Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $12.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 172
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 05/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1077192
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc employed 172 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 12/2021, Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc generated $12.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% 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
EQUAL JUSTICE FOR OUR LOW-INCOME CLIENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 10,331 LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY CLIENTS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021, LEGAL ACTION OF WISCONSIN, INC. RECEIVED VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY SERVICES VALUED AT $793,519
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffery Myer Director Of Advocacy | 40 | $122,452 | |
Tanya M Stamps Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $116,224 |
Deedee Peterson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $114,851 |
Karen Burns Roehl Attorney | 40 | $103,373 | |
Ben Obregon President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Atty Cheryl Gill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Thomson Reuters-west Publishing Legal Library Materials And Updates | 12/30/21 | $131,617 |
A Ch Coakley And Company Records Storage | 12/30/21 | $101,263 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $331,928 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,647,839 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $437,809 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,417,576 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,774 |
| Investment income | $1,765 |
| 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 | $12,478,774 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $19,071 |
| 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. | $281,243 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $281,243 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,342,743 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $236,286 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,643,485 |
| Payroll taxes | $585,629 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $216,910 |
| Advertising and promotion | $40,281 |
| Office expenses | $155,966 |
| Information technology | $140,626 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,172,078 |
| Travel | $39,184 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $118,964 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $94,002 |
| Insurance | $39,572 |
| All other expenses | $130,593 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,559,959 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,163 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,146,377 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,212,790 |
| 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 | $249,542 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $191,627 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,375 |
| Total assets | $4,032,874 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $749,745 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $929,657 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $19,375 |
| 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 | $177,463 |
| Total liabilities | $1,876,240 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,938,121 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $218,513 |
| 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 | $4,032,874 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc has awarded $37,559 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: CASE MANAGEMENT | $22,500 |
WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER OF RACINE INC PURPOSE: CASE MANAGEMENT AND SHELTER | $15,059 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc has recieved totaling $2,183,537.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES/FOUNDATION GRANT; DVSA; FORECLOSURE/REDEVELOPMENT; IOLTA FUNDS; PRO HAC VICE FUNDS; CY PRES FUNDS | $1,270,148 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES TO PREVENT EVICTIONS | $150,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES TO PREVENT EVICTIONS | $150,000 |
Roots And Wings Foundation Inc Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
Greater Wisconsin Agency On Aging Resources Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: OLDER AMERICANS ACT - FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS | $95,109 |
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: Lawyers for Learners Program - Funding Expansion of the Tech College Student Legal Aid Program- Completion of the Project Milestones for Objective 1 & 2 (Months 1-12) | $88,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $13,119,781 | $18,613,271 |
Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Inc St Paul, MN | $7,070,587 | $10,263,098 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |