Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands is located in Nashville, TN. 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 Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands employed 120 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands 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 Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands generated $10.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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 PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY GIVES FREE LEGAL AID TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. IT PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE, SELF-HELP BROCHURES AND ADVICE TO INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AND LEGAL EDUCATION TO GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC. ITS FUNDAMENTAL MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFETY AND STABILITY TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. IT HELPS THEM BY PREVENTING AND ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; OBTAINING INCOME (FROM PUBLIC BENEFITS SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD STAMPS AND WELFARE AND EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION); RESOLVING INCOME TAX DISPUTES; OBTAINING HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES; RESOLVING CONSUMER DISPUTES; GAINING AND PROTECTING HOUSING, AND ASSURING APPROPRIATE EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. IN 2021, LEGAL AID HANDLED OVER 6,316 CASES. VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS WORKING THROUGH LEGAL AID SOCIETY VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM HANDLED AN ADDITIONAL 855 CASES. DONATED LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2021 TOTALED $793,474.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Darkenya Waller Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $161,758 |
Laura Brown Senior Deputy Director | 40 | $118,609 | |
David Tarpley Lead Attorney | 40 | $102,291 | |
Anna Catlin Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $89,999 |
John Andrew Goddard President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Susan L Kay First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $8,747,746 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,625,683 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,325 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,373,429 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,000 |
Investment income | $66,506 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $30,459 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,472,394 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $261,186 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,253 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,351,269 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $145,195 |
Other employee benefits | $1,089,016 |
Payroll taxes | $406,853 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $48,212 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,567 |
Fees for services: Other | $288,011 |
Advertising and promotion | $27,393 |
Office expenses | $391,236 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $548,500 |
Travel | $37,894 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,151 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,972 |
Insurance | $41,374 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $8,912,584 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,349,299 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,612,294 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $737,914 |
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 | $92,735 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $238,258 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,485,697 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $12,036 |
Total assets | $8,528,233 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $784,748 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $391,903 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $12,036 |
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 | $1,188,687 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,246,391 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,093,155 |
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 | $8,528,233 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands has recieved totaling $438,150.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Tennessee Bar Foundation Nashville, TN PURPOSE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | $168,958 |
United Way Of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPNS (OBI) | $106,000 |
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: FOR UNRESTRICTED USE | $44,000 |
West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated Jackson, TN PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $39,414 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: CRIME | $21,000 |
The Nashville Bar Foundation Nashville, TN PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
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 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
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 Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Legal Services Of Eastern Mo Inc Saint Louis, MO | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
Kentucky Association Of Sexual Assault Programs Inc Frankfort, KY | $1,735,100 | $7,408,775 |