Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $9.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 149
- Location
- Lafayette, LA
- Founding
- 06/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 72-0832432
Organization Overview
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation is located in Lafayette, LA. 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, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation employed 149 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Acadiana Legal Service Corporation 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, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation generated $9.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.1% 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.
Since 2014, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $824,792. 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
THE MISSION OF ACADIANA LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATION IS TO MAKE HOPE, DIGNITY, AND JUSTICE AVAILABLE PRIMARILY TO LOW-INCOME, DISADVANTAGED, CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY AND AGGRESSIVE CIVIL (NON-CRIMINAL) LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO AN ESTIMATED 650,000 PERSONS IN ALSC'S FORTY-TWO PARISH SERVICE AREA. STATISTICS FOR 2021 INCLUDE 41,913 ENCOUNTERS, 6,841 CASES OPENED, AND 6,853 CASES CLOSED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES A SPECIALIZED APPROACH TO DELIVERY OF SERVICES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING UNITS: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW UNIT HANDLES CASES INVOLVING TANF, SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, FOOD STAMPS, VETERAN'S BENEFITS, MEDICAID, MEDICARE, ETC. IN 2021, $1.7 MILLION IN BENEFITS WERE RECOVERED ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS OF THIS UNIT UNDER THE CAPABLE LEADERSHIP OF ITS SENIOR ATTORNEY/UNIT LEADER. LITIGATION UNIT HANDLES CASES INVOLVING BANKRUPTCY/DEBTOR RELIEF, COLLECTION, CONTRACTS, UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE SALES AND PRACTICES, LANDLORD/TENANT ISSUES, DISCRIMINATION, PREDATORY LENDING, WAGE CLAIMS, WILLS, ETC. FAMILY LAW UNIT HANDLES CASES INVOLVING DIVORCE, CHILD SUPPORT, INTRA-FAMILY ADOPTIONS, VISITATION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, NAME CHANGE, ETC. CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE UNIT HANDLES CASES INVOLVING ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT OF CHILDREN UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE SENIOR ATTORNEY OF THE UNIT. ALSC DESIGNS AND DISTRIBUTES NUMEROUS BROCHURES ON GENERAL LEGAL TOPICS FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC. STAFF ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS REGULARLY CONDUCT COMMUNITY EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS STRESSING PREVENTATIVE LAW TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO STAFFS OF SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES WHO WORK WITH THE POOR. EACH YEAR THOUSANDS OF DISADVANTAGED CITIZENS BENEFIT FROM THE INFORMATION DISSEMINATED AT THESE EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gregory L Landry Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $154,534 |
Sharon A Jones Administrative Director | 37.5 | $120,250 | |
Sachida Raman Deputy Director | 37.5 | $114,694 | |
Franchesca Hamilton-Acker Sr. Attorney/unit Leader | 37.5 | $105,039 | |
Susan Kutcher Jones President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
George Ernest III Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,041,793 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $73,838 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,581 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,115,631 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,502 |
| 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 | $9,259,979 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $127,384 |
| 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. | $169,307 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,393 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,807,893 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $186,728 |
| Other employee benefits | $964,649 |
| Payroll taxes | $446,165 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,439 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $176,657 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $152,738 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $181,116 |
| Travel | $34,947 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,928 |
| Interest | $12,603 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $151,851 |
| Insurance | $120,650 |
| All other expenses | $35,687 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,891,788 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $356,484 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,006,418 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $340,750 |
| 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 | $68,186 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,721,275 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,483 |
| Total assets | $6,508,596 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $866,418 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,434,920 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $15,483 |
| 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 | $2,316,821 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $541,936 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,649,839 |
| 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 | $6,508,596 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation has awarded $127,384 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICE | $45,000 |
Lafayette, LA PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICE | $30,000 |
Alexandria, LA PURPOSE: CHILD IN NEED CARE | $23,000 |
Lake Charles, LA PURPOSE: CHILD IN NEED CARE | $17,500 |
Alexandria, LA PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICE | $11,884 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Acadiana Legal Service Corporation has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lubbock Private Defenders Office Inc Lubbock, TX | $2,268,732 | $17,386,529 |
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation Hammond, LA | $4,598,868 | $9,950,082 |
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette, LA | $6,508,596 | $9,259,979 |
Texas Legal Services Center Inc Austin, TX | $7,326,715 | $7,857,008 |
Center For Child Protection Austin, TX | $10,895,714 | $7,709,768 |
Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Travis County Austin, TX | $4,626,722 | $6,493,856 |
Oficina Legal Del Pueblo Unido Inc Austin, TX | $16,615,199 | $5,134,586 |
Center For Arkansas Legal Services Inc Little Rock, AR | $2,236,862 | $4,841,366 |
Legal Aid Of Arkansas Rogers, AR | $1,860,196 | $4,247,782 |
Pacific Justice Institute - Usa Dallas, TX | $8,838,693 | $10,720,920 |
Youth Empowerment Project New Orleans, LA | $6,917,577 | $4,776,817 |
Mississippi Center For Legal Services Corporation Hattiesburg, MS | $2,290,316 | $3,985,908 |