brand Board Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eleanor Downey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Doherty Board Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary P Hartman Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Evans Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $227,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $39,336 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $266,636 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,988 |
| Investment income | $44 |
| 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 | $297,668 |
| 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. | $88,100 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,810 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $146,644 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,254 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,359 |
| Information technology | $5,633 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,151 |
| Travel | $3,019 |
| 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 | $1,974 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $285,134 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,896 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $37,954 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,030 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $220,880 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,963 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $29,333 |
| 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 | $38,627 |
| Total liabilities | $71,923 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $148,957 |
| 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 | $220,880 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wyoming Childrens Law Center has recieved totaling $30,632.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | | $29,595 |
Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $37 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Salt Lake Legal Defender Association Salt Lake City, UT | $36,357,529 | $22,046,436 |
Community Firm Denver, CO | $6,715,849 | $18,879,836 |
Colorado Legal Services Denver, CO | $16,011,744 | $17,399,639 |
Project Harmony-Haven For Abuse Response Members Serving Our Omaha, NE | $47,319,096 | $20,341,905 |
Utah County Public Defender Association Provo, UT | $1,776,586 | $10,332,982 |
Legal Aid Of Nebraska Omaha, NE | $4,357,559 | $10,934,705 |
Federal Defender Services Of Idaho Inc Boise, ID | $1,097,638 | $6,429,502 |
Utah Legal Services Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $2,819,737 | $5,834,005 |
Montana Legal Services Association Helena, MT | $1,685,531 | $5,662,275 |
Federal Defenders Of Montana Inc Great Falls, MT | $483,689 | $5,636,727 |
Disability Law Center Salt Lake City, UT | $2,615,506 | $2,807,662 |
Dakota Plains Legal Services Inc Mission, SD | $760,271 | $2,112,757 |