Legal Aid Of Western Missouri
- Assets
- $9.5m
- Revenue
- $11.3m
- Investments
- $19.8k
- Employees
- 157
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 02/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-0824638
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1965. 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 Of Western Missouri employed 157 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Of Western Missouri 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 Of Western Missouri generated $11.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 6 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
EVERY DAY, MISSOURIANS ARE DENIED ACCESS TO THE BASIC RIGHTS TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED UNDER THE LAW, SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY. LEGAL AID PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO NEED IT MOST AND CAN AFFORD IT LEAST WITHIN A 40-COUNTY AREA WHERE 300,000 PEOPLE LIVE IN POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR STAFF OF 63 ATTORNEYS AND 35 PARALEGALS PROVIDED FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGHOUT WESTERN MISSOURI. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE RESULTING ECONOMIC DEVASTATION MADE 2021 ONE OF THE HARDEST YEARS IN RECENT MEMORY FOR OUR CLIENTS. DURING THE YEAR, WE ADVANCED JUSTICE, PROMOTED CHANGE, AND IMPROVED THE LIVES OF OUR NEIGHBORS WITH URGENT LEGAL NEEDS:-WE FOUGHT FOR BENEFITS TO ENSURE THAT SENIORS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND FOLKS WHO LOST THEIR JOBS GOT THE INCOME THEY NEEDED TO SURVIVE.-WE PUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ON A PATH TO SAFETY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.-WE IMPROVED HEALTH CARE OUTCOMES AND SAVED LIVES BY REMOVING LEGAL BARRIERS TO BETTER HEALTH.-WE FOUGHT TO MAINTAIN HOUSING SO FAMILIES COULD SAFELY SHELTER-IN-PLACE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.-WE LIFTED THE BURDEN OF DEBT FOR CONSUMERS DEFRAUDED BY UNSCRUPULOUS BUSINESSES.IN A YEAR FULL OF RAPIDLY CHANGING POLICIES AND WIDESPREAD FEAR, WE'VE BEEN ABLE TO HELP MORE THAN 12,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE RECEIVED DONATED SERVICES FROM ATTORNEYS IN OUR SERVICE AREA TOTALING 6,949 HOURS VALUED AT $1,372,844. THESE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS ASSISTED OUR STAFF WITH CASES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, WE LOBBY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BUT ONLY TO SEEK FUNDING FOR OUR WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Smith Director Of Lit. | 37.5 | $125,331 | |
Alicia M Johnson Executive Dir. | Officer | 37.5 | $110,221 |
Joseph P Dandurand Executive Dir. | Officer | 37.5 | $102,134 |
Tama Byrnes Dir. Of Finance | Officer | 37.5 | $86,863 |
Jolie Justus Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gillian Wilcox Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $18,803 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,959,755 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,069,368 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,047,926 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $261,418 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,603 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,429 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,342,252 |
| 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. | $336,271 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $320,910 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,135,172 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $166,424 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,368,936 |
| Payroll taxes | $475,078 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,265 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $8,621 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,121 |
| Fees for services: Other | $166,753 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $166,739 |
| Information technology | $107,361 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $499,164 |
| Travel | $34,368 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,988 |
| Interest | $1,167 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,339 |
| Insurance | $55,275 |
| All other expenses | $24,509 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,034,131 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,762 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,463,213 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,540,124 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,724 |
| 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 | $176,577 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $349,322 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,825,642 |
| Investments—other securities | $19,780 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $43,003 |
| Total assets | $9,531,147 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,280,825 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $18,557 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $96,982 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,396,364 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,603,272 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,531,511 |
| 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 | $9,531,147 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Legal Aid Of Western Missouri has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ina Calkins Tr 011013701800 Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,164,325 |
| Earnings | $369,341 |
| Admin Expense | $14,433 |
| Net Contributions | $70,649 |
| Ending Balance | $3,589,882 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,860,063 | $19,150,471 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Project Harmony-Haven For Abuse Response Members Serving Our Omaha, NE | $47,319,096 | $20,341,905 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Nebraska Omaha, NE | $4,357,559 | $10,934,705 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
Legal Services Of Eastern Mo Inc Saint Louis, MO | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |