Legal Aid Society Of Columbus

Organization Overview

Legal Aid Society Of Columbus is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1961. 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 Society Of Columbus employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Columbus 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 Society Of Columbus generated $8.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN CENTRAL OHIO THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS (LASC) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD COMPRISED OF ATTORNEYS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. LASC WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1954 THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION AND UNITED WAY. LASC PROVIDES LEGAL AID IN CIVIL MATTERS TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS LIVING AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES IN OUR SIX COUNTY SERVICE AREA - DELAWARE, FRANKLIN, MADISON, MARION, MORROW, AND UNION. SINCE 1954, LASC HAS GIVEN A LEGAL VOICE TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FACING CRITICAL, LIFE-CHANGING LEGAL PROBLEMS - FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, VETERANS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. LASC PARTNERS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO EXTEND OUR REACH AND ADDRESS ISSUES THAT HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON FAMILY ECONOMIC STABILITY AND ON POLICIES/PROCEDURES THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,110,400
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,403,403
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,513,803
Total Program Service Revenue$195,556
Investment income $74,369
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $195,280
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,979,008

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Legal Aid Society Of Columbus has recieved totaling $568,057.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES

$166,935
Cardinal Health Foundation

Dublin, OH

PURPOSE: SDOH

$140,000
National Health Law Program Inc

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP

$100,000
United Way Of Central Ohio Inc

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS

$75,000
$25,000
Ohio State Bar Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT.

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$79,188
Ending Balance$79,188

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