West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated is located in Jackson, TN. The organization was established in 1978. 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, West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated 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, West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% 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.
Since 2015, West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated has awarded 136 individual grants totaling $6,601,989. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL SERVICES TO POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Catherine Clayton Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $120,089 |
Barbara Hudson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Keeton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Jo Middlebrooks Audit Commit | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vanedda Webb President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Tate Fin/exec Com | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,586,207 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $367,314 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,953,521 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,325 |
Investment income | $3,811 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,979 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,964,763 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $874,433 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $139,622 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,089 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,089 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,319,063 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $48,742 |
Other employee benefits | $559,996 |
Payroll taxes | $179,059 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $173,499 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,765 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,005 |
Advertising and promotion | $40,856 |
Office expenses | $61,764 |
Information technology | $36,050 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,783 |
Travel | $26,106 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,623 |
Insurance | $36,067 |
All other expenses | $64,475 |
Total functional expenses | $5,020,180 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $382,341 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $363,114 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $987,541 |
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 | $28,460 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $526,472 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $48 |
Total assets | $2,287,976 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $372,569 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $77,655 |
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 | $48 |
Total liabilities | $450,272 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,218,232 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $619,472 |
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 | $2,287,976 |
Over the last fiscal year, West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated has awarded $871,634 in support to 16 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Jackson, TN PURPOSE: SSVF | $337,033 |
Covington, KY PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $131,956 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $50,668 |
Sault Ste Marie, MI PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $47,247 |
Prestonsburg, KY PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $45,834 |
Helena, MT PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $45,029 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated has recieved totaling $295,573.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: SUB-RECIPIENT GRANTS | $257,639 |
Tennessee Bar Foundation Nashville, TN PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $37,934 |
Beg. Balance | $645,395 |
Earnings | $3,811 |
Net Contributions | $4,716,193 |
Other Expense | $4,748,927 |
Ending Balance | $619,472 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
Legal Services Alabama Inc Montgomery, AL | $4,865,497 | $12,594,890 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Legal Services Of Eastern Mo Inc Saint Louis, MO | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 |
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 |
Kentucky Association Of Sexual Assault Programs Inc Frankfort, KY | $1,735,100 | $7,408,775 |