Legal Aid Of Western Ohio Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $8.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 74
- Location
- Toledo, OH
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 34-1485732
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Of Western Ohio Inc, operating under the name Lawo, is located in Toledo, OH. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Lawo employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawo 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, Lawo generated $8.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Lawo has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $2,403,186. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO, INC. (LAWO) IS A NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL MATTERS TO HELP ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO ACHIEVE SELF-RELIANCE, AND EQUAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAWO REPRESENTS CLIENTS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF LAW, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER FAMILY-LAW RELATED ISSUES; HOUSING, INCLUDING ISSUES SURROUNDING PUBLIC HOUSING AND HOUSING CONDITIONS; ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT BENEFITS; DEBT COLLECTION DEFENSE AND BANKRUPTCY; CONSUMER FRAUD ISSUES; EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT; HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND THE LEGAL PROBLEMS THAT AGRICULTURAL WORKERS, VETERANS, THE HOMELESS, AND OLDER ADULTS FACE.EACH YEAR LAWO'S EXPERIENCED STAFF OF ATTORNEYS, PARALEGALS, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGHOUT 32 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL OHIO AND AGRICULTURAL WORKERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. WE HAVE OFFICES LOCATED IN DAYTON, DEFIANCE, FINDLAY, LIMA, SANDUSKY, SPRINGFIELD, AND TOLEDO.IN 2023 WE MET THE LEGAL NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PARTNER LAW FIRM, ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY, INC. (ABLE). THE SERVICES WE PROVIDED BENEFITED CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, VETERANS, IMMIGRANTS, PERSONS, WITH DISABILITIES, SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PERSONS WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE, FAMILIES FACING EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE, HOMELESS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, CHILDREN STRUGGLING TO SECURE APPROPRIATE EDUCATION SERVICES, AND AGRICULTURAL WORKERS, AMONG OTHERS. OUR ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES WORK IN AREAS THAT PRIVATE ATTORNEYS USUALLY DO NOT, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION OF TENANTS, LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, IMMIGRANTS, VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND PEOPLE SEEKING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE.WHAT WE DO IS IMPORTANT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE POWERFUL SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL SOCIETAL ISSUES. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY OR SAVED FOR OUR CLIENTS. WE CONSERVE VALUABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES BY ADDRESSING ISSUES BEFORE THEY BECOME A CRISIS AND WORK WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADVOCACY FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.TOGETHER LAWO AND ABLE CONSTITUTE THE LARGEST PROVIDERS OF FREE, COMPREHENSIVE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN OHIO. NEARLY 24% OF OHIO'S POVERTY POPULATION LIVES IN OUR 32 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. LAWO ALSO SERVES AGRICULTURAL WORKERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. OURADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED IN TOLEDO AT THE CENTER FOR EQUAL JUSTICE. IN 2023, LAWO RECEIVED 11,131 REQUESTS FOR HELP, WORKED ON 5,530 CASES, AND CLOSED 4,252 CASES. OUR ADVOCACY IN 2023 BENEFITED 12,890 PERSONS. LAWO ALSO SECURED $6,539,696 IN MONETARY BENEFITS FOR ITS CLIENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cassandra Andres Rice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Brandon Dobyns Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Khadijah H Ali Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Nathan D Turner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Rebecca Fahim Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jordan Jennings Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $11,500 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,838,654 |
| Government grants | $1,778,838 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,725,379 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,354,371 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $75,477 |
| Investment income | $139 |
| 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 | $8,582,897 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $330,370 |
| 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. | $167,225 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $163,371 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,463,080 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $164,493 |
| Other employee benefits | $900,939 |
| Payroll taxes | $339,170 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,224 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,208 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $296,912 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $283,756 |
| Information technology | $205,059 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $317,364 |
| Travel | $65,525 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,456 |
| Interest | $14,156 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $37,840 |
| All other expenses | $28,995 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,525,868 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $212,914 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,933 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $462,825 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $141,118 |
| 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 | $46,239 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $606,303 |
| Total assets | $1,485,332 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $378,810 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $338,774 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $24,360 |
| 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 | $1,231,451 |
| Total liabilities | $1,973,395 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$490,813 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,750 |
| 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 | $1,485,332 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Of Western Ohio Inc has awarded $330,370 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TOLEDO BAR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $77,500 |
GREATER DAYTON VLP PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $159,438 |
ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $41,846 |
FRANCISCAN SHELTERS DBA BETHANY HOUSE PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $7,095 |
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS COLLABORATIVE OF NORTHWEST OHIO PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $8,006 |
LUCAS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $36,485 |