Greater Chicago Legal Clinic Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-3200465
Organization Overview
Greater Chicago Legal Clinic Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1983. 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 06/2021, Greater Chicago Legal Clinic Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Chicago Legal 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 06/2021, Greater Chicago Legal Clinic Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED LEGAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO THE UNDER-SERVED AND DISADVANTAGED IN CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY - PROVIDES ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT MANY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHICH LACK ECONOMIC STABILITY, ARE CHALLENGED WITH. IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO WORK AS A RESULT OF INJURY AND NEED HELP WITH DISABILITY CLAIMS, HAVE CRIMINAL RECORDS THAT IMPEAD JOB OR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, OR CONTRACT DISPUTES HURDLES, OUR ATTORNEYS PROVIDE REPRESENTATION AND ADVISE.
CONSUMER - HELP SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PEOPLE ON A FIXED INCOME ELIMINATE THEIR DEBTS WITHOUT HAVING TO RESORT TO BANKRUPTCY. THEY ALSO GIVE CLIENTS A CHANCE TO ELIMINATE THEIR UNSECURED DEBTS THROUGH AN ATTORNEY SUPERVISED DEBT MANAGEMENT PLAN.
FAMILY - FOCUSES EXCLUSIVELY ON ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES FACING DIVORCE, THREATS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD CUSTODY, AND OTHER FAMILY RELATED LEGAL ISSUES INCLUDING IMMIGRATION. PROGRAM ATTORNEYS OPERATE THE PARENTAGE AND CHILD SUPPORT ADVICE DESK TO HELP SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS WITH PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES IN JUDICIAL (COURT) AND ADMINISTRATIVE CASES.
SERENEDEBT - ASSISTS SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PEOPLE ON A FIXED INCOME TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THEIR DEBT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam M Salzman Executive Director | Officer | 46 | $92,700 |
Ryan K Harding Vice President - Operation | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sharon A Hwang President | OfficerTrustee | 1.2 | $0 |
Catherine E Goldhaber Vice President - Membershi | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sufyan Sohel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Daniel J Donoghue Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $116,879 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $303,233 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,208,426 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,628,538 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $285,004 |
| Investment income | $2,781 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $716 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,694 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,887,936 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,000 |
| 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. | $98,956 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,701 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $901,346 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,301 |
| Payroll taxes | $77,234 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,230 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,258 |
| Fees for services: Other | $116,804 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,643 |
| Information technology | $35,811 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,078 |
| Travel | $1,704 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $10,584 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,297 |
| Insurance | $7,306 |
| All other expenses | $21,588 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,670,658 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $846,383 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $380,396 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,277 |
| 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 | $23,106 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $583,375 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $94,055 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $290,609 |
| Total assets | $2,246,201 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,426 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $278,609 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $215,082 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $272,012 |
| Total liabilities | $792,129 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $998,572 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $455,500 |
| 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 | $2,246,201 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Greater Chicago Legal Clinic Inc has recieved totaling $570,492.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago Bar Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT | $366,742 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINIALIZATION OF CANNABIS IN COOK COUNTY. | $130,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $26,250 |
Arie And Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Helen Brach Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: FOR OPERATING SUPPORT IN PROVIDING FREE OR LOW COST LEGAL SERVICES AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES | $15,000 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $72,378 |
| Earnings | $23,066 |
| Ending Balance | $95,444 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
Legal Services Of Eastern Mo Inc Saint Louis, MO | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |