Legal Aid Bureau Inc
- Assets
- $34.5m
- Revenue
- $35.6m
- Investments
- $19.3m
- Employees
- 411
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 05/1945
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-0591621
Organization Overview
Legal Aid Bureau Inc, operating under the name Maryland Legal Aid, is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1945. 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, Maryland Legal Aid employed 411 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland 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 12/2021, Maryland Legal Aid generated $35.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2015, Maryland Legal Aid has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $639,605. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICES. SEE SCHEDULE O.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wilhelm H Joseph Jr Esquire Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $243,500 |
Gustava E Taler Esquire Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $174,073 |
Stuart O Simms Chief Counsel | Officer | 40 | $174,073 |
Chijioke Akamigbo Deputy Chief Counsel | 40 | $129,711 | |
Amy Petkovsek Deputy Chief Counsel | 40 | $123,857 | |
Phillip C Stillman Chief Of Human Resources | 40 | $117,683 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Windstream Enterp | 12/30/21 | $399,648 |
Mcm Parkway 8401 Corporate Llc | 12/30/21 | $230,427 |
Bsrep Ii Md Office Jefferson Llc | 12/30/21 | $146,963 |
C&m Costruction And Renovation Llc | 12/30/21 | $142,139 |
Hanover Limited Rent | 12/30/21 | $134,909 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $34,081,465 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $992,779 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,074,244 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $63,478 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $97,925 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $35,567,650 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,496 |
| 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. | $621,783 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $565,653 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,823,091 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,002,965 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,335,141 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,653,945 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $31,756 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $71,012 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,141,010 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $700,003 |
| Information technology | $51,890 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,608,190 |
| Travel | $38,505 |
| 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 | $277,219 |
| Insurance | $102,742 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,409,887 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,197,366 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,028 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,805,879 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $56,702 |
| 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 | $122,327 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,871,236 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $19,305,658 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $116,346 |
| Total assets | $34,483,542 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,262,651 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,610,891 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $8,028 |
| 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 | $74,547 |
| Total liabilities | $3,956,117 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,541,621 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,985,804 |
| 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 | $34,483,542 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Bureau Inc has awarded $52,344 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Towson, MD PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES BY VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | $43,848 |
Towson, MD PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $8,496 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Legal Aid Bureau Inc has recieved totaling $14,018,901.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Maryland Legal Services Corp Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,476,641 |
Associated Black Charities Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: RYAN WHITE | $150,407 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $121,054 |
Tahirih Justice Center Falls Church, VA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY TAHIRIH UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT | $53,759 |
Venable Baetjer And Howard Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Baltimore Community Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS | $35,704 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $261,505 |
| Earnings | $3,359 |
| Ending Balance | $264,864 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Defender Association Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $30,226,371 | $74,615,150 |
Kind Inc Washington, DC | $33,572,798 | $46,801,634 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
Legal Aid Bureau Inc Baltimore, MD | $34,483,542 | $35,567,650 |
Maryland Legal Services Corp Baltimore, MD | $22,083,470 | $23,914,167 |
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $11,128,950 | $10,485,553 |
Childrens Law Center Incorporated Washington, DC | $14,378,579 | $12,810,088 |
Midpenn Legal Services Inc Harrisburg, PA | $12,492,160 | $10,083,039 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |