Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 08/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 52-1225979
Organization Overview
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1981. 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, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service 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 06/2023, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
MVLS REMOVES BARRIERS TO JUSTICE THROUGH FREE CIVIL LEGAL HELP, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY FOR EQUITABLE LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MVLS PROVIDES LEGAL HELP IN A BROAD RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS INCLUDING BANKRUPTCY, CONSUMER DEBT, CRIMINAL RECORD RELIEF, FORECLOSURE, FAMILY LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, TAX AND MORE. LAST YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE PRO BONO PROGRAM MATCHED OVER 3,400 LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME CLIENTS WITH ATTORNEYS AND TAX PROFESSIONALS FOR FREE REPRESENTATION IN CIVIL CASES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS MORE THAN 1,100 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ON ITS PANEL AND EMPLOYS STAFF ATTORNEYS WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE IN SEVERAL LEGAL AREAS TO SUPPORT THEIR PRO BONO EFFORTS. MVLS RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE BAR, INCLUDING SMALL AND SOLO FIRMS, LARGE LAW FIRMS, CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, AND FROM ACCOUNTING FIRMS.
THE JUDICARE PROJECT IS A FAMILY LAW REDUCED-FEE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD BE UNABLE TO AFFORD REPRESENTATION IN HIGH CONFLICT FAMILY LAW CASES. THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THIS PROJECT IN 15 MARYLAND COUNTIES AND BALTIMORE CITY. EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER LAWYERS ARE PAID $120/HOUR FOR UP TO 35 HOURS TO RESOLVE THESE DIFFICULT CASES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, OUR JUDICARE PANEL ATTORNEYS CLOSED 134 CASES, PRIMARILY INVOLVING CONTESTED CUSTODY THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITED 436 FAMILY MEMBERS.
AS MVLS CONTINUES ITS LEADERSHIP IN HELPING MARYLANDERS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY, OUR FOCUS HAS TURNED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. THE ADVANCED PLANNING CAMPAIGN EDUCATES MARYLANDERS ABOUT THE NEED TO EXECUTE PROPER ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS SO THEY CAN PASS THEIR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET, THEIR HOME, TO THE NEXT GENERATION. THIS PROGRAM COMBATS GENERATIONS OF WEALTH EXTRACTION FROM COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, MANY OF WHOM HAD NOT ENGAGED IN ESTATE PLANNING AND HAD LOST THEIR HOMES TO TAX SALE OR FORECLOSURE. THE MY HOME, MY DEED MY LEGACY CAMPAIGN BUILDS UPON THIS WORK AND PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF ESTATE PLANNING AND DEED DISENTANGLEMENT TO CLIENTS WHO WERE TRADITIONALLY DENIED ACCESS TO JUSTICE. IN FY23, MVLS HANDLED 466 ESTATES AND DEEDS CASES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexandria K Montanio President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David G Sommer Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Penny J Minna Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael March Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelee Mcgeogh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Dumont Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $14,357 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,561,981 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,384,300 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,960,638 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $48,928 |
| Investment income | $67,114 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$50,275 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $187,301 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,215,422 |
| 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. | $177,670 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $106,601 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,709,182 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,637 |
| Other employee benefits | $261,719 |
| Payroll taxes | $145,730 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,817 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,083 |
| Fees for services: Other | $589,912 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $97,668 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $255,462 |
| Travel | $8,395 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,500 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,692 |
| Insurance | $24,506 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,531,793 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $331,368 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,730,006 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $457,967 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
| 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 | $46,216 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $136,513 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $951,275 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,049,492 |
| Total assets | $4,705,337 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $492,218 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $524,090 |
| 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 | $1,052,995 |
| Total liabilities | $2,069,303 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,526,577 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $109,457 |
| 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 | $4,705,337 |