Legal Aid Of Western Michigan
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $6.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 87
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 08/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-2156874
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Of Western Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2021, Legal Aid Of Western Michigan employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Of Western Michigan 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, Legal Aid Of Western Michigan generated $6.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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
TO SECURE JUSTICE AND PROTECT RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AND PAY FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CIVIL MATTERS BY THE PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR LEGAL SERVICES' GREATEST IMPACT IS OUTSIDE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, HELPING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LIVE AND WORK WITH STABLE SCHEDULES, ENSURING SENIORS LIVE SAFELY AND HEALTHILY, AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO ACCESS BETTER JOBS AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES. WE CLOSED 7,353 CASES, AND OUR SERVICES HELPED 17,917 CLIENTS AND THEIR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. THESE PEOPLE INCLUDE WORKING FAMILIES THREATENED WITH LOSING THEIR HOMES, SENIORS SUFFERING FROM ABUSE OR PREYED UPON BY SCAMMERS, TAXPAYERS WITH IRS DISPUTES, AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE ACHIEVING SAFETY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. 801 MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS WERE AMONG THOSE BENEFITING FROM OUR SERVICES. WE CONTINUED OUR LONGTIME PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE-SECTOR ATTORNEYS THROUGH OUR PRO BONO PROGRAM, REFERRING 171 CASES TO VOLUNTEERS. TO SUPPORT OUR VOLUNTEERS, WE OFFERED 15 TRAINING PROGRAMS IN 2021, REACHING 132 ATTORNEYS. WE EXPANDED OUR CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME MICHIGANDERS WHO HAD MADE A MISTAKE IN THE PAST, PAID THE PENALTY, AND EARNED A SECOND CHANCE. OUR RECORD EXPUNGEMENT WORK IS AN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT TOOL FOR CLIENTS, HELPING THEM BECOME BETTER CANDIDATES FOR JOBS AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. WE CONTINUED DELIVERING LEGAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO LOWER-INCOME WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES. WE PARTNERED WITH A PUBLIC LIBRARY TO PROVIDE CLASSES, AND WE DISTRIBUTED EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND FLYERS EXPLAINING LEGAL ISSUES TO EVERYDAY MICHIGANDERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pamela Hoekwater Executive Di | Officer | 37.5 | $126,958 |
Randy Smith Director Of | Officer | 37.5 | $79,166 |
James Brunner Board Vice P | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alvin Bacon Jr Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Neckers Board Presid | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Mcneill Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $230,165 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,676,747 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,970,066 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,876,978 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,628 |
| Investment income | $9,041 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,915,647 |
| 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. | $236,870 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $236,870 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,810,724 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $142,196 |
| Other employee benefits | $551,294 |
| Payroll taxes | $292,309 |
| Fees for services: Management | $46,527 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,951 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $312,276 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $134,687 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $216,045 |
| Travel | $15,001 |
| 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 | $40,679 |
| Insurance | $41,823 |
| All other expenses | $110,255 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,043,333 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,431 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,758,485 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,037,085 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,445 |
| 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 | $53,862 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $252,435 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $595,360 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $289 |
| Total assets | $3,802,392 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $438,728 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $206,816 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $289 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $645,833 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,485,634 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $670,925 |
| 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 | $3,802,392 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Legal Aid Of Western Michigan has recieved totaling $397,180.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Heart Of West Michigan United Way Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION | $128,398 |
United Way Of The Lakeshore Inc Muskegon, MI PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $54,350 |
United Way Of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: ARPA RESPONSIVE GRANT | $50,000 |
United Way Of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: EVICTION PREVENTION | $49,500 |
Safe & Just Michigan Lansing, MI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CLEAN SLATE CAMPAIGN | $36,000 |
Senior Resources Of West Michigan Muskegon, MI PURPOSE: Care Serv for Older Adults | $29,423 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $560,243 |
| Earnings | $102,056 |
| Other Expense | $26,105 |
| Ending Balance | $636,194 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Ohio State Legal Services Association Columbus, OH | $8,857,054 | $10,048,043 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $10,863,496 | $9,551,747 |
Federal Community Defender Of Eastern District Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $785,609 | $8,484,506 |
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Detroit, MI | $1,645,989 | $8,228,206 |
Legal Aid Society Of Columbus Columbus, OH | $7,823,735 | $7,979,008 |
Community Legal Aid Services Inc Akron, OH | $7,391,622 | $8,507,942 |