Tennessee Alliance For Legal Services is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1997. 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, Tennessee Alliance For Legal Services employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Alliance For Legal Services 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, Tennessee Alliance For Legal Services generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.2% 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:
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TALS' SIMPLIFIES THE SEARCH FOR LEGAL HELP THROUGH ITS STATEWIDE TOLL FREE CIVIL LEGAL HELPLINE, 1-8544 HELP4TN AND CO-BRANDED LEGAL INFORMATION PORTAL WWW.HELP4TN.ORG; THROUGH ITS EMAIL BASED LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE, TNFREELEGALANSWERS.ORG; AND THROUGH ITS LEGAL WELLNESS CHECKUP APP THAT IDENTIFIES USERS' LEGAL RISK AREAS AND PROVIDES A CUSTOMIZED REPORT CONNECTING THEM TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES. TALS TASK FORCE SYSTEM AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, EQUAL JUSTICE UNIVERSITY; FOSTER STATEWIDE COLLABORATION AND ENSURE THAT ADVOCATES RECEIVE TRAINING ON KEY PUBLIC INTEREST LAW TOPICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TALS SERVES AS A CENTER OF INNOVATION, TRAINING AND EXPERTISE FOR CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE ORGS AND PRO BONO ATTORNEYS IN TN; SIMPLIFIES THE SEARCH FOR LEGAL HELP AND SERVES AS A LEADING AND UNIFYING VOICE IN THE CIVIL JUSTICE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM SERVICE GOALS DURING 2021: SERVED 13 LEGAL PROGRAMS IN TN, PROVIDED 1,000 HOURS OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TO TN ATTORNEYS; PROVIDED LEGAL INFORMATION, LEGAL ADVICE, AND/OR REFERRAL TO DISADVANTAGED TENNESSEANS THROUGH ITS TOLLFREE LEGAL HELPLINE 1844HELP4TN, ONLINE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE TNFREELEGALANSWERS.ORG, AND LEGAL INFORMATION PORTAL HELP4TN.ORG APP. 87 ATTORNEYS VOLUNTEERED TO HELP ADVANCE TALS MISSION IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ann Pruitt Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $95,604 |
Emma Covington Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Darkenya Waller Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Nicole Grida Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Spring Miller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Anidra Lomax Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,510,265 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,886 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,622,151 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $38,850 |
Investment income | $10,851 |
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 | $2,675,977 |
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. | $112,429 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,111 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $270,963 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,687 |
Other employee benefits | $62,391 |
Payroll taxes | $29,967 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $99,348 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,296 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,420 |
Information technology | $10,727 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,915 |
Travel | $942 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,000 |
Insurance | $11,498 |
All other expenses | $893 |
Total functional expenses | $2,662,952 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $890,258 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $308,095 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,781 |
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 | $48,088 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,105 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $109,122 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,700 |
Total assets | $1,374,149 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $233,147 |
Grants payable | $297,530 |
Deferred revenue | $387,638 |
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 | $918,315 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $455,834 |
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 | $1,374,149 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Tennessee Alliance For Legal Services has recieved totaling $1,515,854.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Seniortrust Of Florida Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: THE FOCUS OF THIS DISTRIBUTION WAS FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE SPECIFIC POPULATION OF THE ELDERLY IN TN. | $1,515,820 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $34 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 |