Bay Area Legal Services Inc

Organization Overview

Bay Area Legal Services Inc is located in Tampa, FL. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bay Area Legal Services Inc employed 166 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bay Area 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, Bay Area Legal Services Inc generated $14.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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, Bay Area Legal Services Inc has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $1,574,567. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES IS A REGIONAL, NON-PROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY LEGAL COUNSEL TO INDIVIDUALS AND NON-PROFIT GROUPS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BALS STRIVES TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE, AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT TO LOW- INCOME AND VULNERABLE CLIENTS BY PROACTIVELY RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AS THEY ARISE. SOME OF OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE PAST YEARS INCLUDE THE CREATION OF INNOVATIVE PROJECTS SUCH AS: -THE JUDGE DON CASTOR COMMUNITY LAW CENTER: PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS -SENIOR HOME OWNERSHIP PROTECTION PROJECT: SAVING HOMES OF ELDERS AND PRESERVING EQUITY -THE LEGAL INFORMATION CENTER: PROVIDING LEGAL INFORMATION TO INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING THEMSELVES IN FAMILY MATTERS IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY -L. DAVID SHEAR CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER: REPRESENTING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE ACHIEVE A PERMANENT AND LOVING FAMILY -FAIR HOUSING: FIGHTING AGAINST HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS -RELATIVE CAREGIVER PROGRAM: REPRESENTING RELATIVE CAREGIVERS WHO PROVIDE SAFETY AND STABILITY TO KIN CHILDREN OR ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS -SULPHUR SPRINGS: PROVIDING OUTREACH SERVICES IN A LOW- INCOME COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES HAVE HELPED COMMUNITY MEMBERS GAIN FINANCIAL, FAMILY AND ECONOMIC STABILITY IN THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY -FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND EVICTION DEFENSE: PROVIDING PREVENTION THROUGH MEDIATION AND MODIFICATIONS AND EVICTION DEFENSE FOR TENANTS OF SECTION 8 AND PUBLIC HOUSING -LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC: RESOLVING IRS ISSUES AND EDUCATING LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS -INDEPENDENCE PRESERVATION: PROVIDING EDUCATION AND REPRESENTATION REGARDING ADVANCE PLANNING DOCUMENTS SO THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT PLACED UNDER GUARDIANSHIPS -MEDICAL/LEGAL PROJECTS: SERVING CLIENTS IN A MEDICAL SETTING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDICAL PERSONNEL -VETERAN'S PROJECTS: SERVING HOMELESS VETERANS AND VETERANS AT LOCAL VETERAN'S HOSPITALS -LAWYERS HELPING KIDS: LEGAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN BY EXPANDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN AREAS OF HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, RELATIVE CAREGIVER, AND FAMILY LAW - THEREBY INCREASING THE ODDS THAT THESE CHILDREN WILL HAVE STABLE HOUSING AND CARE, AND REMAIN HEALTHY, SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY ON TRACK, AND READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED BAY AREA'S ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN 2021 VALUED AT $921,220.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Richard Woltmann
President And CEO
$202,028
Joan Boles
Deputy Director
$141,476
Jp Lacasse
COO
$131,795
Mary E Haberland
Attorney-Team Leader
$117,143
Clarence Martin Lawyer III
Attorney
$116,881
Lisa Brody
Assistant Deputy Director
$116,031

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$232,109
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,293,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,106,079
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,631,288
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,265
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 $14,637,942

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Bay Area Legal Services Inc has awarded $307,481 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JACKSONVILLE AREA LEGAL AID INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: legal services

$80,000

LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tallahassee, FL

PURPOSE: legal services

$80,000

THE SPRING OF TAMPA BAY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tampa, FL

PURPOSE: victim advocate services

$49,378

COMMUNITY LAW PROGRAM INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Saint Petersburg, FL

PURPOSE: legal services

$46,345

LEGAL AID OF MANASOTA INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sarasota, FL

PURPOSE: legal services

$31,819

SUNRISE OF PASCO COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Dade City, FL

PURPOSE: victim advocate services

$10,648
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Bay Area Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $1,035,377.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Senior Connection Center Inc

Tampa, FL

PURPOSE: ELDER AND CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE/SERVICES

$465,217
United Way Suncoast Inc

Tampa, FL

PURPOSE: ALLOCATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE, GRANTS & PROGRAM IMPACT FUNDING

$281,212
Area Agency On Aging Of Pasco-Pinellas Inc

St Petersburg, FL

PURPOSE: LEGAL

$109,392
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

$65,000
Pinellas Community Foundation

Clearwater, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$53,424
United Way Of Pasco County Inc

Land O Lakes, FL

PURPOSE: Community Support

$35,200
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,770,327
Earnings$425,805
Net Contributions$81,474
Other Expense$16,216
Ending Balance$3,261,390

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