Appalachian Citizens Law Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Whitesburg, KY
- Founding
- 02/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 61-1401589
Organization Overview
Appalachian Citizens Law Center Inc is located in Whitesburg, KY. The organization was established in 2002. 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, Appalachian Citizens Law Center Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Appalachian Citizens Law Center 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 12/2022, Appalachian Citizens Law Center Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACLC IS A NONPROFIT LAW FIRM THAT ENGAGES IN STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND POLICY WORK IN THE AREA OF MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, LEGACY COST OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES ON THE PEOPLE, LAND AND ECONOMY OF THE CENTRAL APPALACHIAN REGION, AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MINERS' HEALTH AND SAFETY: WE PROVIDED FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF BLACK LUNG VICTIMS AND WIDOWS IN FEDERAL BLACK LUNG BENEFITS CASES AND RELATED LITIGATION. WE ADVOCATED FOR STRENGTHENED FEDERAL REGULATIONS REDUCING EXPOSURE TO COAL AND SILICA DUST. WE ACTED AS A RESOURCE TO COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY BLACK LUNG DISEASE AS WELL AS TO THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEM BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE REGARDING CHANGES TO BLACK LUNG LAW, POLICIES AND MEDICAL RESEARCH. ACLC ALSO REPRESENTED MINERS THAT WERE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FOR MAKING SAFETY COMPLAINTS.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: ACLC CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHOSE LAND AND ENVIRONMENT IS DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY COAL MINING AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES IN OUR REGION. ACLC CONTINUED TO REPRESENT ONE COMMUNITY IN ITS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS FAILURES IN ITS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THAT COMMUNITY AND OTHERS IN THE REGION DEALING WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS IN STATE AND NATIONAL FORUMS. ACLC ALSO PROVIDED ANALYSIS AND TESTIMONY TO CONGRESS ABOUT THE 2022 FLOODING AND THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL MINING ON EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY: ACLC SEEKS TO PROMOTE A JUST TRANSITION IN CENTRAL APPALACHIA AS THE COAL ECONOMY DECLINES, INVESTMENTS ARE MADE IN NEW ECONOMIC AND ENERGY FUTURES, AND AS THE REGION RECOVERS FROM THE JULY 2022 FLOOD DISASTER. IN 2022, WE ENGAGED IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY GROUP CAPACITY BUILDING, POLICY ANALYSIS, AND ADVOCACY IN PURSUIT OF THIS GOAL. WE ENGAGED PARTICULARLY WITH POLICY ISSUES CONCERNING BLACK LUNG BENEFITS, COAL MINE RECLAMATION, UTILITY AFFORDABILITY, AND DISASTER RECOVERY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James W Addington Executive Director & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $97,428 |
Mary Cromer Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $83,710 |
Rebecca Shelton Director Of Policy | Officer | 40 | $64,323 |
Mimi Pickering President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Rosenberg Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jerry Hardt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000,185 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,000,185 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $407,073 |
| Investment income | $67,030 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,474,288 |
| 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. | $245,461 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,819 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $554,338 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $76,601 |
| Other employee benefits | $171,157 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,256 |
| Office expenses | $19,100 |
| Information technology | $15,563 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,486 |
| Travel | $16,012 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,925 |
| Insurance | $7,495 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,216,502 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $694,339 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $93,367 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,602,747 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,390,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,117 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $27,117 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,363,336 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,390,453 |