Central Minnesota Legal Services Incorporated
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $882.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 05/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1299151
Organization Overview
Central Minnesota Legal Services Incorporated is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Central Minnesota Legal Services Incorporated employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central Minnesota Legal Services Incorporated 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, Central Minnesota Legal Services Incorporated generated $882.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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THE MISSION OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA LEGAL SERVICES IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING POVERTY, CHALLENGING INEQUITIES, AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CMLS IS A POVERTY LAW FIRM AND PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT ITS 21- COUNTY SERVICE AREA IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THE SERVICE AREA STRETCHES FROM THE WESTERN BORDER WITH SOUTH DAKOTA TO THE EASTERN BORDER WITH WISCONSIN. THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AREAS OF LEGAL NEED ARE FAMILY LAW AND HOUSING ISSUES. CMLS EMPHASIZES REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN ORDERS FOR PROTECTION, DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE AND OTHER FAMILY LAW CASES. HOUSING CASES TYPICALLY INVOLVE PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO LOW COST, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING. CMLS PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH STAFF ATTORNEYS WHO PROVIDE ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICES AND FULL REPRESENTATION FOR A BROAD RANGE OF LEGAL PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY LOW INCOME PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, CMLS HAS A VIBRANT VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM THAT SERVES 19 OF THE 21 COUNTIES IN THE CMLS SERVICE AREA. IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, CMLS PARTNERS WITH THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED PRIMARILY IN CASES WHERE CHILD RELATED RELIEF IS SOUGHT. CMLS STAFF ATTORNEYS ARE AVAILABLE DAILY FOR CONSULTATIONS WITH ADVOCATES AND VICTIMS. CMLS STAFF ATTORNEYS ALSO REPRESENT VICTIMS SEEKING ORDERS FOR PROTECTION IN THEIR COURT HEARINGS. VICTIMS WHO HAVE ADDITIONAL FAMILY LAW ISSUES OR OTHER LEGAL ISSUES FOLLOWING THEIR ORDER FOR PROTECTION ARE FREQUENTLY ACCEPTED AS CLIENTS AND RECEIVE REPRESENTATION FORM CMLS IN THOSE RELATED LEGAL MATTERS. CMLS STAFF ATTORNEYS PROVIDE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL FORMS TO LOW-INCOME MINNESOTANS IN A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY CLINICS. IN ANOKA COUNTY CMLS COLLABORATES WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO PROVIDE AN EVICTION CLINIC FOR EACH HOUSING CALENDA. IN ANOKA COUNTY CMLS ALSO PROVIDES A MONTHLY CLINIC OFFERING INFORMATION AND ADVICE FOR THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS AND A TWICE MONTHLY FAMILY LAW CLINIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANOKA COUNTY LAW LIBRARY OFFERING ADVICE ON FAMILY LAW ISSUES. IN STEARNS COUNTY STAFF PROVIDE ADVICE AT A CLINIC FOR VETERANS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ST. CLOUD VA. IN TODD/MORRISON COUNTIES AND MILLE LACS COUNTY, CMLS STAFF PROVIDE ADVICE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT CLINICS WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS. THE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM OFFERS LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAW LIBRARIES OF WRIGHT COUNTY, THE GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY IN SAINT CLOD AND THE KANDIYOHI PUBLIC LIBRARY IN WILLMAR, MINNESOTA. PRO BONO ATTORNEYS ALSO PROVIDE ADVICE AT A MONTHLY CMLS CLINIC IN ISANTI COUNTY. CMLS PRO BONO ATTORNEYS PROVIDE MEDIATION SERVICES IN THE SAINT CLOUD AND WILLMAR AREAS THOUGH A VOLUNTEER FAMILY MEDIATION PROGRAM. THIS IS THE PRIMARY MEDIATION SERVICE IN THE CMLS SERVICE AREA AND IS FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE WITH FAMILY LAW DISPUTES. CMLS HAS EXPANDED THE MEDIATION PROGRAM TO ANOKA COUNTY. CMLS STAFF ATTORNEYS AND PRO BONO ATTORNEYS SERVE VETERANS THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA. REGULAR CLINICS ARE HELD IN ST. CLOUD AND PERIODICALLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETERANS TO MEET THE LEGAL NEEDS OF RURAL VETERANS. IN HENNEPIN COUNTY CMLS PROVIDES FULL REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE TO VETERANS ON LEGAL ISSUES SUCH AS CHILD SUPPORT, PARENTING TIME AND LANDLORD/TENANT CASES. CMLS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS REGULARLY PRESENT COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS TO HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND SERVICE PROVIDERS UNDERSTAND LEGAL ISSUES AND PREVENT SOME LEGAL PROBLEMS FROM OCCURRING. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CMLS STAFF BEGAN AND CONTINUE TO OFFER COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS THROUGH ZOOM. CMLS NOW DELIVERS COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS AND CLINICS THROUGH IN-PERSON, VIRTUAL IZOOM) OR HYBRID MODELS AND PROVIDES THE TECHNOLOGY WITH PARTNERS TO MAKE EACH MODEL WORK EFFECTIVELY FOR STAFF AND CLIENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jean A Lastine Exec Dir / S | Officer | 40 | $109,141 |
Emily Lawrence President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jonathan Wolf Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Vavreck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Daniel Tyson Ex- Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Fredric Koerte Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $558,830 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $317,579 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $876,409 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,000 |
| Investment income | $1,524 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$473 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $882,460 |
| 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. | $145,390 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,773 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,394,621 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,153 |
| Other employee benefits | $212,955 |
| Payroll taxes | $120,807 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $177,451 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $31,683 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $197,860 |
| Travel | $3,470 |
| 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 | $15,477 |
| Insurance | $14,618 |
| All other expenses | $3,329 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,503,166 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,765 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,575,592 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $98,667 |
| 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 | $32,655 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,650 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,763,329 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $169,832 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $147,331 |
| 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 | $317,163 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,424,703 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,463 |
| 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 | $1,763,329 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Central Minnesota Legal Services Incorporated has recieved totaling $2,537,363.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Legal Services Corporation Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $1,859,134 |
Legal Services Corporation Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL LEGAL AID | $597,229 |
Family Housing Fund Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: EXPANSION OF RAMSEY CTY HOUSING COURT CLINIC | $30,000 |
Family Housing Fund Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: EXPANSION OF RAMSEY CTY HOUSING COURT CLINIC | $30,000 |
Faegre Baker Daniels Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Minnesota Justice Foundation Inc Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: CLERKSHIP | $6,000 |
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 |