Volunteer Attorney Program
- Assets
- $9.8k
- Revenue
- $671.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 04/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 41-1443184
Organization Overview
Volunteer Attorney Program is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteer Attorney Program 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 12/2020, Volunteer Attorney Program generated $671.0 in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (64.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS TO PEOPLE WHO CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY IN THE NORTHEASTERN REGION OF MINNESOTA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM: THE MISSION OF VAP IS TO ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUALS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA HAVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY PROVIDING QUALITY AND EFFECTIVE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES. VAP RECRUITS PRIVATE ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WITH LEGAL ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICES, OR FULL REPRESENTATION.
KIDS 1ST: THE MISSION OF KIDS 1ST IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO PARENTS IN A CUSTODY DISPUTE ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY CO-PARENT.
VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM: THE MISSION OF VAP IS TO ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUALS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA HAVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY PROVIDING QUALITY AND EFFECTIVE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES. VAP RECRUITS PRIVATE ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WITH LEGAL ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICES, OR FULL REPRESENTATION.
KIDS 1ST: THE MISSION OF KIDS 1ST IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO PARENTS IN A CUSTODY DISPUTE ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY CO-PARENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jake Kuschke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Susan Waldie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerrod Shermoen Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Donald Erickson Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bhupesh Pattni Vice Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephanie Balmer Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $671 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $358 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $916 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,825 |
| 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 | $125 |
| Information technology | $1,517 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $42 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,808 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,818 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,818 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,818 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $9,818 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Volunteer Attorney Program has recieved totaling $30,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS TO ENHANCE THE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN AITKIN, CROW WING, AND KOOCHICHING COUNTIES. | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $5,196,321 | $4,063,190 |
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,156,366 | $4,665,104 |
East River Legal Services Corporation Sioux Falls, SD | $523,103 | $1,787,251 |
Gender Justice St Paul, MN | $1,864,775 | $2,374,483 |
Legal Rights Center Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $1,044,335 | $1,660,071 |
Law Forward Inc Madison, WI | $3,232,778 | $3,510,129 |
The Family Leader Inc Urbandale, IA | $1,409,211 | $333,953 |
First Freedoms Foundation Inc Brookfield, WI | $1,792 | $0 |
Law Review Inc Minneapolis, MN | $532,880 | $44,398 |
Volunteer Attorney Program Duluth, MN | $9,818 | $671 |
Agricultural Legal Defense Fund Des Moines, IA | $62 | $0 |