Cabrini-Green Legal Aid Clinic Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2022, Cabrini-Green Legal Aid Clinic Inc employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cabrini-Green Legal Aid Clinic 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 06/2022, Cabrini-Green Legal Aid Clinic Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 3 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:
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CGLA PROVIDES HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES THAT INCLUDE SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CGLA'S CRIMINAL RECORDS, EMERGING ADULTS, AND PRO BONO TEAMS PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE CLEAR ADULT AND JUVENILE RECORDS THROUGH EXPUNGEMENT, SEALING, CERTIFICATES, WAIVERS, CLEMENCY AND REPRESENTATION OF JUVENILES IN AFTERCARE REVOCATION HEARINGS. WE ALSO ASSIST THE PUBLIC AT OUR HELP DESKS LOCATED AT THE DALEY CENTER AND MARKHAM COURTHOUSES AND THE COOK COUNTY JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER. RECORDS CLEARANCE AND MITIGATION ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SPECIALIZE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. IN 2021, WE DELIVERED 5734 RECORDS RELIEF SERVICES TO 4011 CLIENTS.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND POLICY SERVICES. ALL CGLA'S PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY OUR CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP. SOCIAL WORKERS HELP TO SRENGTHEN LEGAL OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE GOAL IS TO ADDRESS NON-LEGAL ISSUES AND THE UNDERLYING CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CLIENT'S LEGAL TROUBLES.
CIVIL LAW PROGRAM INCLUDES FAMILY LAW AND HOUSING LAW SERVICES. OUR FAMILY LAW PROGRAM SERVES THE UNMET NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INCARCERATED IN COUNTY JAILS OR STATE PRISONS AND THOSE WHO ARE STILL SERVING SENTENCES IMPOSED AFTER CONVICTION. IN 2021, CGLA HANDLED 141 FAMILY LAW CASES FOR 131 CLIENTS. HOUSING LAW FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, DUE TO THREATS OF EVICTION OR TERMINATION OF SUBSIDIZED VOUCHERS DUE TO ALLEGED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY BY THE LEASEHOLDER, A MEMBER OF HOUSEHOLD, OR A GUEST. IN 2021, CGLA ACHIEVED 49 OUTCOMES FOR 39 CLIENTS.
OUR CRIMINAL DEFENSE TEAM PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO DEFEND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FACING CURRENT CRIMINAL CHARGES AND THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN RELEASED FROM PRISON BUT ARE CHARGED WIH VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THEIR PAROLE. WE DELIVERED 134 DEFENSE-RELATED SERVICES TO 106 CLIENTS IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Stephens Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Kelly Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Root Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Cano Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanna Horsnail Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Chris Kemnitz Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $855,111 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,772,028 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,627,139 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $230,592 |
Investment income | $1,800 |
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 | $3,862,607 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,108,020 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $166,902 |
Payroll taxes | $172,296 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,125 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $188,694 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,074 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $393,284 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,420 |
Insurance | $23,501 |
All other expenses | $78,610 |
Total functional expenses | $3,442,080 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,084 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,793,623 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $115,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $289,643 |
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 | $7,869 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $90,419 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $69,780 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $53,089 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,432,507 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $175,203 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $160,607 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $107,140 |
Total liabilities | $442,950 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $984,934 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,004,623 |
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 | $2,432,507 |