Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee 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 12/2023, Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee generated $6.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE MILWAUKEE AREA WHO ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIL DIVISION - PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY MILWAUKEE FAMILIES HAVING SERIOUS CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS IN THE AREA OF FAMILY, CONSUMER, PUBLIC BENEFITS, HOUSING, AND CIVIL RIGHTS LAW.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT MINORS IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY.
EVICTION FREE MILWAUKEE (EFM) - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS FIGHTING EVICTION FROM THEIR HOMES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter J Stone President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacey C Gerber Ward VP - Finance | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel D Blinka Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sunella Jones Ash Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sean O Bosack Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Louis B Butler Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $195,402 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $131,700 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,423,101 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,147,487 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,897,690 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $106,211 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,711 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $636 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,041,037 |
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. | $156,198 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,735 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,481,426 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $677,194 |
Payroll taxes | $277,811 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,926 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,137 |
Fees for services: Other | $444,438 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,359 |
Office expenses | $49,713 |
Information technology | $38,967 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $177,764 |
Travel | $2,922 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,639 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,784 |
All other expenses | $42,148 |
Total functional expenses | $5,496,448 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $527 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,147,041 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $925,489 |
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 | $22,143 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,157,416 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,198,909 |
Total assets | $6,451,525 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $169,677 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $36,343 |
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 | $264,769 |
Total liabilities | $470,789 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,720,535 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,260,201 |
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 | $6,451,525 |