Bay Area Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $12.7m
- Revenue
- $12.5m
- Investments
- $2.9m
- Employees
- 189
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Founding
- 07/1968
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 59-1171886
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 12/2022, Bay Area Legal Services Inc employed 189 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 12/2022, Bay Area Legal Services Inc generated $12.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 8 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 44 individual grants totaling $1,685,772. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES IS A REGIONAL, NON-PROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY LEGAL COUNSEL BY ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AND NON-PROFIT GROUPS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES, RESOLVING THE LEGAL PROBLEMS OF OUR CLIENTS, AND PRESERVING THE INDEPENDENCE, HOPE, AND DIGNITY OF THOSE WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 INCLUDING: - SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING SEEKING INDEPENDENCE AND SAFETY FROM THEIR ABUSERS. - PEOPLE WITH HOUSING INSECURITIES, PREVENTING UNLAWFUL FORECLOSURE AND EVICTION FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. - SENIORS 60+, PRESERVING THEIR HOUSING, FIGHTING EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE, AND MORE. - VETERANS SEEKING ACCESS TO HARD-EARNED HEALTH BENEFITS AND OTHER PROMISED RESOURCES. - DISASTER VICTIMS, ASSISTING WITH INSURANCE DENIALS, CONTRACTOR ISSUES, CONSUMER AND DEBT PROBLEMS, AND MORE. - CHILDREN AND TEENS IN FOSTER CARE, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR RIGHTS AND SAFETY. - PEOPLE WITH LIMITED MEANS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO RESOLVE TAXPAYER DISPUTES AND CLAIMS. - SMALL BUSINESSES AND OTHER CHARITIES, PROMOTING INFORMED ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Woltmann President And CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $205,905 |
Joan Boles Deputy Director | Officer | 37.5 | $145,866 |
Jp Lacasse COO | Officer | 37.5 | $134,404 |
Lisa Brody Assistant Deputy Director | Officer | 37.5 | $119,780 |
Lynn Abbott CFO | Officer | 37.5 | $97,856 |
Andrew O'malley ESQ Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $454,769 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $6,382 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,392,820 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,644,669 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,392 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,498,640 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,834 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,970 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,511,833 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $375,914 |
| 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. | $703,811 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $372,412 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,234,781 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $301,189 |
| Other employee benefits | $942,029 |
| Payroll taxes | $654,913 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $139,798 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $244,783 |
| Information technology | $137,725 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,194,631 |
| Travel | $41,189 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,587 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,580 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,357,605 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,578 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,684,128 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,449,145 |
| 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 | $181,859 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $177,546 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,881,006 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,138,698 |
| Total assets | $12,705,960 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $860,957 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $833,711 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $7,506 |
| 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 | $5,244,969 |
| Total liabilities | $6,947,143 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,126,194 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $632,623 |
| 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 | $12,705,960 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bay Area Legal Services Inc has awarded $375,914 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LEGAL AID OF MANASOTA INC PURPOSE: legal services | $28,319 |
COMMUNITY LAW PROGRAM INC PURPOSE: legal services | $64,445 |
LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC PURPOSE: legal services | $100,000 |
THE SPRING OF TAMPA BAY PURPOSE: victim advocate services | $58,009 |
JACKSONVILLE AREA LEGAL AID INC PURPOSE: legal services | $100,000 |
SUNRISE OF PASCO COUNTY PURPOSE: victim advocate services | $9,224 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bay Area Legal Services Inc Tampa, FL | $12,705,960 | $12,511,833 |
Legal Aid Service Of Broward County Inc Plantation, FL | $7,642,231 | $11,254,984 |
Legal Aid Society Birmingham, AL | $1,323,241 | $2,291,998 |
Georgia Innocence Project Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,225,914 | $1,362,331 |
Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,745,340 | $1,476,972 |
Community Law Program Inc Saint Petersburg, FL | $779,960 | $626,901 |
Child & Parental Rights Campaign Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $208,702 | $493,433 |
North Florida Center For Equaljustice Inc Tallahassee, FL | $53,075 | $175,182 |
Collaborative Family Law Group Of Central Florida Inc Winter Park, FL | $40,293 | $0 |
Comeback To Justice Inc Coral Gables, FL | $2,541 | $0 |
C W Golden Foundation Inc Fayetteville, GA | $0 | $0 |
American Restoration Institute Hollywood, FL | $0 | $0 |
Coalition Of Haitian Diaspora United Inc Miramar, FL | $0 | $0 |