Legal Aid Service Of Northeastern Minnesota
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 05/1956
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-0958386
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Service Of Northeastern Minnesota is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 1956. 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 Service Of Northeastern Minnesota employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Service Of Northeastern Minnesota 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 Service Of Northeastern Minnesota generated $3.7m 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 $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS. OUR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDE BASIC PROTECTION FOR OUR CLIENTS BY ENFORCING THE LAW WHEN THEIR RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED, PROMOTE THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT OUR REGION, AND EDUCATE AND INFORM OUR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LASNEM HAS FIVE OFFICES: DULUTH, PINE CITY, BRAINERD, GRAND RAPIDS AND VIRGINIA. OUR FIRM SERVICES THE NORTHEAST ELEVEN COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA, STRETCHING FROM PINE AND KANABEC COUNTIES, NORTH TO AITKIN, PART OF CASS, CROW WING, ITASCA, AND KOOCHICHING, AND EAST TO BORDER OF THE STATE THROUGH CARLTON, ST. LOUIS, LAKE, AND COOK COUNTIES. OUR FULL-TIME STAFF ATTORNEYS ARE FOCUSED ON THE GREATEST LEVEL OF NEED WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SYSTEMIC AND COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH FULL REPRESENTATION OF CLIENTS. OUR GUIDING PRIORITY PRINCIPLES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PROMOTING FAMILY SAFETY, STABILITY, AND WELL BEING; PRESERVATION OR ACQUISITION OF SHELTER AND RELATED SHELTER NEEDS; MAINTAINING, ENHANCING, AND PROTECTING INCOME AND ECONOMIC SECURITY; PROMOTING DIGNITY, SECURITY, AND INDEPENDENCE FOR THE OLDER ADULTS. IN 2021, THE LEGAL AID STAFF SERVED 8,408 PEOPLE IN DIRECT CASE LEGAL SERVICES. LEGAL SERVICES PERFORMED PROTECTED 132,460 IN ASSETS, AND RECOVERED 251,703 IN ASSETS FOR OUR CLIENTS. THE PAI(PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT) PROGRAM OPENED 492 CASES IN 2021. OUR ATTORNEYS REGULARLY PERFORM OUTREACH AND CLINICS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS, AND WE ENGAGED WITH MORE THAN 1,400 INDIVIDUALS DURING THIS PROGRAMMING. IN 2021, NEARLY 45% OF OUR CASES CLOSED HELPED INDIVIDUALS WITH FAMILY LAW MATTERS, AND ANOTHER 31% OF OUR CASES CLOSED HELPED INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING MATTERS. LEGAL AID HAS PROJECT RESOURCES FOR HOUSING QUALITY, COORDINATED ENTRY FOR HOMELESSNESS, AS WELL AS SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS AND NATIVE AMERICANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dori Rapaport Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $98,156 |
Tara Serck Director Of | Officer | 40 | $74,464 |
Fred Friedman Vice Chairpe | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Fred Holm Treasurer | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
William Burns Board Chairp | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cord Timo Secretary | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,044,140 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $625,468 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,669,608 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,561 |
| Investment income | $6,195 |
| 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 | $3,677,364 |
| 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. | $200,097 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $176,125 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,903,793 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $99,014 |
| Other employee benefits | $263,637 |
| Payroll taxes | $153,414 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,935 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $106,897 |
| Information technology | $103,969 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $189,067 |
| Travel | $6,439 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,277 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,575 |
| Insurance | $20,250 |
| All other expenses | $11,867 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,342,288 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,836 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $544,479 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $544,712 |
| 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 | $32,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $121,812 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $72,529 |
| Total assets | $1,444,868 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $249,387 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $153,189 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| 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 | $402,576 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $803,870 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $238,422 |
| 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 | $1,444,868 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Legal Aid Service Of Northeastern Minnesota has recieved totaling $547,979.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN ITASCA COUNTY AND LEECH LAKE RESERVATION | $274,000 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN ITASCA COUNTY AND LEECH LAKE RESERVATION | $180,000 |
Head Of The Lakes United Way Duluth, MN PURPOSE: DULUTH LEGAL SERVICES, EXPUNGEMENT PROJECT DESIGNATIONS | $40,010 |
United Way Of Carlton County Inc Cloquet, MN PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $23,503 |
Minnesota State Bar Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $23,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,431 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $13,119,781 | $18,613,271 |
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 |
Federal Defender Services Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,391,631 | $5,311,238 |
Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation Madison, WI | $4,833,705 | $2,869,103 |
Legal Aid Service Of Northeastern Minnesota Duluth, MN | $1,444,868 | $3,677,364 |
Wisconsin Judicare Incorporated Wausau, WI | $650,640 | $3,015,263 |
Immigrant Law Center Of Minnesota Inc St Paul, MN | $2,935,346 | $3,253,939 |
Central Minnesota Legal Services Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $1,763,329 | $882,460 |
Dakota Plains Legal Services Inc Mission, SD | $760,271 | $2,112,757 |
Legal Services Of North Dakota Bismarck, ND | $1,052,682 | $2,319,514 |