Volunteer Lawyers Network
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 06/1966
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 41-0988459
Organization Overview
Volunteer Lawyers Network is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1966. 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 06/2022, Volunteer Lawyers Network employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteer Lawyers Network 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 06/2022, Volunteer Lawyers Network generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE PRIMARILY IN HENNEPIN COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS NETWORK (VLN) LEVERAGES THE TALENT AND DEDICATION OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS THROUGH A VOLUNTEER-BASED SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL. IN 2021, VOLUNTEERS FROM LAW FIRMS, NON-PROFITS, AND COMPANIES DELIVERED THOUSANDS OF LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED MINNESOTANS. THROUGH VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, VLN PREVENTS HOMELESSNESS AND PROTECTS SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING, PROTECTS AND STABILIZES SCARCE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, REMOVES BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING, AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM REGARDLESS OF A CLIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Walsh Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $87,870 |
Dennis Ryan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karl Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Haaland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sten-Erik Hoidal Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Bazzano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $148,635 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $697,375 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $767,902 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,613,912 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $56 |
| Investment income | $105 |
| 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 | $1,621,873 |
| 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. | $87,870 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,862 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $931,090 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $195,314 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,103 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,751 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,607 |
| Information technology | $33,974 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,393 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $40,836 |
| Insurance | $9,987 |
| All other expenses | $6,908 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,544,255 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $792,807 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $153,664 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $128,125 |
| 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 | $22,979 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,506 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,568 |
| Total assets | $1,158,664 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,545 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,000 |
| 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 | $92,545 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $908,229 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $157,890 |
| 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 | $1,158,664 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Volunteer Lawyers Network has recieved totaling $377,674.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hennepin County Bar Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS, CONNECTING POVERTY STRICKEN CLIENTS WITH LEGAL REPRESENTATION | $130,000 |
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
Faegre Baker Daniels Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 St Paul, MN PURPOSE: RAMSEY COUNTY EVICTION PREVENTION PROJECT | $25,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $21,100 |
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 |