Council On Legal Education Opportunity Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $908.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 03/2013
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 45-4462410
Organization Overview
Council On Legal Education Opportunity Inc, operating under the name Cleo, is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Cleo employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cleo 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 08/2023, Cleo generated $908.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DIVERSIFY THE LEGAL PROFESSION THROUGH THE OFFERING OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS - CONDUCT SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE BLOGS TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR ENTRY INTO LAW SCHOOL. PUBLISH THE CLEO JD REPORT E-NEWSLETTER WHICH IS DESIGNED TO INFORM STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO ABA APPROVED LAW SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.PROGRAMS FOR LAW STUDENTS - PROVIDE ONLINE ACADEMIC SUPPORT FORUM FOR FIRST YEAR LAW STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN A PRE-LAW PROGRAM TO RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT FROM LAW SCHOOL PROFESSORS. PROVIDES A VEHICLE FOR STUDENTS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS AND RECEIVE WEEKLY WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS. PROVIDE REGIONAL WORKSHOPS TO ADDRESS THE ACADEMIC CONCERNS OF FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENTS. PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAW STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNSHIPS, ATTEND SEMINARS, AND GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE FROM PRACTICING PROFESSIONALS.
PROGRAMS FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS:1L-PREP ATTITUDE IS ESSENTIAL (AIE) SEMINARS - THE AIE PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE STUDENTS ADMITTED TO A LAW SCHOOL A HEAD START ON LAW SCHOOL AND LEARNING IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE ONLINE SEMINAR EXPOSES STUDENTS TO THE BEST PRACTICES FOR: CASE BRIEFING, LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING, CONQUERING LAW SCHOOL EXAMS, AND MANAGING TIME AND FINANCES. ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS (ASAP) SEMINARS - THE ASAP PROGRAM PREPARES TALENTED, MOTIVATED, YET UNDER-REPRESENTED STUDENTS TO GAIN ADMISSION TO AND SUCCEED IN LAW SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON ASPECTS OF THE LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS THAT ARE COMMONLY OVERLOOKED OR UNDERVALUED BY STUDENTS WHEN APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOL. THESE SEMINARS ARE OPEN TO COLLEGE JUNIORS AND SENIORS, AS WELL AS POST-GRADUATES. THESE SEMINARS ARE HELD IN VARIOUS CITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.SUMMER INSTITUTE PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS A FOUR-WEEK SIMULATION OF THE FIRST YEAR OF LAW SCHOOL HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A MAJOR LAW SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES EACH YEAR. PRE-LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A RIGOROUS AND DEMANDING FULL-TIME PROGRAM THAT HELPS DEMYSTIFY THE LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ASSURANCE FOR THE ATTENDEES. THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS ABSTRACT THINKING, ANALYSIS, AND SYNTHESIZING SKILLS.
CLICKS MENTORING PROGRAM - CLEO LEGALLY INSPIRED COLLEGE KOHORTS OF STUDENTS MENTORING PROGRAM IS A MULTI-STATE PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS UNDERSERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP AND EXPOSURE TO SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES, HEALTH, SPORTS, LAW, AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Juan Carlos Polanco CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $87,500 |
Elizabeth A Campbell Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Honorable Denise Owens Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Pamela V Rothenberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.24 | $0 |
Malcolm L Morris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Samantha Ahuja Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Ritz-carlton Washington Dc Venue-50th Ann Gala | 8/30/19 | $119,908 |
Southern University Law Center Facility-summer Inst | 8/30/19 | $105,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $265,099 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $497,470 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $762,569 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $96,814 |
| Investment income | $68,562 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,332 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $908,613 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $51,449 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $175,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,667 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $416,708 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,494 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,840 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $453 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,235 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,867 |
| Fees for services: Other | $331,774 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,500 |
| Office expenses | $37,307 |
| Information technology | $33,510 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,551 |
| Travel | $26,346 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,137 |
| Interest | $9,651 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,240 |
| Insurance | $4,515 |
| All other expenses | $6,556 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,259,133 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,978 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,303 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $19,441 |
| 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 | $5,158 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,462 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,181,718 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,465,060 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,756 |
| Grants payable | $98,952 |
| 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 | $350,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $482,708 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $982,352 |
| 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 | $1,465,060 |