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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle R Suskauer ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Lawrence P Rochefort ESQ First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Robert H Friedman ESQ Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Scott C Murray ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jerald S Beer ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 17 | $0 |
Miriam Acosta-Castriz ESQ Immediate Past President, Board Of Trustees | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $150 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $169,545 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $859,077 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,362 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,708,164 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $109,441 |
Other employee benefits | $1,307,745 |
Payroll taxes | $622,377 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,278 |
Fees for services: Other | $368,880 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $361,285 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $690,001 |
Travel | $81,226 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,593 |
Interest | $2,735 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,899 |
Insurance | $55,823 |
All other expenses | $5,089 |
Total functional expenses | $12,626,762 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,493 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,722,854 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,519,721 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,957 |
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 | $82,570 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,294 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,543,759 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,607,010 |
Total assets | $12,541,658 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $663,671 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $74,494 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $3,695,410 |
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 | $1,715,491 |
Total liabilities | $6,149,066 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,275,540 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $117,052 |
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 | $12,541,658 |
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc has awarded $23,698 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PURPOSE: Unrestricted funds | $22,898 |
HEALTHIER BOYNTON BEACH PURPOSE: Unrestricted funds | $800 |