Louisiana Appellate Project
- Assets
- $234.0k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mandeville, LA
- Founding
- 02/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 72-1319651
Organization Overview
Louisiana Appellate Project is located in Mandeville, LA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Louisiana Appellate Project 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 06/2023, Louisiana Appellate Project generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ACCEPT APPOINTMENTS FROM THE LOUISIANA DISTRICT COURTS TO HANDLE THE NON-CAPITAL FELONY APPEALS FOR INDIGENTS IN THOSE DISTRICTS REQUESTED BY THE DISTRICT PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICES (CURRENTLY ALL OF THE 42 DISTRICTS). WE STARTED ACCEPTING CASES 4/1/96. THESE ARE HANDLED BY CONTRACT ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING THE DIRECTOR. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6/30/23, WE WERE APPOINTED TO 348 CLIENTS.
WE SPONSOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS DEALING WITH HANDLING APPELLATE WORK. THESE SEMINARS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF CLE FOR THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPELLATE COUNSEL UNDER THE LOUISIANA PUBLIC DEFENDER BOARD. THIS FURTHERS OUR MAIN PURPOSE BY TRAINING OUR ATTORNEYS, EDUCATING THE DISTRICT DEFENDERS IN RECORD PRESERVATION SO WE CAN EFFICIENTLY APPEAL THE CONVICTIONS AND CREATE A POOL OF ATTORNEYS FOR OUR FUTURE NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher A Aberle Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $101,500 |
Deidre Fuller Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mark Plaisance Chairman Of | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kyla B Romanach Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Richard M Tompson Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Autumn Town Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,523,891 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,523,891 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,200 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| 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 | $1,528,092 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $101,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,097 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $706 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,172 |
| All other expenses | $1,348 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,503,997 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $233,977 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $233,977 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $233,977 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $233,977 |