Legal Services Alabama Inc
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $12.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 143
- Location
- Montgomery, AL
- Founding
- 09/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 63-0743038
Organization Overview
Legal Services Alabama Inc is located in Montgomery, AL. 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, Legal Services Alabama Inc employed 143 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legal Services Alabama 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 12/2021, Legal Services Alabama Inc generated $12.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.2% 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.
Since 2016, Legal Services Alabama Inc has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $2,488,541. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL SERVICES ALABAMA IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER ALABAMA'S LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALL LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE MANDATED TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NON-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS TO PERSONS UNABLE TO AFFORD THOSE SERVICES, THE ELDERLY, OR CERTAIN OTHER SPECIAL POPULATIONS AS SPECIFIED BY GRANTORS. LEGAL SERVICES ALABAMA HAS SEVEN OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ALABAMA AVAILABLE TO SERVE CLIENTS. DURING 2021, 15,340 CASES WERE OPENED, 13,704 CASES WERE CLOSED, AND A TOTAL OF 16,963 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tazewell Shepard III ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Yvonne A H Saxon ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rev Bennie L Richardson II Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William H Broome ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laveeda M Battle ESQ Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bryan Blackwell ESQ Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,332,619 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $112,847 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,445,466 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $139,347 |
| Investment income | $11,026 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$975 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,594,890 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $388,541 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,854,464 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,074,608 |
| Payroll taxes | $416,469 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,957 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $93,686 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,798 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $130,651 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $700,212 |
| Travel | $180,069 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,513 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $149,549 |
| Insurance | $79,242 |
| All other expenses | $462,900 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,710,625 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,234,292 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,234,366 |
| 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 | $263,855 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,570,975 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $541,921 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,088 |
| Total assets | $4,865,497 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $866,302 |
| 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 | $17,712 |
| Total liabilities | $884,014 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $983,081 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,998,402 |
| 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 | $4,865,497 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Legal Services Alabama Inc has awarded $388,541 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Mobile, AL PURPOSE: LEGAL ASST-LOW INCOME | $70,000 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: LEGAL ASST - LOW INCOME | $70,000 |
ALABAMA STATE BAR VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM PURPOSE: LEGAL ASST- LOW INCOME | $70,000 |
Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: LEGAL ASST - LOW INCOME | $70,000 |
Huntsville, AL PURPOSE: LEGAL ASST - LOW INCOME | $70,000 |
Tuscaloosa, AL PURPOSE: LEGAL ASST - LOW INCOME | $38,541 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Legal Services Alabama Inc has recieved totaling $217,325.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alabama Law Foundation Inc Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: LEGAL AID TO THE POOR/ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $150,000 |
West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated Jackson, TN PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $41,575 |
Mobile Bar Foundation Inc Mobile, AL PURPOSE: FREE LEGAL AID ASST | $15,750 |
Black Belt Community Foundation Inc Selma, AL PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | $10,000 |
Alabama Civil Justice Foundation Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: 192500.00 | $0 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |
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 Society Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $9,043,816 | $13,698,474 |
Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc Orlando, FL | $10,144,490 | $11,067,426 |
Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc Miami, FL | $17,473,917 | $11,143,793 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc Lakeland, FL | $6,856,034 | $8,445,441 |
Legal Services Of North Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | $10,311,104 | $7,282,318 |
Middle District Of Alabama Federal Defender Program Inc Montgomery, AL | $721,661 | $6,413,888 |
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Inc Jacksonville, FL | $4,666,272 | $6,853,537 |