Legal Council For Health Justice
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-3563802
Organization Overview
Legal Council For Health Justice is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (G81) the organization is classified as: AIDS, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Legal Council For Health Justice employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Council For Health Justice 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, Legal Council For Health Justice 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 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
USE THE POWER OF LAW TO SECURE DIGNITY, OPPORTUNITY & WELL-BEING FOR PEOPLE W/ILLNESS & DISABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILDREN & FAMILIES PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CONDITIONS IN MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH, COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, AND MT. SINAI HOSPITAL.
HIV PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM, CONTINUING WORK STARTED 32 YEARS AGO AT THE HEIGHT OF THE AIDS CRISIS, PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH OR IMPACTED BY HIV AND OTHER CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. THE PROJECT HAS MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, THE CORE CENTER OF COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM, HOWARD BROWN HEALTH, THE MICHAEL REESE HIV PROJECT AT UIC, AND TPAN.
HOMELESS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM FOCUSED ITS LEGAL ADVOCACY ON PEOPLE WHO HAVE SERIOUS MENTAL OR OTHER HEALTH ISSUES AND ARE HOMELESS. WORKING WITH SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES ACROSS CHICAGO INCLUDING THE AFC CENTER FOR HOUSING & HEALTH, ALL CHICAGO SOAR PROGRAM, FRANCISCAN OUTREACH, MATTHEW HOUSE, SAFER FOUNDATION, AND URBAN BREAKTHROUGH MINISTRIES, PROGRAM STAFF HAVE WORKED WITH CLIENTS TO HELP THEM GAIN ACCESS TO DISABILITY INCOME, HEALTH CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND OTHER BENEFITS THAT EMPOWER CLIENTS TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AND SUSTAIN HOUSING.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Yates Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $111,722 |
Ruth Edwards Senior Director Of Program | 40 | $105,485 | |
Caroline Chapman Senior Director Of Litigat | 40 | $105,485 | |
Lisa Parsons Program Director | 40 | $102,589 | |
Philip Tortorich ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryce Cooper ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $19,724 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,096,964 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,218,868 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,335,556 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $753,590 |
| Investment income | $1,963 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,967 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,110,178 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $36,231 |
| 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. | $129,202 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,309 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,022,503 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,971 |
| Other employee benefits | $253,515 |
| Payroll taxes | $171,953 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,919 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $84,963 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $87,791 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $109,703 |
| Information technology | $48,236 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $196,374 |
| Travel | $3,934 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,398 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,557 |
| Insurance | $18,325 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,302,753 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $418,957 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,023,606 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $602,375 |
| 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 | $18,686 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $46,600 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,000 |
| Total assets | $2,140,224 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $293,822 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $119,283 |
| Total liabilities | $413,105 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,190,691 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $536,428 |
| 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 | $2,140,224 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Council For Health Justice has awarded $24,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Providing stories of Medicaid recipients | $8,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Providing stories of Medicaid recipients | $8,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Providing stories of Medicaid recipients | $8,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Legal Council For Health Justice has recieved totaling $478,818.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Illinois Childrens Healthcare Foundation Oak Brook, IL PURPOSE: NEW APPROACHES TO CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING | $100,000 |
National Health Law Program Inc Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP | $80,000 |
Healthy Communities Foundation Riverside, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Chicago Bar Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55,000 |
Reva & David Logan Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
The Irving Harris Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: EARLY CHILDHOOD POLICY, ADVOCACY AND SYSTEMS-BUILDING WORK | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chicago House And Social Service Agency Chicago, IL | $6,194,238 | $16,845,150 |
Aids Project Of The Ozarks Springfield, MO | $10,791,784 | $13,609,136 |
Interfaith Residence St Louis, MO | $17,577,028 | $14,312,423 |
Livwell Community Health Services Inc Paducah, KY | $7,031,487 | $12,436,357 |
Save Inc Kansas City, MO | $3,140,383 | $10,169,762 |
Tpa Network Incorporated Chicago, IL | $1,817,877 | $3,399,637 |
Legal Council For Health Justice Chicago, IL | $2,140,224 | $3,110,178 |
Step-Up Incorporated Indianapolis, IN | $1,236,422 | $2,650,736 |
Good Samaritan Project Kansas City, MO | $1,368,333 | $1,848,596 |
Avol Kentucky Inc Lexington, KY | $934,293 | $1,734,134 |
Spectrum Health Care Columbia, MO | $981,087 | $1,668,128 |
Erise Williams And Associates Inc Saint Louis, MO | $228,889 | $1,461,349 |