The Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1545522
Organization Overview
The Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2023, Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless 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 12/2023, Washington Legal Clinic For The Homeless Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 9 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
LEGAL SERVICES & ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING W/HOMELESSNESS & POVERTY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT AND PROGRAMATIC LEADERSHIP -THE LEGAL CLINIC IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT UNHOUSED COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF THEIR RIGHTS, HAVE THE TRAINING AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC DISCOURSE THAT IMPACTS THEIR LIVES, AND THE ABILITY AND SPACE TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN ADVOCACY GOALS. THIS YEAR WE HIRED AN OUTREACH SPECIALIST TO ASSIST THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN OUR EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE UNHOUSED COMMUNITY IS AWARE OF THEIR RIGHTS AND THE POWER OF THEIR VOICE.
LEGAL SERVICES - FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN 2023, THE LEGAL CLINIC HELD SEVERAL WEEKLY INTAKE SESSIONS WITH VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS. VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS OPENED 138 LEGAL MATTERS AND STAFF ATTORNEYS OPENED 214 LEGAL MATTERS. OVERALL, 104 CASES WERE RELATED TO SHELTER ISSUES (A NUMBER OF WHICH FOCUSED ON SECURING ACCESS TO SHELTER FOR FAMILIES WHO HAD BEEN UNLAWFULLY DENIED ADMISSION TO THIS LIFE-SAVING RESOURCE) AND 141 CASES INVOLVED HOUSING ISSUES (OFTEN RELATED TO SHORT- AND LONG-TERM HOUSING SUBSIDIES). THE REMAINDER WAS A MIX OF ISSUES CONCERNING CASH BENEFITS AND CIVIL ISSUES THAT INCLUDED CONSUMER MATTERS, DISCRIMINATION, DISABILITY RIGHTS, POLICE CONDUCT, IDENTIFICATION, AND MORE.
POLICY & ADVOCACY -FOR POLICY AND ADVOCACY IN 2023, THE LEGAL CLINIC WORKED TO IMPROVE AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS THAT CLIENTS RELY ON FOR SHELTER AND HOUSING. THROUGH LITIGATION; LEGISLATIVE, POLICY, BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY; AGENCY REFORM; AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, THE LEGAL CLINIC ATTEMPTED TO IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON ISSUES SUCH AS THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN ENCAMPMENTS, ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SHELTER, SUBSIDIZED AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MIMINIZING BARRIERS TO HOUSING ACCESS, AND INCREASING THE INVESTMENT IN PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND EVICTION PREVENTION FUNDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amber Harding Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $182,360 |
Brittany Ruffin ESQ Director Policy & Advocacy | 40 | $138,996 | |
Becky O'brien Director Of Legal Services | 40 | $139,505 | |
Ann Marie Staudenmaier Senior Counsel | 30 | $116,974 | |
James E Rocap III ESQ Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2.6 | $0 |
Ericka Aiken ESQ Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $17,071 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,313,381 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,330,452 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $49,003 |
| 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 | $2,380,267 |
| 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. | $214,616 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,023 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,303,911 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,255 |
| Other employee benefits | $158,984 |
| Payroll taxes | $119,184 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,901 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,788 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,834 |
| Office expenses | $38,378 |
| Information technology | $49,773 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $143 |
| Travel | $5,073 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,223 |
| Interest | $31 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,755 |
| Insurance | $18,236 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,029,760 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,147 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,155,474 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,042,118 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $24,614 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,698 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $749,652 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $71,462 |
| Total assets | $3,131,165 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,251 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $83,251 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,772,800 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,275,114 |
| 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 | $3,131,165 |