Pisgah Legal Services

Organization Overview

Pisgah Legal Services is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1980. 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, Pisgah Legal Services employed 122 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pisgah Legal Services 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, Pisgah Legal Services generated $8.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES: IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO HELP MORE THAN 7,400 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO WERE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO ESCAPE ABUSE AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES. STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS HELP VICTIMS SECURE COURT PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO IMPROVE THEIR SAFETY, AND ALSO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE, SUCH AS CHILD CUSTODY, DIVISION OF MARITAL PROPERTY, HOUSING PROBLEMS, INCOME, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SO THAT VICTIMS CAN ESTABLISH NEW LIVES APART FROM THEIR ABUSERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATES WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO REDUCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN AREA COMMUNITIES AND TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS. 33% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CLOSED CASES INVOLVED LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE.


- HEALTH, JUSTICE, AND MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP: PARTNERSHIPS WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO INTEGRATE LEGAL AID WITH HEALTH CARE TO IMPROVE HEALTH FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND AND PURCHASE AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE IN NINE COUNTIES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THIS EDUCATION OCCURRED THROUGH THE MEDIA.


- LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR: HELPS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ADDRESS CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUES, INCOME SHORTFALLS, AND MANAGE THEIR LIMITED RESOURCES.


- HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION: PREVENTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FROM LOSING THEIR HOMES TO EVICTION OR FORECLOSURE. SECURES DECENT, AFFORDABLE, AND STABLE HOUSING. 29% OF CASES CLOSED IN 2021 PRESENTED AS HOUSING ISSUES. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 1,205,223 - ELDER LAW: HELPS SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. PROTECTS SENIORS FROM FINANCIAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OR HARASSMENT. ASSISTS WITH END-OF-LIFE PLANNING. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 307,412 - CHILDREN'S LAW PROJECT: HELPS DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AVOID HOMELESSNESS, ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS MEDICAL CARE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ESCAPE SITUATIONS OF ABUSE. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 172,599 - INCOME SECURITY: OBTAINS AND PROTECTS PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, INCLUDING SNAP, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND OTHERS. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 165,798 - JUSTICE FOR ALL PROJECT: HELPS ELIGIBLE IMMIGRANTS COMPLY WITH TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO WORK LEGALLY. ADDRESSES OTHER BASIC NEEDS SO THAT IMMIGRANTS MAY LIFT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 18 OF THE WESTERNMOST COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA. SOME IMMIGRANTS ARE SERVED IN OTHER PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 268,767 - VOLUNTEER LAWYERS/HOTLINE: RECRUITS AND TRAINS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER LAWYERS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTS. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 447,028 (NOT INCLUDING 727,035 DONATED ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL TIME) - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: INCREASES JOBS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH LEGAL ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, CHURCH GROUPS, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. 2021 EXPENDITURES: 207,169 ALL AMOUNTS ABOVE ARE ADJUSTED TO REMOVE THE VALUE OF DONATED SERVICES NOT REPORTED AS INCOME ON FORM 990.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Barrett
Executive Di
$166,083
Jaclyn Kiger
COO
$95,991
Shelley Brown
President
$0
John Noor
Vice Preside
$0
Jorge Redmond
Secretary
$0
Claudia Hawkins
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$72,480
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$66,808
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,145,094
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,796,902
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,280
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,081,284
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $28,671
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $27,035
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,591
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,135,399

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Pisgah Legal Services has recieved totaling $17,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Womens Fund Of The Blue Ridge Inc

Boone, NC

PURPOSE: Legal Services

$15,000
Brighton Foundation Trust

Cashiers, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,299,884
Earnings$40,759
Admin Expense$1,307
Ending Balance$1,501,506

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