Southern Legal Counsel Inc is located in Gainesville, FL. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Southern Legal Counsel Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Legal Counsel 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 09/2021, Southern Legal Counsel Inc generated $919.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $905.2k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 6 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:
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SOUTHERN LEGAL COUNSEL, INC. (SLC) IS A FLORIDA STATEWIDE NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM THAT IS COMMITTED TO THE IDEAL OF EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL AND THE ATTAINMENT OF BASIC HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS. SLC PRIMARILY ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WITH PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND WHOSE CASES MAY BRING ABOUT SYSTEMIC REFORM. SLC USES A RANGE OF STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS, INCLUDING LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAWYERS, LAY PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC INTEREST LAW ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF UNREPRESENTED AND UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS AND INTERESTS INCLUDING RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESSES, CHILDREN IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS, THE RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS, EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND GENERAL CIVIL RIGHTS. SLC PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVICE, CONSULTATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INVESTIGATORY SERVICES, TRAINING, ADVOCACY ACTIVATION AND PERFORMED CASEWORK AND LEGAL RESEARCH. MANY OF SLC'S CASES ARE CLASS ACTIONS AND THEREFORE AFFECT THOUSANDS OF CITIZENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jodi Siegel President/treasurer | Officer | 40 | $106,311 |
Kirsten Anderson Secretary | Officer | 40 | $82,993 |
Clifford C Higby Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bennett H Brummer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brianna Chesteen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karina Descartin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $139,240 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $666,008 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,232 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $805,248 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $110,287 |
Investment income | $3,515 |
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 | $919,050 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $171,917 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,439 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $401,492 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $88,956 |
Payroll taxes | $43,732 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $60,828 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,667 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $33,610 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,764 |
Travel | $3,177 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,033 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,992 |
Insurance | $8,039 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $905,207 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $553,929 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $133,782 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $5,320 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $138,140 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $121,808 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $318 |
Total assets | $953,297 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,031 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $242,129 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $245,160 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $683,137 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
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 | $953,297 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Southern Legal Counsel Inc has recieved totaling $25,081.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Healy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $81 |
Beg. Balance | $4,597 |
Net Contributions | $25,000 |
Other Expense | $4,597 |
Ending Balance | $25,000 |
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Hispanic Unity Of Florida Inc Hollywood, FL | $4,609,854 | $6,421,812 |
Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,117,939 | $4,903,922 |
Southern Center For Human Rights Atlanta, GA | $15,878,982 | $4,590,765 |
Florida Immigrant Coalition Inc Miami, FL | $5,063,773 | $3,459,252 |
Advocates For Bartows Children Inc Cartersville, GA | $4,693,738 | $4,780,231 |
Collier County Child Advocacy Council Inc Naples, FL | $1,864,448 | $2,061,794 |
Alabama Casa Network Inc Opelika, AL | $583,376 | $1,875,614 |
African Peoples Education And Defense Fund Inc St Petersburg, FL | $2,349,863 | $2,647,132 |
Community Justice Project Inc Miami, FL | $2,800,524 | $2,460,472 |
Southern Legal Counsel Inc Gainesville, FL | $953,297 | $919,050 |
Atlanta Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc Atlanta, GA | $334,066 | $762,352 |
Tlc Childrens Services Inc Dublin, GA | $756,656 | $781,350 |