Legal Aid Of Western Michigan
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $6.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 92
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 08/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, Legal Aid Of Western Michigan employed 92 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 12/2022, Legal Aid Of Western Michigan generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.2% 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
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 7262 CASES, AND OUR SERVICES HELPED 17,437 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. 832 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 207 CASES TO VOLUNTEERS. WE CONTINUED DELIVERING LEGAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO LOWER-INCOME WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH IN-PERSON PROGRAMS AND BY RECORDING A SERIES OF LEGAL EXPLAINER VIDEOS TO ANSWER FREQUENTLY ASKED CLIENT QUESTIONS. WE PRODUCED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR NON-ATTORNEY PROFESSIONALS AT OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, OFFERING AN OVERVIEW OF LANDLORD/TENANT LAW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pamela Hoekwater Executive Di | Officer | 37.5 | $127,139 |
Randy Smith Director Of | Officer | 37.5 | $83,835 |
Jim Boerigter Attorney Mem | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracey W Brame Attorney Mem | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenean Brown Community Me | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Brunner Board Vice P | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,786,898 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,869,699 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,656,597 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,053 |
| Investment income | $32,290 |
| 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 | $6,734,940 |
| 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. | $240,147 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $240,147 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,045,532 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $166,989 |
| Other employee benefits | $537,137 |
| Payroll taxes | $308,914 |
| Fees for services: Management | $4,613 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,425 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,093 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $347,774 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $119,844 |
| Information technology | $69,426 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $254,320 |
| Travel | $28,160 |
| 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 | $51,899 |
| Insurance | $41,448 |
| All other expenses | $19,866 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,454,832 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,305 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,921,627 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $794,116 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,602 |
| 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 | $63,363 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $262,533 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $724,123 |
| Total assets | $4,980,669 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $537,075 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $278,039 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $117,799 |
| 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 | $611,089 |
| Total liabilities | $1,544,002 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,637,904 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $798,763 |
| 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 | $4,980,669 |