Community Legal Aid Society Inc
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $6.4m
- Investments
- $65.6k
- Employees
- 65
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Founding
- 12/1959
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 51-6000158
Organization Overview
Community Legal Aid Society Inc is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1959. 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. As of 12/2021, Community Legal Aid Society Inc employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Legal Aid Society Inc 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, Community Legal Aid Society Inc generated $6.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 7.4% 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VULNERABLE DELAWAREANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLASI PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHOSE INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDLINES, INDIVIDUALS OVER 60, AND VICTIMS OF CRIME. WORK IN THE POVERTY LAW PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION; MAINTAINENCE OF INCOME BENEFITS, FOOD BENEFITS, AND HEALTHCARE BENFITS; FAMILY LAW, ESPECIALLY IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND ASSITANCE FOR IMMIGRANT VICTIMS OF CRIME, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSULT, ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
AS DELAWARE'S PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM, CLASI PROVIDES FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN DELAWARE. DISABILITES LAW PROGRAM PROJECTS INCLUDE HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL ILLNESS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AND THOSE WHO ARE BENFICIARIES OF SOCIAL SECURITY. OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND VOTER ACCESS.
CLASI'S HUD-FUNDED FAIR HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE STATEWIDE REPRESENTATION TO DELAWAREANS WHOSE RIGHT TO FAIR HOUSING AS GUARANTEED BY STATE AND/OR FEDERAL LAW HAS BEEN VIOLATED. CLASI'S SERVICES INCLUDE INTAKE, INVESTIGATION, PROCESSING AND REPRESENTATION. CLASI ALSO CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES CLASI'S CONTRIBUTIONS OF LEGAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY OUTSIDE OF THEIR MAIN PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Atkins Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $159,359 |
James Hamilton Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $118,434 |
John Whitelaw Legal Advocacy Director | 40 | $114,747 | |
Laura Waterland Project Director | 40 | $112,381 | |
William Molchen Attorney | 40 | $109,689 | |
Laura Graham Managing Attorney | 40 | $102,397 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $54,799 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,250 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,817,597 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,480,882 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,360,528 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $36,431 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,424 |
| 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 | $6,404,383 |
| 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. | $321,831 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $318,874 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,338,701 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $298,245 |
| Other employee benefits | $824,154 |
| Payroll taxes | $281,061 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,549 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $48,160 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,042 |
| Fees for services: Other | $316,370 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $253,183 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $136,405 |
| Travel | $14,634 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,840 |
| Interest | $41,886 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,121 |
| Insurance | $39,376 |
| All other expenses | $65,326 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,066,884 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,682,776 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $56,962 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,010,782 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $100 |
| 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 | $18,065 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,170,992 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $65,566 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $479,510 |
| Total assets | $4,484,753 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,713 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $204,147 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $925,423 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,555,424 |
| Total liabilities | $2,740,707 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,316,474 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $427,572 |
| 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 | $4,484,753 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Community Legal Aid Society Inc has recieved totaling $828,619.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Delaware Bar Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $450,000 |
Delaware Bar Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $279,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $65,566 |
| Earnings | $4,053 |
| Other Expense | $28,692 |
| Ending Balance | $40,927 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Legal Aid Society Inc Wilmington, DE | $4,484,753 | $6,404,383 |
Seniorlaw Center Philadelphia, PA | $2,159,079 | $4,174,831 |
Disability Rights New Jersey A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Trenton, NJ | $2,974,873 | $3,846,484 |
Public Justice Center Inc Baltimore, MD | $3,311,123 | $3,104,378 |
Homeless Advocacy Project Philadelphia, PA | $2,374,051 | $2,134,382 |
The Public Interest Law Center Philadelphia, PA | $4,801,262 | $2,191,927 |
Abolitionist Law Center Pittsburgh, PA | $2,949,531 | $3,543,117 |
Homeless Persons Representation Project Inc Baltimore, MD | $271,076 | $1,464,346 |
Initiative For Medicines Access &knowledge I-Mak Inc Lewes, DE | $1,832,222 | $1,855,914 |
Legal Clinic For The Disabled Inc Philadelphia, PA | $1,143,608 | $1,391,247 |
Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund Mercersburg, PA | $2,154,344 | $474,247 |
Civil Justice Inc Baltimore, MD | $545,549 | $787,435 |