National Legal Aid And Defender Association
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1950
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-2337880
Organization Overview
National Legal Aid And Defender Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Legal Aid And Defender Association employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Legal Aid And Defender Association 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, National Legal Aid And Defender Association generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP & PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY, EFFECTIVE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE & PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPECIAL PROJECTS - RESTRICTED GRANTS RECEIVED BY NLADA TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF CIVIL LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENSE. NLADA'S CIVIL AND DEFENDER DIVISIONS BOTH RECEIVED FUNDING TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES IN THE FIELD. THE CIVIL DIVISION RECEIVED FUNDING TO SUPPORT WORK TO ENHANCE OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO CIVIL LEGAL AID PROGRAMS DURING THE NATIONWIDE PANDEMIC AND LOCK DOWN. THE DEFENDER DIVISION HAS RECEIVED FUNDING TO CARRY OUT VARIOUS INITIATIVES ON BEHALF OF AN IMPROVED PUBLIC DEFENSE SYSTEM.
CIVIL DIVISION - SUPPORTS A WIDE ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF CIVIL LEGAL AID PROGRAM PROVIDERS, PRO BONO ATTORNEYS, LAW SCHOOLS, BAR ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS PLAYING A ROLE IN ENSURING THAT LOW-INCOME PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION IN CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS.
TRAINING AND CONFERENCE DIVISION -THE TRAINING AND CONFERENCE AGENDAS ARE IN ALIGNMENT WITH NLADA'S STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE WORK OF PROGRAM STAFF, PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONFERENCES TO BOTH THE CIVIL AND PUBLIC DEFENSE COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jo-Ann Wallace Pres & CEO - Until 10/21, Then Director | Officer | 37.5 | $175,994 |
Maria Soto Sr. VP Of Operations/secretary | Officer | 37.5 | $165,493 |
April Camara Frazier Dir. - Until 10/21, Then Pres & CEO | 37.5 | $163,099 | |
Radhika Singh Dir., Civil Legal Aid Initatives | 37.5 | $161,675 | |
Aileen Moffatt VP Of External Relations | Officer | 37.5 | $161,203 |
Rosalie Joy VP Of Dls - Until 12/21 | Officer | 37.5 | $154,598 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $6,492 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $609,415 |
| Related organizations | $100,000 |
| Government grants | $1,743,983 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,248,952 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,708,842 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,887,610 |
| Investment income | $377 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $249,787 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$73,063 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,773,553 |
| 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. | $1,023,897 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $201,710 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,828,922 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,120 |
| Other employee benefits | $155,496 |
| Payroll taxes | $179,046 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,663 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,237 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $676,274 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $291,717 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $250,483 |
| Travel | $29,790 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $356,957 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $84,622 |
| Insurance | $27,513 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,142,425 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $360,188 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,163,981 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,479,681 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $598,637 |
| 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 | $128,044 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $207,817 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,563 |
| Total assets | $5,969,911 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $349,281 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,117,240 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
| Other liabilities | $578,246 |
| Total liabilities | $2,194,767 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,471,757 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,303,387 |
| 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 | $5,969,911 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that National Legal Aid And Defender Association has recieved totaling $3,126,267.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND THE BLACK DEFENDER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, WHICH PROVIDES SPECIALIZED LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR BLACK DEFENDERS | $500,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PARTICIPATE AS A STRATEGIC ALLY IN THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE. | $325,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PARTICIPATE AS A STRATEGIC ALLY IN THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE. | $325,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PARTICIPATE AS A STRATEGIC ALLY IN THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE | $325,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PARTICIPATE AS A STRATEGIC ALLY IN THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE. | $325,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PARTICIPATE AS A STRATEGIC ALLY IN THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE. | $325,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Law And Social Policy Washington, DC | $19,175,600 | $12,084,757 |
Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalition Washington, DC | $4,021,347 | $8,220,603 |
National Legal Aid And Defender Association Washington, DC | $5,969,911 | $7,773,553 |
Democracy Forward Foundation Washington, DC | $4,068,777 | $5,297,085 |
Public Justice Center Inc Baltimore, MD | $3,311,123 | $3,104,378 |
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc Marion, VA | $2,134,624 | $3,338,524 |
Constitutional Accountability Center Washington, DC | $8,058,148 | $4,253,082 |
America First Legal Foundation Washington, DC | $4,359,987 | $6,388,442 |
Washington Legal Foundation Washington, DC | $33,526,815 | $3,704,118 |
Center For Justice And International Law Washington, DC | $1,723,842 | $1,310,153 |
Homeless Persons Representation Project Inc Baltimore, MD | $271,076 | $1,464,346 |
Louis D Brandeis Center Inc Washington, DC | $428,512 | $1,191,703 |