Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1967. 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 12/2023, Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc employed 193 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc 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 Action Of Wisconsin Inc generated $22.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.0% 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
EQUAL JUSTICE FOR OUR LOW-INCOME CLIENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 24,403 LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY CLIENTS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023, LEGAL ACTION OF WISCONSIN, INC. RECEIVED VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY SERVICES VALUED AT $1,044,504.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Atty Danielle White President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Atty Terry R Young Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Atty Andrea M Davenport Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erin Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Akinsanya Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Atty Timothy Angel Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Thomson Reuters-west Publishing Legal Library Materials And Update | 12/30/23 | $141,782 |
Merino Computer Concepts Inc Cyber Security Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $115,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $338,152 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,723,096 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,218,128 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,279,376 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,135 |
Investment income | $38,500 |
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 | $22,345,299 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $288,244 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $288,244 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,880,383 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $302,065 |
Other employee benefits | $2,817,298 |
Payroll taxes | $929,742 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,645 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $461,866 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $377,419 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,010,715 |
Travel | $340,450 |
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 | $58,240 |
Insurance | $38,306 |
All other expenses | $43,145 |
Total functional expenses | $19,112,790 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,058,250 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,798,323 |
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 | $380,564 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,446 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,494,938 |
Total assets | $12,775,521 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,644,705 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $464,593 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $40,895 |
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 | $5,754,689 |
Total liabilities | $7,904,882 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,827,193 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $43,446 |
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 | $12,775,521 |
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc has awarded $37,559 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER OF RACINE INC PURPOSE: CASE MANAGEMENT AND SHELTER | $15,059 |
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE INC PURPOSE: CASE MANAGEMENT | $22,500 |