The Southwest Louisiana Law Center Inc is located in Lake Charles, LA. The organization was established in 1969. 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, Southwest Louisiana Law Center Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Louisiana 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 12/2021, Southwest Louisiana Law Center Inc generated $671.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $564.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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 DUAL MISSION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA LAW CENTER IS TO PROVIDE FIRST RATE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE UNEMPLOYED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND TO UTILIZE THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL CAPABILITIES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF LAKE CHARLES, LA AND THE SURROUNDING LOCAL AREA.
SW LOUISIANA LAW CENTER, INC. - TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF LAKE CHARLES, LA AND THE SURROUNDING LOCAL AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Judson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $82,303 |
Vincent Lupo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Paul Veazey Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jennifer Tassin Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Patricia D Post PHD Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dr Trevor Jolie Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $41,885 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,389 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $137,274 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $398,012 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $9,658 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,131 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $671,096 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $418,572 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,848 |
Payroll taxes | $33,736 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,773 |
Office expenses | $8,817 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,174 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,205 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,837 |
Insurance | $6,904 |
All other expenses | $8,152 |
Total functional expenses | $564,290 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $310,553 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $68,018 |
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 | $650 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,075 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,250 |
Total assets | $387,546 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,493 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $136,756 |
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 | $24 |
Total liabilities | $146,273 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $241,273 |
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 | $387,546 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Southwest Louisiana Law Center Inc has recieved totaling $78.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $78 |
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