Lawyers Committee For Better Housing
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 11/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3134577
Organization Overview
Lawyers Committee For Better Housing is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1981. 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, Lawyers Committee For Better Housing employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawyers Committee For Better Housing 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, Lawyers Committee For Better Housing generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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
LEGAL REPRESENTATION, LEGAL ADVOCACY, EDUCATION & OUTREACH FOR LOW & MODERATE-INCOME RENTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TENANTS ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES A TRUSTED ADVOCATE FOR RENTERS IN AND OUT OF COURT, AND INCORPORATES ALL OF THE SERVICES LCBH PROVIDES DIRECTLY FOR TENANTS AS A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES AND CARE.*LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR EVICTION DEFENSE (NON-FORECLOSURE)*LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR RENTERS LIVING IN FORECLOSED BUILDINGS *REPRESENTATION WITHOUT LITIGATION-LEGAL COUNSEL AND NEGOTIATIONS OUTSIDE OF COURT*PRO BONO SUPPORT-LCBH VOLUNTEER AND INTERN PROGRAM TO INCREASE DIRECT SERVICE CAPACITY*FORECLOSURE HELPLINE-TO ASSIST RENTERS WITH FORECLOSURE ISSUES IN CHICAGO AND STATEWIDE *FORECLOSURE COUNSELING-ASSISTANCE TO RENTERS WHO ARE LIVING OR BELIEVE THEY ARE LIVING IN A FORECLOSED BUILDING*SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP LCBH CLIENTS MOST VULNERABLE TO HOMELESSNESS ACHIEVE HOUSING STABILITY*BRIEF SERVICES AND PRO SE HELP-ASSISTANCE WITH RENTER SELF-REPRESENTATION*LEGAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CHATBOT AT RENTERVENTION.COM
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION (AHPP) HELPS PRESERVE VITALITY AND AFFORDABILITY IN CHICAGO'S NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST RENTERS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE POOR LIVING CONDITIONS AND TO KEEP BUILDINGS OCCUPIED THAT ARE THREATENED WITH FORECLOSURE. *LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY THAT SAVES AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS*TENANT ORGANIZING TO IMPROVE BUILDING CONDITIONS*COORDINATED COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS
EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO EMPOWER VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES OR ON BEHALF OF RENTERS. PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS ARE COLLABORATIONS WITH A VARIETY OF STAKEHOLDERS ON ISSUES RANGING FROM EQUAL JUSTICE IN THE COURTROOM, EFFORTS TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS, AND EFFORTS THAT PRESERVE OR INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CHICAGO. *TENANT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO ASSIST RENTERS LIVING IN LARGE BUILDINGS*LEGAL ADVOCATES TRAINING*COMMUNITY ADVOCATES TRAINING*FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION*COLLABORATIONS ON POLICY EFFORTS TO AFFECT SYSTEMIC CHANGE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Swartz Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $101,115 |
Geoff Cockrell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Louis Disanto Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Colin Cordes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Panza Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claire Battle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $10,920 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,682,185 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,250,668 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,943,773 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $95,825 |
| Investment income | $39,752 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,133 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,131 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,116,718 |
| 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. | $101,116 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,335 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,531,074 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,219 |
| Payroll taxes | $143,918 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,926 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $384,192 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,719 |
| Office expenses | $97,994 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $225,137 |
| Travel | $7,721 |
| 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 | $14,668 |
| Insurance | $18,880 |
| All other expenses | $3,339 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,631,903 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,407 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $277,496 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,017,284 |
| 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 | $6,460 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $53,667 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $468,211 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $22,677 |
| Total assets | $2,020,202 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,063 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $43,840 |
| 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 | $20,231 |
| Total liabilities | $87,134 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $915,147 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,017,921 |
| 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 | $2,020,202 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Lawyers Committee For Better Housing has recieved totaling $904,716.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago Bar Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT | $422,531 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN HOUSING CRISIS IN COOK COUNTY. TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE TO EVICTION HELP IL. | $162,362 |
Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operations | $72,000 |
All Chicago Making Homelessness History Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CASE MANAGEMENT | $65,444 |
Communities United Chicago, IL PURPOSE: R3 SUBGRANT FOR EVICTION PROTECTION WORK | $54,138 |
United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,001 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $384,904 |
| Earnings | $83,307 |
| Ending Balance | $468,211 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | $6,502,087 | $14,199,001 |
Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, IL | $6,414,739 | $5,402,017 |
Legal Aid Society Inc Louisville, KY | $4,177,764 | $5,157,827 |
Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $5,196,321 | $4,063,190 |
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,156,366 | $4,665,104 |
Liberty Justice Center Chicago, IL | $4,208,569 | $6,289,778 |
Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,883,908 | $3,433,600 |
Business And Professional People For The Public Interest Chicago, IL | $13,543,972 | $3,404,355 |
Lawyers Committee For Better Housing Chicago, IL | $2,020,202 | $3,116,718 |
Latino Policy Forum Chicago, IL | $3,384,314 | $3,736,734 |
Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc Chicago, IL | $2,236,173 | $2,470,113 |
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,828,966 | $2,328,660 |