Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society Inc
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 80
- Location
- Covington, KY
- Founding
- 06/1968
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 61-0668572
Organization Overview
Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society Inc, operating under the name Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, is located in Covington, KY. The organization was established in 1968. 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 12/2021, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass 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 12/2021, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass generated $6.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 7 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 RESOLVE THE MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEMS OF LOW INCOME AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH DIRECT REPRESENTATION, EDUCATION, ADVICE, ADVOCACY AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO CHARGE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, VETERANS AND PEOPLE NEEDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. THE PEOPLE WE SERVE OFTEN LIVE WITH THE RISK OF LOSING SOMETHING BE IT THEIR HOME, JOB, HEALTH, SAFETY OR INDEPENDENCE. WE TARGET PEOPLE LIVING IN VIOLENCE, PEOPLE WITH AN IMPEDIMENT TO FAMILY STABILIZATION, THOSE WHO CANNOT FIND STABLE EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILIES AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM, WE CAN PRESERVE THE HOME, PROTECT ASSETS, STOP THE VIOLENCE, REMOVE EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS, AND SUPPORT FAMILIES TOWARDS THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE AND SAFETY. LAST YEAR WE REACHED OVER 74,378 PEOPLE, ADVOCATED FOR OVER 9,800 AND PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO 20,489. PRIVATE ATTORNEYS DONATED $305,280 IN SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS.LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS (LABG) A STUDY CONDUCTED IN 2016 CONCLUDED THAT FOR EVERY $1 INVESTED IN LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS, $7.45 OF IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL BENEFIT WAS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO A 745% RETURN ON INVESTMENT. (LEGAL AID ECONOMIC IMPACT AND SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT ANALYSIS; FOR THE THREE YEARS 2013-2015; COMMUNITY SERVICES ANALYSIS LLC)LABG FOCUSED REACH 2021: LABG REACHED 74,388 OF ITS TARGET POPULATION THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES OR OUTREACH. OUR OUTREACH ADVOCACY EFFORTS POSITIVELY IMPACTED 9,898 PEOPLE. LABG LEGAL STAFF & ADVOCATES PROVIDED DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE AFFECTING 20,489 PEOPLE.9,898 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, AFFECTING 13,576 ADULTS AND 6,913 CHILDREN.LABG CLIENTS:36% ARE WORKING POOR47% OF WORKING AGE FAMILIES HAVE CHILDREN IN THE HOUSEHOLD19% ARE POOR ELDERLYOF THE ABOVE CLIENTS, LABG:- PROVIDED LEGAL HELP TO 511 VETERANS- PROMOTED SAFETY FOR 4,690 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, INCLUDING 2,484 CHILDREN- STABILIZED HOUSING FOR 491 FAMILIES, AFFECTING 1,098 PEOPLE.TYPES OF LEGAL ISSUES ADDRESSED:- 29.69% MEDICARE AND MEDICAID ASSISTANCE/OTHER HEALTH- 19.55% HOUSING- 16.68% FAMILY - 9.69% CONSUMER ISSUES/IMPROVING FAMILY INCOME- 7.17% PROTECTION ORDERS- 4.02% PUBLIC BENEFITS INCLUDING VETERAN BENEFITS- 2.92% LIFE PLANNING DOCUMENTS- 0.14% NURSING HOME RESIDENTS RIGHTS- 10.14% OTHER
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joshua Crabtree Executive Director | Officer | 51 | $131,623 |
Karen Ginn Advocacy Director | Officer | 40 | $98,355 |
Adam Shastid Operations Director | Officer | 44 | $86,794 |
Brenda Combs Operations Director | Officer | 45 | $20,801 |
Nicole Sotiriou Bearse Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Palmer G Gene Vance II Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $99,786 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,891,503 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $94,479 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,085,768 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $35,222 |
| Investment income | $868 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $28,377 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,288 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,166,317 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $51,732 |
| 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. | $450,246 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $197,242 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,674,600 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $641,913 |
| Other employee benefits | $495,268 |
| Payroll taxes | $232,571 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $184,461 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $281,674 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $310,505 |
| Information technology | $199,910 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $118,072 |
| Travel | $64,000 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,446 |
| Interest | $11,535 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $92,261 |
| Insurance | $50,837 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,989,188 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $757,890 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,045,100 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $104,074 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $841,406 |
| 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 | $33,439 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,243,137 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $38,124 |
| Total assets | $4,063,170 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $341,299 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $289,688 |
| 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 | $279,623 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $38,124 |
| Total liabilities | $948,734 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,626,793 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $487,643 |
| 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 | $4,063,170 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society Inc has recieved totaling $407,292.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: Program Operating Cost | $149,310 |
West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated Jackson, TN PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $131,956 |
Ky Access To Justice Commission Frankfort, KY PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $105,380 |
Legal Aid Society Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. | $12,000 |
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc Lexington, KY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,399 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $247 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Ohio State Legal Services Association Columbus, OH | $8,857,054 | $10,048,043 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |