Veterans Legal Institute
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Tustin, CA
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-1608069
Organization Overview
Veterans Legal Institute is located in Tustin, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Veterans Legal Institute employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veterans Legal Institute 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 12/2023, Veterans Legal Institute generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.7% 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
VETERANS LEGAL INSTITUTE CONTINUES TO BE ONE THE FEW PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRMS IN THE NATION DEDICATED WHOLLY TO HOMELESS, DISABLED, AND LOW INCOME VETERANS. MILITARY SERVICE CHANGES A LIFE FOREVER. VETERANS USE THE POWER OF FREE LEGAL AID TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES, RESTORE HOPE, AND TO HEAL. WITH THE ONGOING SUPPORT OF COMPASSIONATE AND COURAGEOUS DONORS, VLI CONTINUES TO ADD CRITICAL STAFF, TO MENTOR AND TRAIN DOZENS OF LAW STUDENTS, AND TO EXPAND ITS PRO BONO ATTORNEY NETWORK. IN PURSUIT OF HOLISTIC CARE, VLI CONTINUES TO BE CREATIVE IN DELIVERING FREE LEGAL AID THROUGH VIRTUAL CLINICS, PROACTIVE OUTREACH, AND CAREFULLY NAVIGATING IN PERSON SUPPORT WHENEVER HEALTH AND SAFETY ALLOWS. FREE LEGAL AID HAS CONTINUED WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, AND VETERANS EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE DAILY -- MANY WITH THE SENTIMENT THAT HAVING ACCESS JUSTICE MEANT THE WORLD TO THEM -- ALLOWING THEM THE CHANCE TO FACE ANOTHER DAY AND TAKE THE NEXT STEPS TO BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, VLI SECURED OVER $2.9 MILLION IN BENEFIT AWARDS FOR DISABLED VETERANS, INCLUDING OVER $165,000 IN MONTHLY COMPENSATION, AND RECEIVED BETWEEN 200-400 APPLICATIONS PER MONTH FOR LEGAL SERVICES. MOST IMPORTANTLY, VLI IS A PRO BONO LAW FIRM, WHICH MEANS THAT THE VETERANS SERVED NEVER NEED TO WORRY ABOUT RECEIVING A BILL FOR VLI'S LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES. IN OUR HOUSING DEPARTMENT, VLI PREVENTED EVICTIONS IN 54% OF UNLAWFUL DETAINER CASES THROUGHOUT 2023. ADDITIONALLY, OUR DISCHARGE UPGRADE TEAM ACHIEVED AN 86% SUCCESS RATE COMPARED TO 10% CHANCE FOR AN UNREPRESENTED VETERAN. A SUCCESSFUL DISCHARGE UPGRADE CAN CONNECT A VETERAN WITH ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION, BUT ALSO RESTORES THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF THAT VETERAN'S SERVICE. VLI'S FAMILY LAW DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR VETERAN FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, WHILE THE ESTATE PLANNING TEAM SETS THOSE FAMILIES UP FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY. VLI LOOKS FORWARD TO CONTINUING TO SERVE THE VETERAN COMMUNITY IN 2024.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Antoinette Balta Executive Dir. | Officer | 60 | $98,499 |
Pete Seitz Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Sheila-Marie Finkelstein Vice President | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Jack Williams Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Michael Kibbe Chairman | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Kathy Dawson Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $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 | $2,265,572 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,265,572 |
| 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 | $2,265,572 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $334,900 |
| 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. | $98,499 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $920,142 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,340 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,776 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,958 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,851 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,219 |
| Travel | $1,865 |
| 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 | $22,947 |
| All other expenses | $21,070 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,669,778 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,673,321 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $183,483 |
| 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 | $1,971 |
| Total assets | $1,858,775 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,331 |
| 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 | $130,670 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $134,001 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,724,774 |
| 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 | $1,858,775 |