Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 2001. 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, Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc employed 613 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc 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, Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc generated $46.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $45.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.6% 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 2016, Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc has awarded 84 individual grants totaling $9,642,918. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA IS A STATEWIDE, NONPROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN CIVIL MATTERS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN ORDER TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND TO REMOVE LEGAL BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA IS A STATEWIDE, NONPROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN CIVIL MATTERS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN ORDER TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND TO REMOVE LEGAL BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. LANC FOCUSES ITS ADVOCACY ON CASES THAT AFFECT ITS CLIENTS' BASIC HUMAN NEEDS - SAFETY FROM VIOLENCE, SHELTER AND INCOME - AND CASES INVOLVING SYSTEMIC AND STRUCTURAL INJUSTICES AND INEQUALITIES THAT BROADLY AFFECT LOW-INCOME NORTH CAROLINIANS. LANC'S CORE CASES INVOLVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSING, PUBLIC BENEFITS, CONSUMER RIGHTS, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, AND DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY. CLIENTS ARE AMONG THE POOREST OF THE POOR; GENERALLY PEOPLE WITH INCOMES BELOW 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. THREE-QUARTERS OF OUR CLIENTS ARE WOMEN, MANY OF WHOM HAVE MINOR CHILDREN. LANC SERVES ROUGHLY 25,000 CLIENTS A YEAR IN ALL 100 COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA. LANC HAS MORE THAN 20 FIELD OFFICES AND OPERATES 12 STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON DISCRETE AREAS OF LAW OR SERVE SPECIAL CLIENT POPULATIONS. LANC IS A FULL-SERVICE LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES TO CLIENTS, FROM ADVICE AND BRIEF SERVICE TO FULL REPRESENTATION IN COURT. LANC ALSO CONDUCTS SELF-HELP LEGAL WORKSHOPS THAT EDUCATE AND EMPOWER CLIENTS TO HANDLE CERTAIN BASIC LEGAL ISSUES THEMSELVES. LANC ALSO PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES SELF-HELP AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LIKE HANDBOOKS, BROCHURES AND VIDEOS. IN ADDITION TO PROVING HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSEL ACROSS THE STATE TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, LANC ADMINISTERS VARIOUS PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOR QUALIFIED NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS. FOR EXAMPLE, LANC IS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL ACA ENROLLMENT PROCESS IN NORTH CAROLINA. IN THIS PROJECT, LANC STAFF SERVE AS CERTIFIED NAVIGATORS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME NORTH CAROLINA CONSUMERS ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND ASSIST THEM IN ENROLIING IN HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS. IN 2020 AND 2021, LANC ALSO ACTED AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER ON VARIOUS RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS. LANC USED ITS ADMINISTRAIVE RESOURCES AND CAPACITY TO DISTRIBUTE RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN ARREARS AND FACING EVICTION. LANC IS CURRENTLY OPERATING A CALL CENTER AND ASSISTANCE PROJECT, CALLED OMBUDSMAN, ON BEHALF OF THE STATE DHHS. THIS PROJECT ASSISTS PATIENTS FROM THE 1.6M MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MEDICAID ACCESS ISSUES WITH PROVIDERS. THE OMBUDSMEN HELP PATIENTS OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND REIMBURSEMENT, INCLUDING RESOLVING MISUNDERSTANDINGS OR MISCOMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS. LANC IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS FUNDED BY A WIDE VARIETY OF SOURCES, INCLUDING FEDERAL GRANTS, STATE COURT FEES, CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS, STATE AND LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS, LAW FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS. NEARLY HALF OF LANC'S FUNDING COMES FROM THE FEDERAL LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION, WHICH IS FUNDED BY A CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR GRANTS TO CIVIL LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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George Hausen Jr President | Officer | 40 | $152,823 |
Celia Pistolis Director Lit | 40 | $109,215 | |
Tamara Reynolds Finance | Officer | 40 | $103,161 |
Ashley Campbell ESQ Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tadra Martin ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gonzalo E Frias Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $588,968 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $37,630,476 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,997,511 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,216,955 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $314,667 |
Investment income | $15,968 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $226,820 |
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 | $46,798,720 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,886,930 |
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. | $255,984 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,577 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $21,802,409 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $392,952 |
Other employee benefits | $5,373,995 |
Payroll taxes | $1,649,409 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $469,696 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,305 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,345,709 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $645,671 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,978,295 |
Travel | $159,153 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $71,733 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $331,062 |
Insurance | $159,115 |
All other expenses | $693,241 |
Total functional expenses | $45,948,324 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,253 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,541,229 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,642,284 |
Accounts receivable, net | $175,154 |
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 | $61,968 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,536,215 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $2,250,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $63,875 |
Total assets | $20,293,978 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,890,538 |
Grants payable | $555,034 |
Deferred revenue | $7,692,491 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $43,791 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $3,400,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $14,581,854 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,822,004 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $890,120 |
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 | $20,293,978 |
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc has awarded $1,886,930 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $749,410 |
Asheville, NC PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $410,983 |
Greenville, NC PURPOSE: DHHS STATEWIDE NAVIG | $131,450 |
Asheville, NC PURPOSE: DHHS STATEWIDE NAVIG | $117,196 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $82,586 |
Gastonia, NC PURPOSE: DHHS STATEWIDE NAVIG | $82,153 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc has recieved totaling $324,620.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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North Carolina Bar Foundation Cary, NC PURPOSE: LEGAL AID OF NC LAWYER ON THE LINE | $102,428 |
United Way Of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; DONOR DESIGNATED 3RD PARTY FOR PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $60,525 |
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $60,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro Inc Greensboro, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,500 |
North Carolina Justice Center Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: SUBGRANT | $16,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $11,300 |
Beg. Balance | $39,122 |
Earnings | $5,442 |
Admin Expense | $421 |
Ending Balance | $44,143 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | $20,293,978 | $46,798,720 |
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
South Carolina Bar Columbia, SC | $17,865,633 | $9,322,223 |
Legal Services Of Northern Virginia Inc Fairfax, VA | $4,319,530 | $7,978,477 |
Center For Responsible Lending Durham, NC | $10,481,758 | $6,504,480 |