Ohio Access To Justice Foundation
- Assets
- $30.8m
- Revenue
- $8.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 46-4044686
Organization Overview
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation, operating under the name Ohio Legal Aid, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2014. 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 06/2023, Ohio Legal Aid employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio Legal Aid 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 06/2023, Ohio Legal Aid generated $8.7m 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 (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.3m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Ohio Legal Aid has awarded 100 individual grants totaling $52,138,690. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION IMPROVES ACCESS TO JUSTICE, FUNDING CIVIL LEGAL AID AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICES AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE SUPPORTTHE FOUNDATION IS CHARGED WITH IMPROVING ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN CIVIL MATTERS FOR ALL OHIOANS. IN ADDITION TO BEING THE LARGEST FUNDER OF CIVIL LEGAL AID IN THE STATE, THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS INNOVATIVE PROJECTS WHICH HELP LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED OHIOANS LIVE SAFE, STABLE, AND FINANCIALLY SECURE LIVES. FROM INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY OF TRUSTED LEGAL INFORMATION AND FORMS TO ENSURING QUALIFIED LAWYERS ARE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS LIFE-CHANGING CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES, THE FOUNDATION FUNDS CRITICAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT ALL OHIOANS CAN OVERCOME LEGAL HURDLES AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
PUBLIC FUNDS COMPLIANCETHE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LAWYERS, TITLE AGENTS, AND COURTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH OHIO'S LAWS GOVERNING INTEREST ON LAWYER TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA), INTEREST ON TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOTA), AND CIVIL FILING FEE SURCHARGES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO WORKS TO ENHANCE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THOSE ACCOUNTS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS LAWYERS AND TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS TO PROPERLY ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN STATUTORILY REQUIRED ACCOUNTS AND ASSISTS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND COURTS TO REMIT AND REPORT INTEREST AND CIVIL FILING FEES PROPERLY IN ORDER TO FUND CIVIL LEGAL AID AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN OHIO.
PRO BONO AND JUSTICE BUSTHROUGH A GENEROUS GRANT FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO, THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO INCREASE PRO BONO VOLUNTEERISM BY ATTORNEYS, PARALEGALS, AND LAW STUDENTS TO DELIVER CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED OHIOANS ACROSS OHIO. THE FOUNDATION IS A CATALYST FOR DEVELOPING NEW STATEWIDE AND LOCAL PRO BONO INITIATIVES LIKE THE OHIO JUSTICE BUS, A MOBILE CIVIL LEGAL OFFICE AND TECHNOLOGY HOTSPOT WHICH HELPS RURAL AND UNDERSERVED OHIOANS THROUGH BRIEF ADVICE CLINICS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Amos Augsburger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Boggs Muething Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Day President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Howard Harcha III Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimberly Shumate Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stuart Cubbon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,537,169 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,499,753 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,036,922 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $555,826 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $75,662 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,720,432 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,082,378 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $70,756 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $337,024 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,919 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $716,520 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $86,707 |
| Other employee benefits | $72,212 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,211 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,604 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $37,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $89,375 |
| Fees for services: Other | $345,621 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $63,705 |
| Information technology | $24,025 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,914 |
| Travel | $15,546 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $64,248 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,135 |
| Insurance | $6,744 |
| All other expenses | $43,899 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,293,624 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,367,423 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $838,347 |
| 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 | $58,326 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $76,905 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,771,792 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $663,536 |
| Total assets | $30,776,329 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,501 |
| Grants payable | $1,072,711 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,000,000 |
| 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 | $883,338 |
| Total liabilities | $7,045,550 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,196,347 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,534,432 |
| 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 | $30,776,329 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ohio Access To Justice Foundation has awarded $7,078,378 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY PURPOSE: Funding to support civil legal services for low-income and underserved Ohioans | $1,365,609 |
OHIO STATE LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATIONS OPLC AND SEOLS PURPOSE: Funding to support civil legal services for low-income and underserved Ohioans | $1,515,798 |
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND PURPOSE: Funding to support civil legal services for low-income and underserved Ohioans | $1,026,663 |
OHIO LEGAL HELP PURPOSE: Funding to support information and civil legal services for low-income and underserved Ohioans | $625,000 |
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SERVICES PURPOSE: Funding to support civil legal services for low-income and underserved Ohioans | $463,065 |
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF GREATER CINCINNATI PURPOSE: Funding to support civil legal services for low-income and underserved Ohioans | $408,752 |