Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $264.7k
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Founding
- 02/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 73-1142462
Organization Overview
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 1984. 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, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oklahoma Indian Legal Services 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, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% 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
OKLAHOMA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO REPRESENTATION WHERE FEDERAL INDIAN, TRIBAL AND TREATY LAW ARISE. OILS IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION PRIMARILY FUNDED BY THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (LSC). ESTABLISEHD IN 1981, ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICE TO LOW-INCOME NATIVE AMERICANS LIVING IN OKLAHOMA. OILS ATTORNEYS PROVIDE REPRESENTATION WITH INDIAN LAND ISSUES, THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT AND TRIBAL COURT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL REPRESENTATION. OILS PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES STATEWIDE TO ONE OF THE LARGEST NATIVE AMERICAN POPULATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A FIFTEEN MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO OVERSEE POLICY DECISIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WITH LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FUNDING, OILS ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FREE AND QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME OKLAHOMA TRIBAL MEMBERS. OUR ATTORNEYS ARE EXPERTS IN FEDERAL INDIAN LAW AND IN THE COURTS OF THE INDIAN NATIONS OF OKLAHOMA. OILS HELPS TRIBAL ELDERS NAVIGATE COMPLICATED INDIAN LAND PROBLEMS. WE ALSO PREPARE END OF LIFE DOCUMENTS FOR THE ELDERS. OILS KEEPS TRIBAL FAMILIES TOGETHER BY ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAWS MEANT TO PROTECT THEM. OILS EDUCATES TRIBAL MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS INCLUDING WEARING INDIGENOUS REGALIA AT GRADUATION, ASKING LAW ENFORCEMENT TO INVESTIGATE MISSING AND MURDERED INDIAN WOMEN, AND INFORMING OFFICIALS ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITH FEDERALLY RUN INDIAN BOARDING SCHOOLS.
WITH OTHER FUNDING, OILS REPRESENTS NATIVE AMERICANS IN TRIBAL COURTS WITH ADOPTIONS, GUARDIANSHIPS, AND GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTMENTS. OILS ASSISTS TRIBAL MEMBERS WITH EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, WHICH ARE BARRIERS TO TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRIBAL HOUSING. OILS ATTORNEYS UNDERSTAND HOW TO REPRESENT INDIGENT TRIBAL MEMBERS WITH CRIMINAL CHARGES IN TRIBAL COURT, CONSIDERING RECENT SUPREME COURT RULINGS THAT HAVE CAUSED CHANGES IN JURISDICTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephanie Hudson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,155 |
Michael Mitchelson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kymberly Cravatt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kyle Dean Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marsha Lena Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tyson Branyan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,476,866 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,997 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,559,863 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $162,000 |
| Investment income | $224 |
| 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 | $1,722,087 |
| 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. | $92,263 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $842,667 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $231,703 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $101,236 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $41,061 |
| Information technology | $38,476 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $99,307 |
| Travel | $49,634 |
| 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 | $15,304 |
| All other expenses | $28,860 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,663,572 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,691 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,343 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $115,865 |
| 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 | $19,447 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,350 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $264,696 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101,906 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $294 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $20,343 |
| 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 | $219,764 |
| Total liabilities | $342,307 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$122,961 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,350 |
| 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 | $264,696 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $136,583.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: THIS GRANT WAS AWARDED FOR RECOVERY FROM THE 2021 WINTER STORMS TO SUPPORT THE DISASTER LEGAL NAVIGATOR PROJECT, PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES AND DISASTER-RELATED ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS TO NATIVE AMERICANS IN OKLAHOMA. | $136,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $83 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,860,063 | $19,150,471 |
Community Firm Denver, CO | $6,715,849 | $18,879,836 |
Lubbock Private Defenders Office Inc Lubbock, TX | $2,268,732 | $17,386,529 |
Colorado Legal Services Denver, CO | $16,011,744 | $17,399,639 |
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 |
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,795,703 | $9,001,814 |
Texas Legal Services Center Inc Austin, TX | $7,326,715 | $7,857,008 |
Kansas Legal Services Inc Topeka, KS | $3,426,047 | $7,977,821 |
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 |
Legal Aid Association Greene County Missouri Springfield, MO | $7,193,986 | $6,841,506 |