Blue Ridge Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Harrisonburg, VA
- Founding
- 06/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-1048944
Organization Overview
Blue Ridge Legal Services Inc is located in Harrisonburg, VA. The organization was established in 1977. 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, Blue Ridge Legal Services Inc employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Ridge Legal Services 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 12/2021, Blue Ridge Legal Services Inc generated $3.3m 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 $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO POOR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLUE RIDGE LEGAL SERVICES CLOSED 2,738 CASES FOR LOW-INCOME CLIENTS IN 2021. IN CASES INVOLVING ON-GOING REPRESENTATION, WE FULLY ACHIEVED OUR CLIENTS' GOALS IN 89% OF THE CASES, AND PARTIALLY ACHIEVED THEM IN ANOTHER 7%. WE ACHIEVED 3,123 OUTCOMES FOR 2,738 CLIENTS THAT BENEFITED 7,298 LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, INCLUDING AFFIRMATIVE LUMP SUM RECOVERIES OF $863,882; AFFIRMATIVE MONTHLY RECOVERIES OF $60,807; AVOIDANCE OF $1,958,034 IN LUMP SUM DEBTS OR DAMAGES; AND AVOIDANCE OF $8,673 IN MONTHLY OBLIGATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Arthur J Hamilton Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Grant D Penrod Board President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathleen L Wright Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Peggy Funk Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Shiimayne Brown Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Prof C Elizabeth Belmont Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,653,937 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $608,649 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,262,586 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,046 |
| 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 | $3,265,632 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,210,586 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $118,660 |
| Other employee benefits | $424,121 |
| Payroll taxes | $162,841 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,886 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,494 |
| Office expenses | $36,178 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $145,725 |
| Travel | $20,921 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,450 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,168 |
| Insurance | $15,083 |
| All other expenses | $6,025 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,259,779 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,098,062 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $307,467 |
| 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 | $3,722 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,120 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,987 |
| Total assets | $1,454,858 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $159,918 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $76,882 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $9,590 |
| 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 | $246,390 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,208,468 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,454,858 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Blue Ridge Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $159,361.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gallogly Family Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR. | $57,500 |
Virginia Law Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: FREE CIVIL AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME SENIORS. | $25,000 |
United Way Of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Inc Harrisonburg, VA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $21,569 |
United Way Of Northern Shenandoah Valley Winchester, VA PURPOSE: PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF NSV. | $19,000 |
United Way Of Rockbridge Inc Lexington, VA PURPOSE: PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS | $12,500 |
Community Foundation Of The Central Blue Ridge Staunton, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
American Immigration Council Washington, DC | $13,684,785 | $11,573,139 |
Kentucky Association Of Sexual Assault Programs Inc Frankfort, KY | $1,735,100 | $7,408,775 |
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc Washington, DC | $7,634,084 | $8,237,784 |
Legal Counsel For The Elderly Washington, DC | $92,264,920 | $10,265,628 |