Public Interest Law Initiative
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 04/1980
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 36-3059660
Organization Overview
Public Interest Law Initiative, operating under the name Co Foley & Lardner, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1980. 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 08/2022, Co Foley & Lardner employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Co Foley & Lardner 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 08/2022, Co Foley & Lardner generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.2% 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.
Since 2015, Co Foley & Lardner has awarded 195 individual grants totaling $2,190,898. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PILI ENGAGES, INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS THOSE ADVANCING EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PILI OPERATED THE LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIP & GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP, ALUMNI AND PRO BONO PROGRAMS THROUGH WHICH IT CONNECTED LAW STUDENTS, LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES AND MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS LEGAL COMMUNITY WITH PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND PRO BONO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED WITH THEIR LEGAL ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Bergmann Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $131,667 |
Daniel Lange President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kyle Petersen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Mccraw Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark O'meara Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Bourke Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $378,648 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $118,177 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $852,931 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,349,756 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $34,245 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $292 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$59,776 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,324,867 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $322,800 |
| 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. | $146,853 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,217 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $355,734 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,860 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,616 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,628 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,970 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,501 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,790 |
| Office expenses | $29,398 |
| Information technology | $459 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,083 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,833 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,925 |
| Insurance | $10,324 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,107,202 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $510,711 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $356,236 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $173,033 |
| 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 | $13,114 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,797 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,213,911 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,668 |
| Total assets | $2,294,470 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,127 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $155,800 |
| 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 | $21,288 |
| Total liabilities | $198,215 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $735,667 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,360,588 |
| 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 | $2,294,470 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Public Interest Law Initiative has awarded $319,800 in support to 28 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACCESS LIVING OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO PURPOSE: Law Student Internships | $6,000 |
ASCEND JUSTICE PURPOSE: Law Student Internships | $6,000 |
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST PURPOSE: Law Student Internships | $6,000 |
CABRINI GREEN LEGAL AID CLINIC PURPOSE: Law Student Internships | $9,000 |
CENTER FOR DISABILITY AND ELDER LAW PURPOSE: Law Student Internships | $9,000 |
CHICAGO APPLESEED FUND FOR JUSTICE PURPOSE: Law Student Internships | $6,000 |