Legal Assistance Center
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $279.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 06/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 37-1492605
Organization Overview
Legal Assistance Center is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2022, Legal Assistance Center employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Assistance Center 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 12/2022, Legal Assistance Center generated $279.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $274.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 8 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
A LEGAL SELF HELP CENTER, THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER WORKS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND EQUIP THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY TO RESOLVE LEGAL CHALLENGES AND ASSURE JUSTICE FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ACCESS LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER IS A SINGLE SITE RESOURCE WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO SEEK BASIC LEGAL HELP THEY NEED TO MANAGE THE LEGAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES, THEIR CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEN THEY CANNOT ACCESS LEGAL REPRESENTATION. IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT, HIGHLY SKILLED LAC STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND EQUIP PEOPLE TO BE THEIR OWN BEST ADVOCATE WHEN USING THE COURT OR SOLVING LEGAL CHALLENGES. EVERYONE WHO COMES TO THE LAC RECEIVES DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND, WHEN NEEDED, A CONNECTION TO LEGAL, COMMUNITY, OR OTHER RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT WILL ASSURE THEM A MEANINGFUL PATH FORWARD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deborah J Hughes Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $89,310 |
Pam Hove President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Wittland Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill B Ferris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hilary Curtis Arthur Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tj Ackert Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $42,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $117,376 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $159,876 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $55,648 |
| Investment income | $30,305 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,959 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $279,788 |
| 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. | $91,990 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,197 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $113,201 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,411 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,825 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,729 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $483 |
| Insurance | $4,085 |
| All other expenses | $227 |
| Total functional expenses | $274,136 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,725 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $796 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,095,280 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $32,967 |
| Total assets | $1,226,768 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,070 |
| 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 | $32,967 |
| Total liabilities | $45,037 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,161,731 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,000 |
| 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 | $1,226,768 |