Cumberland Trace Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 47
- Location
- Bowling Green, KY
- Founding
- 03/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 61-0916523
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 12/2021, Kentucky Legal Aid employed 47 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 12/2021, Kentucky Legal Aid generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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
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 7201 CASES WERE CLOSED IN 2021. 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 366 CASES WERE CLOSED IN 2021.
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 1224 CASES WERE CLOSED IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Young Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $115,728 |
Jill Moore Financial Administrator | Officer | 37.5 | $86,217 |
Mark Esterle Attorney/secretary | Officer | 37.5 | $76,041 |
Hon Don Sharp Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Hon David Yewell Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mr Ronald Burkins Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,206,465 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $87,493 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,293,958 |
| 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 | $4,301,637 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $277,986 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $201,945 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,188,141 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $613,851 |
| Other employee benefits | $303,607 |
| Payroll taxes | $183,371 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,765 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,560 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $73,239 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $100,251 |
| Travel | $15,435 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,491 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $69,535 |
| Insurance | $18,716 |
| All other expenses | $17,190 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,333,356 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,088 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,369,740 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $401,578 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $59,474 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,687,404 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,575,284 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $317,797 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $594,208 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $685 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $912,690 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,162,661 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $499,933 |
| 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 | $3,575,284 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Cumberland Trace Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $452,296.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Southern Kentucky Inc Bowling Green, KY PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $142,148 |
Aarp Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: DONATION TO SUPPORT DISASTER RELIEF | $100,000 |
Ky Access To Justice Commission Frankfort, KY PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $90,330 |
United Way Of Southern Kentucky Inc Bowling Green, KY PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $47,020 |
United Way Of Paducah-Mccracken Co Paducah, KY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY. | $27,000 |
West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated Jackson, TN PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $18,696 |
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 |