Home School Legal Defense Association
- Assets
- $8.0m
- Revenue
- $19.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 268
- Location
- Purcellville, VA
- Founding
- 04/1986
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 52-1354365
Organization Overview
Home School Legal Defense Association, operating under the name Hslda, is located in Purcellville, VA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Hslda employed 268 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hslda 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 03/2022, Hslda generated $19.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.1m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 4 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 2021, Hslda has awarded 77 individual grants totaling $864,770. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HSLDA DEFENDS AND ADVANCES THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS TO DIRECT THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL ADVOCACY AND PROTECTION: TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PARENTS ARE CHALLENGED EVERY YEAR BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS SEEKING TO IMPOSE THEIR WILL ON PARENTS. HSLDA MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED LEGAL ADVICE RANGING FROM STATE HOMESCHOOL LAW CLARIFICATIONS, RESOLVING CONFLICTS OR MISUNDERSTANDINGS WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, CORRESPONDING ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND DEFENDING HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES IN COURT.
CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: HSLDA PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING RESOURCES, IN BOTH ENGLISH & SPANISH, INCLUDING PREK-8TH, SPECIAL NEEDS, AND HIGH SCHOOL. THIS YEAR, OVER 15,000 FAMILIES RECEIVED CONSULTANT SERVICES. IN ADDITION, HSLDA ONLINE ACADEMY OFFERS OVER 40 RICH-IN-CONTENT DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES TO ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO HOMESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL; OVER 1,600 FAMILIES USED THIS LIVE AND INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE THIS YEAR.
GIFTS AND GRANTS: YOUR GIFTS HELP ENABLE HSLDA TO PROVIDE LEGAL PROTECTION TO HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES AND EQUIP THEM TO OFFER THE BEST EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO THEIR CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, HSLDA PROVIDES GRANTS TO HELP MAKE HOMESCHOOLING POSSIBLE FOR FAMILIES FACING HARD TIMES INCLUDING WIDOWS, SINGLE PARENTS, SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES AND MANY OTHERS (SEE SCHEDULE I, PART III).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James R Mason President As Of 8/1/22 | Officer | 37 | $261,869 |
J Michael Smith President (7/31/22), Donor Relations | Trustee | 39 | $266,319 |
Charles Hurst Assistant Secretary &vice President Of Admin | Officer | 38 | $204,670 |
Steven Oberlander Assistant Treasurer & Vice President Of Fin & Tech | Officer | 38 | $205,187 |
Suzanne Stephens Vice President Of Communications & Marketing | Officer | 38 | $169,604 |
Scott Woodruff Senior Counsel | 39 | $193,984 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Tenpearls Llc Consulting | 3/30/23 | $523,275 |
Google Llc Software | 3/30/23 | $506,349 |
Nimbleuser Software | 3/30/23 | $221,077 |
Nch Communication Newsletter Mailing | 3/30/23 | $161,333 |
Salesforce Software | 3/30/23 | $145,216 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,766,282 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $97,162 |
| 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 | $430,253 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,231,027 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $935,576 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $20,620 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,003,901 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,071,010 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $449,781 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,443,355 |
| Payroll taxes | $583,373 |
| Fees for services: Management | $273,710 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $68,862 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,130 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $54,660 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,356 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,240 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,857,087 |
| Office expenses | $361,379 |
| Information technology | $660,464 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $778,364 |
| Travel | $173,921 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $265,882 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $645,376 |
| Insurance | $80,247 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,092,923 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,741,637 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,049,129 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,692 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $145,154 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $357,902 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $27,007 |
| Intangible assets | $1,563,960 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,987,788 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,769,841 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,711,462 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $11,481,303 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$5,230,615 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,737,100 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$3,493,515 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Home School Legal Defense Association has awarded $104,720 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DEKALB CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS INC PURPOSE: OUTREACH CONFERENCE | $30,620 |
BULLIED BROKEN REDEEMED PURPOSE: OUTREACH CONFERENCE | $15,000 |
BRIDGES TO SCIENCE PURPOSE: OUTREACH CONFERENCE | $12,500 |
SHABACK MINISTRIES INC PURPOSE: OUTREACH CONFERENCE | $10,000 |
ARIZONA FAMILIES FOR HOME EDUCATION PURPOSE: AID HOMESCHOOLERS | $6,000 |
INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF HOME EDUCATORS PURPOSE: AID HOMESCHOOLERS | $7,000 |