Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1951. 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 12/2022, Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland employed 164 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland 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 12/2022, Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland generated $16.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.4% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND SECURES JUSTICE AND RESOLVES FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOW INCOME AND VULNERABLE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES AND WORKING FOR SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL AID PROMOTES EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES. LEGAL AID'S STRATEGIES IN ACHIEVING THIS GOAL INCLUDE: REMOVING EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS, PROVIDING CONSUMER PROTECTION, INCREASING ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND IMPROVING CLIENTS' ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION. IN 2022, LEGAL AID REMOVED EDUCATION BARRIERS FOR CLIENTS IN 100% OF RELEVANT CASES. WE ALSO REDUCED DEBT, INCREASED INCOME, AND INCREASED ASSETS FOR OUR CLIENTS BY $10.5 MILLION.
LEGAL AID IMPROVES SAFETY AND HEALTH FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES. LEGAL AID'S STRATEGIES IN ACHIEVING THIS GOAL INCLUDE: SECURING SAFETY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND OTHER VICTIMS OF CRIME; INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE; AND IMPROVING HEALTH AND SAFETY OF HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. IN 2022, LEGAL AID INCREASED SAFETY FOR 97% OF CLIENTS FOR WHOM SAFETY WAS AN ISSUE AND EXPANDED OUR MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL HEALTH PROVIDERS.
LEGAL AID SECURES DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES. LEGAL AID'S STRATEGIES IN ACHIEVING THIS GOAL INCLUDE INCREASING ACCESS TO RENT ASSISTANCE, IMPROVING HOUSING STABILITY, AND IMPROVING HOUSING CONDITIONS. IN 2022, LEGAL AID: PREVENTED 82% OF FORECLOSURES; AND PREVENTED 89% OF EVICTIONS/INVOLUNTARY MOVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rita Maimbourg President Emeritus | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathan Genovese Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jon Leiken Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen M Fazio President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Harlin Adelman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Butler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,057,692 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $482,072 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,015,453 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,766,990 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,322,207 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,845 |
Investment income | $282,528 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $27,434 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $45,194 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$179,500 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,504,708 |
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. | $1,265,879 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,042,314 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,469,483 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,503,329 |
Payroll taxes | $757,278 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $99,681 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $63,092 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $268,399 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $473,062 |
Travel | $134,810 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $137,812 |
Interest | $79,256 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $319,918 |
Insurance | $101,999 |
All other expenses | $474,089 |
Total functional expenses | $16,632,542 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,007,543 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $382,148 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,632,366 |
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 | $130,797 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,168,902 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,293,108 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,024,729 |
Total assets | $19,639,593 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $744,784 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $15,763 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,176,384 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,023,589 |
Other liabilities | $571,816 |
Total liabilities | $5,532,336 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,507,189 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,600,068 |
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 | $19,639,593 |