Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $13.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 155
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Founding
- 05/1969
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 59-6046994
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 09/2021, Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc employed 155 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 09/2021, Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc generated $13.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.3m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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:
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 2020-2021, FOSTER CHILDREN'S PROJECT ATTORNEYS REPRESENTED 498 CLIENTS IN FOSTER CARE.
THE FAIR HOUSING PROJECT - THE INVIDIVUAL 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 2020-21, LEGAL AID'S FAIR HOUSING PROJECT STAFF SERVED 1,075 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 2020-2021, LEGAL AID'S ELDER LAW PROJECT STAFF SERVED 1,387 SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Bertisch Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $155,476 |
James Walsh Supervising Attorney | 40 | $104,979 | |
Michael Spillane Dir. Of Finance & Admin. | Officer | 40 | $101,414 |
John Walsh Supervising Attorney | 40 | $100,823 | |
Rena Taylor Supervising Attorney | Officer | 40 | $95,991 |
Michelle R Suskauer ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $188,874 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $268,300 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,552,226 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,527,869 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,537,269 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $185,693 |
| Investment income | $21,703 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$66,397 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,698,474 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,451 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $995,575 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $617,879 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,883 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,263,866 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $103,110 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,256,441 |
| Payroll taxes | $554,818 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,109 |
| Fees for services: Other | $141,960 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35 |
| Office expenses | $373,621 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $664,919 |
| Travel | $31,688 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,190 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,730 |
| Insurance | $48,942 |
| All other expenses | $120 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,278,612 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $400 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,721,153 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,433,583 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,504 |
| 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 | $101,650 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,493 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $655,215 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $78,818 |
| Total assets | $9,043,816 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $598,947 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $238,978 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $2,563,213 |
| 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 | $380,349 |
| Total liabilities | $3,781,487 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,139,511 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $122,818 |
| 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 | $9,043,816 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc has recieved totaling $1,534,542.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Area Agency On Aging Of Palm Beach- Treasure Coast Inc West Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: SENIOR SERVICES SUPPORT | $410,949 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $275,000 |
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: Community Impact | $208,568 |
The Frederick A Deluca Foundation Inc Pompano Beach, FL PURPOSE: JUVENILE ADVOCACY PROJECT: CHILD TRAUMA PROJECT | $200,336 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation Inc North Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: For IT infrastructure enhancements to create a hybrid work environment as part of the agencys post-pandemic return to work plan. | $78,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
Legal Services Alabama Inc Montgomery, AL | $4,865,497 | $12,594,890 |
Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $9,043,816 | $13,698,474 |
Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc Orlando, FL | $10,144,490 | $11,067,426 |
Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc Miami, FL | $17,473,917 | $11,143,793 |
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc Lakeland, FL | $6,856,034 | $8,445,441 |
Legal Services Of North Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | $10,311,104 | $7,282,318 |
Middle District Of Alabama Federal Defender Program Inc Montgomery, AL | $721,661 | $6,413,888 |
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Inc Jacksonville, FL | $4,666,272 | $6,853,537 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,717,313 | $6,971,906 |