Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc

Organization Overview

Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc is located in West Palm Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1969. 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 09/2023, Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc employed 179 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County 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 09/2023, Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc generated $13.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL ADVICE, REPRESENTATION, AND EDUCATION TO THE DISADVANTAGED OF PALM BEACH COUNTY SO AS TO PROTECT THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY, IMPROVE THEIR LIFESTYLE AND LIVING CONDITIONS AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FOSTER CHILDREN'S PROJECT - THE CHILDREN ADVOCACY REPRESENTS CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 12 AND THEIR SIBLINGS WHO ARE PLACED IN LICENSED CUSTODY OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT BY THE JUVENILE COURT, FOSTER CHILDREN'S PROJECT ATTORNEYS REPRESENT CHILDREN IN ALL COURT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS TO KEEP THEM SAFE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND TO ENSURE THAT THEY REACH PERMANENT PLACEMENT EITHER WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS OR ADOPTIVE PARENTS WITHIN A 12-MONTH TIMEFRAME. DURING FY 2022-2023, FOSTER CHILDREN'S PROJECT ATTORNEYS REPRESENTED 458 CLIENTS IN FOSTER CARE.


THE FAIR HOUSING PROJECT - THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROJECT PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES WITH REGARD TO FAIR HOUSING LAWS TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE IN PALM BEACH, MARTIN, OKEECHOBEE, HENDRY AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIES IS DENIED HOUSING ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, OR GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION. IN ADDITION TO REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF FAIR HOUSING DISCRIMINATION, THE FAIR HOUSING PROJECT ALSO REPRESENTS TENANTS FACING EVICTION TO ENSURE THEIR RIGHTS PROVIDED UNDER THE FLORIDA LANDLORD TENANT ACT ARE ENFORCED. IN FY 2022-23, LEGAL AID'S FAIR HOUSING PROJECT STAFF SERVED 1,580 CLIENTS.


THE ELDER LAW PROJECT - ELDER ADVOCACY PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE, CONSULTATION, EDUCATION AND REPRESENTATION TO ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED SENIORS (55+) IN THE AREAS OF ELDERLY ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION, HOUSING LAW, REAL PROPERTY LAW, CONSUMER LAW, GUARDIANSHIP MATTERS, FAMILY LAW, AND GOVERNMENT BENEFITS (SOCIAL SECURITY, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME [SSI] MEDICARE AND MEDICAID). IN FY 2022-2023, LEGAL AID'S ELDER LAW PROJECT STAFF SERVED 1,443 SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$233,447
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$312,181
Related organizations$0
Government grants $10,498,466
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,019,917
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $740
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,064,011
Total Program Service Revenue$196,621
Investment income $143,264
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$104,009
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,644,159

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc has awarded $23,698 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

PURPOSE: Unrestricted funds

$22,898

HEALTHIER BOYNTON BEACH

PURPOSE: Unrestricted funds

$800
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