Cumberland Trace Legal Services Inc

Organization Overview

Cumberland Trace Legal Services Inc, operating under the name Kentucky Legal Aid, is located in Bowling Green, KY. The organization was established in 1978. 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 12/2022, Kentucky Legal Aid employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kentucky Legal Aid 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 12/2022, Kentucky Legal Aid generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 4 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF KENTUCKY LEGAL AID IS TO ASSIST AND ENABLE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, ELDERLY, DISABLED, AND OTHER VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY RESOLVE LEGAL PROBLEMS THAT ARE BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND TO PROVIDE THESE INDIVIDUALS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO QUALIFIED LOW INCOME CLIENTS IN A 35 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. CASES RANGE FROM FAMILY/DOMESTIC LAW, ELDER LAW, PUBLIC BENEFITS, CONSUMER LAW, NURSING HOME ISSUES, AND PRO BONO. APPROXIMATELY 7312 CASES WERE CLOSED IN 2022. KENTUCKY LEGAL AID'S (KLA) CASES WERE FILED ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME, DISABLED, AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE DEFINED BY LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND OTHER GRANTORS. LITIGATION INCLUDES FAMILY LAW DISPUTES, CONSUMER ACTIONS, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES AND BANKRUPTCIES, ASSISTANCE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTIONS, AND PUBLIC BENEFIT HEARINGS. THE GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS FROM KLA'S LITIGATION BY VIRTUE OF MAKING THE CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM AVAILABLE TO THOSE UNABLE TO AFFORD PRIVATE LEGAL COUNSEL. KLA'S LITIGATION EFFORTS ALSO HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE RESOLVE PROBLEMS AND PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY. KLA SEEKS NO FEES ON BEHALF OF THE PROGRAM IN ANY LITIGATION WITH THE LIMITED EXCEPTION OF CASES IN WHICH THE PROGRAM WAS APPOINTED BY THE COURT AND STATUTORY FEES ARE SPECIFIED. FEES ARE NOT SOLICITATED FROM CLIENTS NOR ACCEPTED FROM CLIENTS.


PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT (PAI): TO PROMOTE FREE LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH PRO BONO EFFORTS AND PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REFERRED TO PRO BONO OR PRIVATE ATTORNEYS WHO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 334 CASES WERE CLOSED IN 2022.


OLDER AMERICAN ACT: TO PROVIDE CLIENTS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER WITH FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN MATTERS SUCH AS CONSUMER/FRAUD, PUBLIC BENEFITS, MEDICARE/MEDICAID, WILLS, AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY. RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOME ISSUES ARE ALSO HANDLED. APPROXIMATELY 1198 CASES WERE CLOSED IN 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amanda Young
Executive Director
$118,555
Jill Moore
Financial Administrator
$88,159
Mark Esterle
Attorney/secretary
$77,679
Hon Don Sharp
Board Member
$0
Hon David Yewell
Board Member
$0
Mr Ronald Burkins
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,837,561
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$186,571
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,024,132
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $5,400
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 $5,003,921

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